question about buying used springs

solteroblues · 10-27-2016, 11:22 AM

I'm new to lowering springs, so I really don't know how long they last, etc...

Got a lead on a VERY good price on some used Swift springs, but they have 12k miles on them... Is it a good idea to buy used springs like that? Or should I just go with new? I don't daily drive my car, but I don't want to start off with springs that already worn out...

Jhill · 10-27-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by solteroblues

I'm new to lowering springs, so I really don't know how long they last, etc...

Got a lead on a VERY good price on some used Swift springs, but they have 12k miles on them... Is it a good idea to buy used springs like that? Or should I just go with new? I don't daily drive my car, but I don't want to start off with springs that already worn out...

My opinion is no spring should be even near wearing out it 12k miles so especially not a top shelf spring like swift. I would say your probably fine.

SouthArk370Z · 10-27-2016, 01:48 PM

As per Jhill, they shouldn't be anywhere near worn out (I've seen vehicles with 200K+ miles that still had perfectly good springs).

solteroblues · 10-27-2016, 03:32 PM

ok, i just wanted to be sure. I know they can make your stock struts wear out quicker, I just didn't know how the springs themselves held up.

Thanks!

10-27-2016, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
solteroblues Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 60 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 8	question about buying used springs I'm new to lowering springs, so I really don't know how long they last, etc... Got a lead on a VERY good price on some used Swift springs, but they have 12k miles on them... Is it a good idea to buy used springs like that? Or should I just go with new? I don't daily drive my car, but I don't want to start off with springs that already worn out...

10-27-2016, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	As per Jhill, they shouldn't be anywhere near worn out (I've seen vehicles with 200K+ miles that still had perfectly good springs). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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10-27-2016, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
solteroblues Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 60 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 8	ok, i just wanted to be sure. I know they can make your stock struts wear out quicker, I just didn't know how the springs themselves held up. Thanks!