2000 Other Ford Models One coil spring broken - what to repl

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CECILE.DUBLIN
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Hi,

I have a Ford KA with the coil spring broken on the driver side (failed NCT). The NCT mechanic told me to replace it and re-test the car.

My garage is saying that:
- I should replace both springs at the front because replacing only one would cause an imbalance

- I should also replace both shocks because it's not good to have new springs and old shocks

Could you confirm that I need to replace all of this? It would cost me 380 euros, which is a big deal for me to pay to I'd like to make sure it's essential...
Thanks a lot!
C
May 7, 2008 at 5:34 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would be replacing the springs as a matched set only, if the struts are ok, leave them alone.

mark (mhpautos)
May 7, 2008 at 5:39 AM