Changing the Astra Rear springs

[@keithrobinson1171]

Great real world video compared to the last one I watched (Opal astra), been quoted £200 parts and labour. Now I know how easy it is I am off to buy an E20 socket.

[@RichManPoorMotors]

Thank you for the comment, Just make sure you get some penetrating spay as well as there is usually some corrosion on the bolts

[@maxthecaddy8451]

thanks for showing us on how to do this and not skipping most of it like others do👍👌

[@RichManPoorMotors]

Thanks for the comment

[@markmccabe1978]

@@RichManPoorMotors I have a 2007 opel astra twintop it needs rear coil springs fitted are the ones in the video 5 coil springs and what brand did u fit back into ur car thanks

[@ethomas6598]

Only video that shows the spring rubbers being replaced. Good job

[@acmthere3674]

Many thanks buddy for sharing, great job. I think shock absorbers should be changed as well. All the best!

[@RichManPoorMotors]

Thank you for your comment, taking it to the fullest front springs and shocks as well, then a full 4 wheel tracking, But no really viable on a car of this valve

[@keepitmoving5440]

Brought my astra h second hand and it use to bounce down the road. Chamged rear shockers for new ones car no longer bounces down the road. Have since cut coil springs to lower car down 2 inches. Will be uploading vids to my channel soon

[@RichManPoorMotors]

If your in the UK the your cut springs will be a MOT failure, as the top and bottom of the springs are a different size to the body, if you want it lowered in the uk then you have to use different springs

[@markh2134]

Great video, thank you.

[@RichManPoorMotors]

Glad you liked it!

[@london.blooger]

Thank you very much

[@RichManPoorMotors]

Thank you for your comment

[@paulpaul2902]

Hi good video. Question. Rear brake pipes my car failed MOT. Nearside and offside can you replace these yourself or is it best to leave the car in for this job as I've never done brake pipes before. ASTRA H

[@RichManPoorMotors]

I presume your on about the metal pipes, Yes they can be done by yourself but you need a brake pipe flaring tool, replacement brake pipe new brake fluid at the correct spec, and the ability to bleed them, some cars you also need the software to open up the abs but I don’t think you need that for the Astra H, as they are brakes and your asking this question it may be ibest to have them done for you

[@sashankthag12]

how much is your trolley jack? seems like a good quality one. can you send the link please to buy?

[@RichManPoorMotors]

it is a light weight aluminium jack amzn.to/3snQMP9 a bit more of a heavy duty one amzn.to/3dqo2kJ

[@davidharris3674]

Hi can you tell me what spring you have put on please having trouble getting the right one I have the same car as you

[@RichManPoorMotors]

I don't know if your in the uk or not, try your local motor factors or try the following links they ship to all countries tidd.ly/3isMJ2y and tidd.ly/3AlB2R7 or

[@ugurdenizer4390]

Did you see any rust under the rubber mount?

[@RichManPoorMotors]

I can’t remember but mine has rust everywhere

[@markmccabe1978]

I have a 2007 opel astra twintop and the rear springs where changed recently the car is sitting lower in the back I think it has a 4 coil spring in the back I was wondering if it should have a 5 ring coil spring in the back can any one help thanks

[@RichManPoorMotors]

Although usually they don’t, Coil number may change with manufacture, just check from your supplier that they supplied the correct ones

[@Slingsh00]

Do they recommend to change both springs at the same time?

[@RichManPoorMotors]

There is always a recommendation to change Shock absorbers, Springs and tyres in pairs, tyres and shock absorbers make a big difference, owing to the way that they wear.