second hand lowering springs

[bmx1lew]

If i can get a hold of some second hand lowering springs that are mint is it still ok to fit them, my mechanic refuses to fit second hand lowering springs? should i buy new ones, just i do see alot on here go for sale?

Lew.

[bmx1lew]

Today when picking my car up I ask why he wont fit second hand springs he told me they had a aprentice who had a second hand spring on a compressor well the spring snaped and as a result it blew the apretices lower jaw off! so he refuses to fit them.
I thought oh well fair enought I see your point, so thats got me thinking should i just buy a new set, is it risky buying second hand ones, allthough He did say visually they may look fine but your car is well over a tone imadgin it snaped while driving

so its put be off buying second hand ones but whats the chances of dodgy springs and can they be checked?

Lew.

[ivan]

I'm inclined to think he's just telling porkies so he can supply you with a brand new set of lowering springs.

[jevansio]

Who is your mechanic Lew?

[chris2o2]

Time for a new mechanic me thinks

[bmx1lew]

He's a friend who comes in the pub knows my dad he's good like, he has been a mechanic for 36 years, he does work for me at a good price, or i go to shineybits auto's, who do use and what would they charge to fit springs?

Lew.

[chris2o2]

Fitting springs is usually around £100 in these parts , maybe up to £150 depending where you go.

Thankfully my Uncle owns quite a large , well established car garage only a few miles away :D

[bmx1lew]

really!!! to fit springs i thought it was a £30 job!

[sl4444]

lew, do it yourself halfords spring compressers and 4 hours of your time job done! did mine today;)

[bmx1lew]

I wouldnt know what to do, Im a bit put off by the thoughts of loosing my jaw..

Lew.