Hello

I have Octavia Estate thats catching it under side on speed bumps with five passengers, its measuring 26" floor to wheel arch empty, I believe it should be nearer 27" (690mm) ?

Its only done 880000 miles but has a tow bar and the previous keeper had a caravan so am I correct to assume its just tired springs?

Had a quick look under and all looks ok no broken springs on bent stuff.

I cant see any coloured dots on the springs to identify them.

So should I just fit the same again?

Autodoc look to be cheapest but I don't want to fit poor quality.

Whats your thoughts?

Am I correct to assume its a IZ5 model?

 

I fitted the rough road package springs but it did raise the rear ride height meaning I had to use a drop plate on the towball for most of my trailers.

 

I do a lot of towing of very heavy trailers so it was right for me, the standard springs are very soft, the same as used on the Golf, not suited to 4 passengers (did you really have 5?) and luggage or carrying heavy loads.

Thanks it's low when empty and 3 of us are big lads so that doesn't help

I assume I am better withe springs made for heavy duty suspension? Just too much choice