03XT suspension

Dogwagon · 11-07-2012, 11:33 PM

Morning all,

I have an 03XT with all the Prodrive bits I could throw at it, the problem is my self levelling rear drivers side is leaking and has to be replaced. I have a set of rear KYB s that I brought a few years back, had fitted and took off again due to the saggy rear end. Anyway, due to financial constraints this time I am not going to replace the self levellers but stick on the KYBs.

Can anyone tell me where I should go for the correct springs to keep the car at the standard ride height? All the threads I have found involve dropping the car etc, that's not what I want. Also, do I need to specify what lbs springs I require??? This seems a bit of a minefield.

I intend to replace all four springs but only the rear struts. Is there anything I should change 'while I m in there' ?????? Remember that I m not exactly loaded at the moment before you all suggest 'change everything' !!! The car has 130k miles on the clock.

Thanks in advance!

English Ben · 11-08-2012, 12:14 AM

If its any help I have a full set of kybs with springs for sale in the marketplace for not much more than a set of springs.

Gigsy · 11-08-2012, 01:06 AM

^ I can vouch for these. They will improve the handling too without affecting the ride unduly (progressive rate springs).

Dogwagon · 11-08-2012, 01:14 PM

Ben, you have pm.

English Ben · 11-08-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogwagon

Ben, you have pm.

Not yet I don't......!

Dogwagon · 11-08-2012, 11:25 PM

Oh dear, someone does then!!!!! I ll resend it.

English Ben · 11-08-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogwagon

Oh dear, someone does then!!!!! I ll resend it.

I already pm'd you.

11-07-2012, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dogwagon Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 51 Location: Essex, England. Car Year: 03 Car Model: XT Prodrive Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	03XT suspension Morning all, I have an 03XT with all the Prodrive bits I could throw at it, the problem is my self levelling rear drivers side is leaking and has to be replaced. I have a set of rear KYB s that I brought a few years back, had fitted and took off again due to the saggy rear end. Anyway, due to financial constraints this time I am not going to replace the self levellers but stick on the KYBs. Can anyone tell me where I should go for the correct springs to keep the car at the standard ride height? All the threads I have found involve dropping the car etc, that's not what I want. Also, do I need to specify what lbs springs I require??? This seems a bit of a minefield. I intend to replace all four springs but only the rear struts. Is there anything I should change 'while I m in there' ?????? Remember that I m not exactly loaded at the moment before you all suggest 'change everything' !!! The car has 130k miles on the clock. Thanks in advance! Last edited by Dogwagon; 11-07-2012 at 11:34 PM. Reason: iPad changes words!

11-08-2012, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
English Ben Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 704 Location: The Chilterns, UK Car Year: 2004 Car Model: XT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If its any help I have a full set of kybs with springs for sale in the marketplace for not much more than a set of springs. __________________ Ben MY04 2.0 XT

11-08-2012, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gigsy Forum Member Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,523 Location: Oxford, UK Car Year: 2002 Car Model: Impreza WRX Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ I can vouch for these. They will improve the handling too without affecting the ride unduly (progressive rate springs). __________________ Was MY03 FXT (262bhp) MY03 WRX (271bhp) Now MY05 MCS, Z3 2.8, X3 3.0d, Vespa ET4 & BMW F700GS

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11-08-2012, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dogwagon Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 51 Location: Essex, England. Car Year: 03 Car Model: XT Prodrive Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ben, you have pm.

11-08-2012, 11:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dogwagon Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 51 Location: Essex, England. Car Year: 03 Car Model: XT Prodrive Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh dear, someone does then!!!!! I ll resend it.

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