Rear spring fix?

[jcostantino]

I'm considering buying some rubber bumpers for my rear springs to keep them from sagging so much.. Pep Boys has these rubber rings that are split on one side and fit within the coils to raise them up and give a bit more stiffness back to them. They're about $12 for a pair and that's about all I can spend at the moment. Anyone used these before? I'm mostly concerned with the back of my car bottoming out when I have 4 adults in the car since the springs in the back are so shot out and this seems like it could be a quick fix until some money comes in.

Jeff

 

[smcallis]

Dude,

I'd highly advise against it. If you're worried about bottoming out, it'll just bottom out on those rubber things you mention. FYI there is a jounce bumper at the top of the strut. I had 5 in my car with saggy springs and no problems. Just dont hammer it.

 

[nc89sho]

I've used these before, great for adding alittle extra reenforcement, but not a good perminent fix. untill you can afford new springs though it may help