Hi, been reading up on using ZS springs from a 120+ to lower my 45.

Trouble is some people suggest swapping over springs & shocks, other people suggest just springs, with top arms swapped over.

Would it be as simple as finding a ZS 120+ and just removing the springs and swapping them onto my 45?

I know for best handling etc i would be better off with the whole lot, springs, shocks etc, but just want a slight difference.

So would just the springs from a ZS 120+ (hatchback) be ok to swap over onto the 45 Saloon?

Cheers

Kev

its far more work if you just want to fit the springs.

fit the shocks and springs if you want an easier/cheaper job.

as above much easier to swap the whole lot over

thanks for the replys.

So its just an unbolt / bolt in job if i swap over the springs and shocks from a ZS?

Is there anything else i should think about?

Cheers.

thanks for the replys.

So its just an unbolt / bolt in job if i swap over the springs and shocks from a ZS?

Is there anything else i should think about?

Cheers.
Well easy job mate,i lowered my 45 td in picture and fitted a complete set of shock with springs off a MG ZS 180,as these are stiffer for the diesel engine like mine..
but if yours is a petrol fit the MG ZS 120 set up.
took around 2 hours,just have some wd40 handy,makes it easier

Alternitivley check out Koni STR-T kits. lowers by 40mm all round and will stiffen the ride up nicley :)

Alternitivley check out Koni STR-T kits. lowers by 40mm all round and will stiffen the ride up nicley :)

Koni dont do a STR.T Kit for the 45 unfortunately. :(

Koni dont do a STR.T Kit for the 45 unfortunately. :(
They do a kit for the Rover 400 and that should also fit the Rover 45, contact Koni.

i have the STR-T kit fitted to my rover 400, i think im right when i say it will also fit the 45 and the ZS?

i have the STR-T kit fitted to my rover 400, i think im right when i say it will also fit the 45 and the ZS?
That's what I though too. If the 45 and ZS suspension fit the 400 which they should do.... the Koni set-up should fit too.

Thats if you got koni money though,can be less expensive to fit the zs set up:)