michael14 12 Report post Posted April 30 Evening all. Does anyone know if these are warrantable/legal? My springs are very slightly uncaptive. I can’t think of a reason as to why they wouldn’t be, but thought I’d check. https://www.trademe.co.nz/trade-me-motors/car-parts-accessories/parts-other-makes/suspension/auction-2041735400.htm Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashkellybarr 608 Report post Posted April 30 The LVVTA Facebook page had a thing about coil spacers recently, can’t find the post now sorry. But I’m pretty sure it’s a no. unless they were softish factory rubbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datlow 10,195 Report post Posted April 30 mercs have them as standard, can even buy different thickness ones for small height adjustment, but i guess thats factory so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datlow 10,195 Report post Posted April 30 found the fb thing https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/safety_alerts/LVVTA_Safety_Alert_01-2019_-_Strut_Spacers_and_Ball-joint_Spacers.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2KfjVtX23-EWNp5DQBVJf-8Cv2sPkCDFmSYR4OILUjzBEMwMB0y1XM34I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllTorque 32,441 Report post Posted April 30 Those /\ are different. They sit between the top hat and the chassis. The rubber spacers siting on the spring are all good for a wof. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael14 12 Report post Posted April 30 Yeah they would be sitting on the spring itself, my front springs have some that look factory, which is why I assumed all good. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael14 12 Report post Posted April 30 24 minutes ago, datlow said: mercs have them as standard, can even buy different thickness ones for small height adjustment, but i guess thats factory so? That's pretty much what I'm after, to get springs captive/make the car slightly higher at a cheaper cost to new springs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael14 12 Report post Posted April 30 Anyone reckon the below link rules this out, Under springs/shock absorbers point 3? https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/steering-and-suspension/steering-and-suspension-systems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nominal 35,590 Report post Posted April 30 36 minutes ago, michael14 said: Anyone reckon the below link rules this out, Under springs/shock absorbers point 3? https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/steering-and-suspension/steering-and-suspension-systems @AllTorque is a WOF inspectorator so should know his stuff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael14 12 Report post Posted April 30 Nice, will wait for his response. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllTorque 32,441 Report post Posted April 30 Do you mean this “replacement springs are self-retaining in their seats at full extension, without the use of non-standard devices such as wire-ties, straps, or external spring locators” I don’t believe those rubber spacers fall into that category. I have used the spacers before and passed wofs with them in. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael14 12 Report post Posted April 30 @AllTorque yes that’s the point I’m referring to. Sounds good enough for me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingbrick 6,859 Report post Posted May 5 Just paint them black and dirty them up heaps before going in for a wof 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
