Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I have a 1990 Reatta coupe, and I am having trouble locating a set of front struts and springs. Has anyone dealt with this recently and know where to buy some from? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The Reatta Store - Reatta Owners Journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I keep finding the Monroe struts, but I can't seem to find the huge springs that go along with it. That's the problem - finding the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I keep finding the Monroe struts, but I can't seem to find the huge springs that go along with it. That's the problem - finding the springs.Normally your reuse the springs on your old struts unless they are broken. Is something wrong with yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 The springs are broken as well and need replaced. That's the problem - I'm thinking they don't manufacture them anymore for the Reatta, but I wonder if any other model would fit or if anyone knew a place that does sell them, or even specialty make them. My front suspension is entirely effed - struts, the springs, swaybars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Your best bet will be used springs. Jim Finn is a great source for used Reatta Parts. He is well respected on the AACA Reatta Forum. He can be reached at: jfinn@cpinternet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thank you so much for the lead. I will contact him and hope he has some good news for me and my reatta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltmail Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 ESPO Springs & Things is a good source for suspension parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks all, but the lead on Jim definitely paid off - buying a set of front springs today! My baby is going to be driveable again without eating up tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furman83 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I just purchased a set of new front coil springs from GM Pats Direct for 173.00 including shipping. It made a big difference in the Ricde of the car. I also replaced the complete struts and motor mounts as well. Car Handles like it is new. well worth the expense. Just wish I had the tools to do this myself to install. My macanic did it for $200.00. At least I know it is done correctly. Part: 22197295*Category: Front Chassis SpringDescription: SPRINGMin.Qty: 1Unit Price: $68.60Quantity: 2Ext.Price: $137.20Core Charge: $0.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Furman83 - thanks for the heads up! I am going to try the cheaper used route first, since I was told they were in good condition, but at least now I know that someone else does sell them new. My poor Reatta has been neglected for a few months, and living in the south really killed the springs - they're cracked and rusted. Really ready for the car to ride smoother again, and get some fresh tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Remember changing the struts is easy but to replace the springs on the strut is another issue. You will need to compress the springs and that can be a dangerous project If you dont know what you are doing there, have it done. I was visiting my grandsons school where they have a shop class and there is a spring lodged in the ceiling where it got away from the compressor and ended up in the ceiling. They left it there for a reminder that if you dont do it right, bad things will happenJust an FYIChuck Kerlsbooreatta@cox.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks, Chuck, for the heads up. I am not attempting this project myself - I have a family friend who's a mechanic who has taken care of my Reatta for the entire time I've owned it. I am not mechanically inclined enough to do much beyond oil changes and brakes, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Remember changing the struts is easy but to replace the springs on the strut is another issue. You will need to compress the springs and that can be a dangerous project If you dont know what you are doing there, have it done. I was visiting my grandsons school where they have a shop class and there is a spring lodged in the ceiling where it got away from the compressor and ended up in the ceiling. They left it there for a reminder that if you dont do it right, bad things will happenJust an FYIChuck Kerlsbooreatta@cox.netI 100% agree with Chuck. I used to be an ASE Master Tevh (Mazda/Subaru) and my least favorite job was replacing struts. We had what can be considered a Spring/strut "Cage" so that if the spring slipped it would pretty much stay put. I would say, leave this to the professionals and take your used part and new struts to a reputable local garage. But that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Plus it needs alignment afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gabiz0rs Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 You are all right - I definitely am not attempting this myself, I was just tasked with finding the parts if I wanted it done. My mechanic doesn't charge me extra on parts if I locate them myself, and since this was a little bit harder to track down, I figured this was a good resource to find some of the harder to find parts from some knowledgeable folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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