How to tell if OE springs need to be replaced

bavaddict · 09-01-2015, 05:21 PM

Hi All:

I tried searching but cant seem to find the specifics that I am looking for.

I am planning to refresh my struts/shocks to KONI's, but I am not sure if I need to replace my springs or not.

I have checked and from a visual inspection I dont see any issues with them. But I am not sure, hence the question: How do I know if I need to change the springs?

e92 335i with 90K on it.

Thanks.

david in germany · 09-02-2015, 01:33 AM

If it isn't broken, don't fix it. Really, springs need to be replaced when they break. If you want a bit firmer ride new springs may help when you swap the shocks and struts but normally they are not needed.

bavaddict · 09-02-2015, 08:41 PM

Thanks David. I will refresh dampers with Koni's for now!

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bavaddict Lieutenant 51 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F32 435i MPerf Edit Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	How to tell if OE springs need to be replaced Hi All: I tried searching but cant seem to find the specifics that I am looking for. I am planning to refresh my struts/shocks to KONI's, but I am not sure if I need to replace my springs or not. I have checked and from a visual inspection I dont see any issues with them. But I am not sure, hence the question: How do I know if I need to change the springs? e92 335i with 90K on it. Thanks.
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bavaddict Lieutenant 51 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F32 435i MPerf Edit Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks David. I will refresh dampers with Koni's for now!
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