Do I keep the upgraded springs or not? Opinions? (9 Viewers)

[Googlebot]

Fiat Ducato 2013, 2.3 on a Hymer Exsis.

This year alas my shock absorbers were an advisory for a light misting of oil. I would tend to agree, they aren’t dry and are possibly leaking a little.

That’s fine, it’s 11 years old and we do 10,000 miles a year in it.

The but is this, the springs look to be the upgraded Goldschmidt ones. This leaves me wondering, as usually by the time I have got the shocks out, I would replace the top mount (which I will) and the springs.

Standard springs are about £120.

Replacement Goldschmidt are £500.

So what to do?

Cry and stump up £750 in parts, or go for standard springs and save £380?

Or even just put the old uprated ones on the new shocks and top mounts?

 

[1967bowesj]

Fiat Ducato 2013, 2.3 on a Hymer Exsis.

This year alas my shock absorbers were an advisory for a light misting of oil. I would tend to agree, they aren’t dry and are possibly leaking a little.

That’s fine, it’s 11 years old and we do 10,000 miles a year in it.

The but is this, the springs look to be the upgraded Goldschmidt ones. This leaves me wondering, as usually by the time I have got the shocks out, I would replace the top mount (which I will) and the springs.

Standard springs are about £120.

Replacement Goldschmidt are £500.

So what to do?

Cry and stump up £750 in parts, or go for standard springs and save £380?

Or even just put the old uprated ones on the new shocks and top mounts?

Old springs will still be better quality than new cheaper ones

 

[Googlebot]

Old springs will still be better quality than new cheaper ones

That’s a very good point. I suppose I could check them carefully for any corrosion or cracks while they are off.

 

[growly_bear]

My thoughts would be: is the ride height what you would expect? If so, replace the dampers. If not, replace the lot!

My 2015 exsis has a drooping front. Deliberating the same...

 

[Lenny HB]

I have a pair of Goldschmitt uprated springs sitting in my garage at home they were used for less than a year when I had air fitted.
They were from the maxi chassis front axle rating 2300kg.
Open to offers for then but can't check the part number until we get home on Nov 1st.

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[Googlebot]

I have a pair of Goldschmitt uprated springs sitting in my garage at home they were used for less than a year when I had air fitted.
They were from the maxi chassis front axle rating 2300kg.
Open to offers for then but can't check the part number until we get home on Nov 1st.

Mine is the light chassis Lenny HB but in no rush so would be happy to check.

 

[Googlebot]

My thoughts would be: is the ride height what you would expect? If so, replace the dampers. If not, replace the lot!

My 2015 exsis has a drooping front. Deliberating the same...

The ride height is fine, I think the springs are in good condition.

 

[Burstnerlover]

I have a pair of Goldschmitt uprated springs sitting in my garage at home they were used for less than a year when I had air fitted.
They were from the maxi chassis front axle rating 2300kg.
Open to offers for then but can't check the part number until we get home on Nov 1st.

I’m looking to upgrade as the pot holes now shake my teeth out, time for new shocks and mounts so interested in the springs

 

[Pukka]

If the spring have no rust or cracking on the powder coat, I would reuse them.

 

[WESTY66]

If there were no obvious signs of damage or wear, I would put them on the new struts

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[Googlebot]

Thanks all, will probably wait till spring (see what I did there) and get them changed. I can carefully inspect them once off and make a decision.

Unless Lenny HB wants to sell his and they match, I might take a punt.

 

[Lenny HB]

As I said I'll see if they are suitable when I get home.