Quote Originally Posted by dreamin' View Post
Chazza you were right about the springs - sagging, swelling and general wear! I jacked the front clear off the ground and they didn't move. Steering good and tight though and no slop when I jiggled the wheels.
Make sure you grease, or oil the new ones.

Many people don't because they fear that it will attract grit and wear the springs but the reality is that dry springs wear anyway and give a harsh ride. In any case oily springs can be washed with degreaser and a jet of water and re-oiled as required.

The improvement in ride quality is well worth it - I transformed the ride on the old SES Landloser by doing this, despite the howls of derision from all of the "experts". It almost became a pleasure to drive it, apart from the dreadful seats; lousy gearbox and poor starting.

Give me a Rover any day!