How do you know when to replace springs?

adroga · Sep 16th, 2005, 07:00 PM

I am in the process of replacing my 93 stock springs with some kyb-gr2's and doing the mounts while I am at it.

I see my spring look rusty at the ends, but its just superficial. The paint is flaking off.

Can I clean the up and repaint them? Would it make a difference?

Being on a budget that I have surpassed by needing to do the mounts also would make spring purchasing very tough right now. I am saying this since whenever I ask a question on a forum the first answer is always.. buy a new one and replace.

is it necessary at this point?

**Matt93SE** · Sep 16th, 2005, 07:06 PM

the only time it's really necessary to buy new springs is if the old ones are sagging or damaged.. if you just have some superficial rust on them, I wouldn't worry about it and just swap the springs. don't even bother painting because it's just going to flake off.

adroga · Sep 16th, 2005, 08:45 PM

Thank you matt