Symptoms
A loud thump over bumps, uneven ride height — often discovered after cold weather.
The fix, step by step
- Replace springs in axle pairs.
- If a lift is on the cards, do it now with a matched spring-and-shock kit rather than buying stock springs twice.
Tools & part numbers
- Springs (pairs)
- jack and stands
- spring compressor if your setup needs one
- new shocks recommended
Where to buy the parts
Mubea rear coil spring 460 324 07 04FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
ARB Old Man Emu 50 mm lift springs for W463Eurowise ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.