Should I replace my front coil springs?

oilcrankinject · 12-16-2018, 10:01 PM

Struts are shot up front. I am going to replace EVERYTHING with OEM but should I replace the coil springs? 10 years old, 100k miles.

PerfectAce · 12-17-2018, 08:45 AM

Unless they are corroded, cracked or otherwise damaged in some way, then no, there's no reason to.

The only reason you might consider otherwise is if you buy one of those (overpriced) pre-assembled strut kits that has already been fitted with new springs thus avoiding the hassle of fiddling with compressors.

tcphoto · 12-17-2018, 09:16 AM

I would take another look at the rear while you're at it. I'll be replacing mine with a Cup kit when it comes time for suspension work and lowering it a little while I'm at it.

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oilcrankinject Captain 79 Rep 996 Posts Drives: nothing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Should I replace my front coil springs? Struts are shot up front. I am going to replace EVERYTHING with OEM but should I replace the coil springs? 10 years old, 100k miles.
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PerfectAce Second Lieutenant 107 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Unless they are corroded, cracked or otherwise damaged in some way, then no, there's no reason to. The only reason you might consider otherwise is if you buy one of those (overpriced) pre-assembled strut kits that has already been fitted with new springs thus avoiding the hassle of fiddling with compressors.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3524 Rep 3,042 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I would take another look at the rear while you're at it. I'll be replacing mine with a Cup kit when it comes time for suspension work and lowering it a little while I'm at it. __________________
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