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john-saab
Administrator

United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Apr 2017 :  22:33:45 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Searching for standard road springs to replace very rusty springs on my "everyday" 96.
I can buy Kilen springs off the shelf.
Have you used them? How do they feel? Do they last?
I need front's more than rears (have good originals I can use on the rear)so i'm interested in hearing good and bad.
If you feel your comment's can't be posted in "public" please feel free to PM me.
Also..for the "project".."uprated street car"..usable rather than rally spec..are these any good or should I look else where?

'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's

melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 19 Apr 2017 :  08:03:47 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I'll be following this with interest, my 96 is in bad need of new springs.

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Zagato
V4 Mad

United Kingdom
811 Posts

Posted - 19 Apr 2017 :  08:10:02 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Malbrads don,t say what type they supply!

http://malbrad.co.uk/cart/products.php?170&cPath=26_43&sid=4037d64d17b51186e4806f10dc290b68


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johnc
V4 Beginner

United Kingdom
93 Posts

Posted - 21 Apr 2017 :  19:47:08 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi
I'm no expert but I think lestjofers and kilen same owner maker .
Some good priced springs on this site .Generally some good kit .
I have bought from them in the past ,good service .
I would be interested what anyone has to say about the Kilen ones ,the cheapest .

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/saab/96-1960/7359/10213/coil-springs

Best of luck
John
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Zagato
V4 Mad

United Kingdom
811 Posts

Posted - 22 Apr 2017 :  07:34:08 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Monroes only a tenner more!


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john-saab
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United Kingdom
2679 Posts

Posted - 22 Apr 2017 :  08:24:49 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hmmm just read reviews on them and they get an appauling feedback...items shipped from Germany and if they send the wrong item (seems to happen a lot) YOU have to pay for the return postage.

'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica)plus 4 other 95's and 2 96's
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johnc
V4 Beginner

United Kingdom
93 Posts

Posted - 02 May 2017 :  11:07:55 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi ,
Did you manage to find anymore out about Kilen springs .
Where can you get them off the shelf in U.K.?
What type Malbrads use ? Seems a large price difference between front and rear for I assume a pair ?
Anyone know about Monroes c/f Lestjofers.
Mine are about done, need to make a decision !
John
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Zagato
V4 Mad

United Kingdom
811 Posts

Posted - 02 May 2017 :  19:42:39 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Graham MacDonald recently suggested some shocks to me. You will have to give him a call as I cannot remember the details but i will be getting some in time...


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melle
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
3830 Posts

Posted - 02 May 2017 :  19:50:18 Show Profile Reply with Quote
I think this thread is about springs, not shocks? ;)

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