Steve 90TTZ

I had a strange noise coming from the front end of my 2001 E55, so I jacked it up to check it out. I found about 1/3 of one of the front coils detached from the rest of the spring. It is on the control arm end and it was just sitting there. Has anyone else had this problem? Is it safe for me to reposition the spring so it sits properly on the control arm, and cut the same from the other side?

Thanks,
Steve

am-g

The last time I had a broken coil I replaced all springs.

Ideally I would buy a new set from MB and change all 4. This is a known issue with springs over a certain age - the steel used was not of very high quality on some cars between 1996-2001 I think.

If ones broke prob not long before the other snaps. You should be happy it didn't happen whilst travelling at high speed ..

Peter_02AMG

Sell you my factory Spring off 2002 with 40K miles on it. I will include a set of front & rear #1 and #3 spring pads (8 total)

$150 shipped

Steve 90TTZ

Does anyone have 1 front that they would like to sell to me?

Thanks,
Steve

jimmydagreek

Good luck on finding just one spring but you can try the junkyard:

Mercedes & BMW Auto Salvage
(818) 897-9180

Ask for Tony and tell him that Jimmy the Greek sent you.

Good luck!