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Kev414 · 25-11-2008, 10:13

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

ScottishRover · 25-11-2008, 16:06

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

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

zemon · 25-11-2008, 18:47

as above much easier to swap the whole lot over

Kev414 · 25-11-2008, 19:18

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.

benno220 · 25-11-2008, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev414

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

Jdover · 25-11-2008, 22:40

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

Kev414 · 27-11-2008, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdover

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.

HotTubRepairer · 27-11-2008, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev414

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.

Jdover · 27-11-2008, 20:17

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?

HotTubRepairer · 27-11-2008, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdover

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.

benno220 · 28-11-2008, 23:34

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

25-11-2008, 10:13	#1
Kev414 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aberdeen Car: Rover 45 1.6 2001 Posts: 1,114	Lower Rover 45 Saloon 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

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25-11-2008, 16:06	#2
ScottishRover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: livingston Car: MG ZS MKII 120+ Posts: 839	its far more work if you just want to fit the springs. fit the shocks and springs if you want an easier/cheaper job.

25-11-2008, 18:47	#3
zemon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ashford, Middlesex Car: Rover 400 (95-99) Posts: 113	as above much easier to swap the whole lot over

25-11-2008, 19:18	#4
Kev414 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aberdeen Car: Rover 45 1.6 2001 Posts: 1,114	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.

25-11-2008, 22:40	#6
Jdover Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Surrey Car: Rover 400 (95-99) Posts: 334	Alternitivley check out Koni STR-T kits. lowers by 40mm all round and will stiffen the ride up nicley

27-11-2008, 20:17	#9
Jdover Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Surrey Car: Rover 400 (95-99) Posts: 334	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?

28-11-2008, 23:34	#11
benno220 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: B'HAM Car: ZR TD,ZS FACELIFT TD Posts: 752	Thats if you got koni money though,can be less expensive to fit the zs set up

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