Hi All,

 

Looks like the front drivers side spring on my 2017 Combi Sportline has snapped near the top.  Couple of questions when it come to replacing it (I'll replace both front springs):

 

1. Would you recommend replacing the struts at the same time (Car has done approx. 200k miles)?

2. Would you replace the top shock mounts at the same time?

3. Is there any recommended replacement springs? 

 

My thinking is that given the struts have to be taken off to change the springs and that with the car having done 200k miles it might make sense to replace the struts and top mounts at the same time as a preventative measure.  If I replace the struts I'm thinking on going for Koni Special Actives.

 

What do you think?

 

Thanks.

6 hours ago, MunsterScot said:

Hi All,

 

Looks like the front drivers side spring on my 2017 Combi Sportline has snapped near the top.  Couple of questions when it come to replacing it (I'll replace both front springs):

 

1. Would you recommend replacing the struts at the same time (Car has done approx. 200k miles)?

2. Would you replace the top shock mounts at the same time?

3. Is there any recommended replacement springs? 

 

My thinking is that given the struts have to be taken off to change the springs and that with the car having done 200k miles it might make sense to replace the struts and top mounts at the same time as a preventative measure.  If I replace the struts I'm thinking on going for Koni Special Actives.

 

What do you think?

 

Thanks.

 

Kilen Online Spring Catalogue

https://www.kilensprings.com/springs-catalouges/onlinecatalogue.asp

 

Edited 15 August, 20214 yr by Carlston

6 hours ago, Carlston said:

Kilen Online Spring Catalogue

https://www.kilensprings.com/springs-catalouges/onlinecatalogue.asp

and?!

whatever section opened, there is one choice
"Gas Spring, Boot-/Cargo Area"

22 minutes ago, MartiniB said:

and?!

whatever section opened, there is one choice
"Gas Spring, Boot-/Cargo Area"

No there isn't; I've got 7 choices including front or rear coils. Of course I am using a computer and not a "smart" phone...

22 hours ago, KenONeill said:

I am using a computer

me too

22 minutes ago, MartiniB said:

me too

And then looked for body parts, not vehicle suspension.

27 minutes ago, KenONeill said:

vehicle suspension

as i wrote above, any of selected section

26 minutes ago, MartiniB said:

as i wrote above, any of selected section

Well, from this screen I clicked Body "Vehicle Front" and got suspension springs, not gas struts for the tailgate.

54 minutes ago, KenONeill said:

I clicked Body

stop

discussion goes nowhere, i checked all the sections,
look to dark blue section in first picture i attached

On 14/08/2021 at 19:50, MunsterScot said:

...Looks like the front drivers side spring on my 2017 Combi Sportline has snapped near the top.  Couple of questions when it come to replacing it (I'll replace both front springs):...Are there any recommended replacement springs?...

 

Have a look on autodoc.co.uk to see what aftermarket springs are available for your car.

 

It can take many years before a good selection of aftermarket springs becomes available for new models.

 

For example, there isn't a good selection of aftermarket springs for the Superb MK3 2.0TSI 220HP, in which case OEM springs may be needed.

 

Edited 16 August, 20214 yr by Carlston