Hi All, did my oil change & spark plugs yesterday. While putting the belly cover back on I saw my front left side coil spring is broken. Below is the picture. Looks like its been broken for awhile.
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Do you guys know the part number for Mercedes? and while I am changing this should I do the other side as well or just do this one? and I am guessing the alignment I did on Friday is gone to waste?

 

Time to buy stiffer aftermarket ones.

 

Open to idea's any recommendations?

 

Do anyone know if SRT springs will work on 06 Base N/A ?

 

Yep, straight swap although they are super stiff by comparison. If performance is your concern they are going to be better than the NAs and even the eibachs. If ride comfort is important to you look into replacing with stock or one of the aftermarket options.

 

Well right now I just wana change the front left with least amount of money. Junkyard has srt front left and right one quoted for $74 each.

Was thinking of just buying one but as you said if its stiffer than N/A then ride would feel weird with just one srt spring on front. In this case should I change both? Stock replacement is costing $154 each. eibachs gona cost me $350ish. Wish I lived in us.. sourcing a part is painful enuf and on top of that I live in Canada which is not helping lol.

 

I would say do both front if you are going with the SRT springs. I don't know how much of a difference you would feel with just one but personally I would be way more comfortable with a matching set. You could also end up with different ride height on one side etc. with just doing one but I'm no expert. There are a good number of eastern Canada members and a few that have done drops on their rides. You may want to try the marketplace section as there are a lot of people with dusty NA springs not being used.

 

I am currently working in Milton on the train bridge down town beside target/winners/shoppers drug mart.
I have stock NA springs laying in my garage if you are interested. I can even drive my car instead of the white f250 so you compare what srt springs look like installed in a NA

 

never change one as most are made in sets ,what i mean is the factory took the springs,measured them in height and psi, then matched as close as they could to make pairs,, then Mercedes put a larger spring pad on the driver's side because they knew from the SLK's that most of the time there would only be the driver in the car. jim

 

Here is your answer: Buy my set of near new SRT6 springs for $125 plus shipping: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...arts-sale.html

 

Oh I drive by martin road everyday to get on 401 that's like 10 mins from my house. Got your pm will reply shortly

That is really a great deal but buy the time I get it to Canada its gonna be too expensive for me. Good luck though

 

Thank you for that information I didn't know that will change both.

 

Beaner is a great guy, if you do meet up with him F the springs, ask if he can show you what's under the hood :drool:

 

And when he drives away make sure he steps on it at least briefly - then you'll really go green with envy!

 

Recap,
It was a visit at my place to change both front springs since they were both broken. Took a little longer than I expected but not too bad considering...

It was nice to meet another local crossfire member who is not retired

 

thank you soo much for changing them. Beaner did the change for free as well !! what a guy. I would have broken something in process hahaha or probably had the car towed to dealer half way thru lol.

Also got a to sit in his XF v8 for few test runs. Boy the car flies !! what an experience. Believe me it was awesome !! very nice guy. He gave me stock air pump which was missing from my car as well for free

once again. Thank you thank you

 

Going back to the well here...
Any chance there is another front coil spring floating around southern Ontario, Canada looking for a good home?


This may be the last opportunity to save the 04 XF from passing on to it's second owner.
Would appreciate any advice you have in sourcing a driver's side used or set of new front coils.


Cheers

 

you never want to change one spring they are made in sets,, the spring pressure is the same in sets,, if you just replace only one your car will not track right, it will either go to the left or right. now if you want to do it right i have a new set of front kw springs with the rears used and with new shocks check it out here ,, jim

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...g-springs.html

 

I'm in Alberta and I have the original springs for front and back. They have about 20,000 miles on them.
If you are interested PM and we can settle on a price and shipping etc.
Brian.

 

Thanks for the reply guys and I've PMed you Brian.


I know you 'should' do both at once but, this may just be her last drive to the lot in exchange for a new set of keys.


9 years and 235K km is an accomplishment and I've enjoyed the stares along the way...


Also enjoyed this blog from a voyeurs perspective all these years.


Anyone looking for a solid yet well driven XF in Southern Ontario?


Cheers!