Originally Posted by
Ste
I am interested in the dark patch on the fracture area.
The plastic cover you refer to is on the lower end of the spring and is a heavy plastic sleeve slid onto the spring, probably to reduce chatter
Looks like a typical break for these springs, and a typical distance from the srping end.
As it's only a small piece, I don't think there is much chance of abnormal tyre wear, and it isn't desparate to get it changed, aslong as the end is still well inside the spring perch dish. These springs are still well in compression when the leg is extended to it's longest possible, so it won't fall out.
I wouldn't ignore though either, but I don't think it's an emergency which would prevent car usage.
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