Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:14:03 -0400 From: Ben <jimnospamcom> Subject: Replacing struts and coil springs - Saab 9-3 '99
Hi all, I have to replace the front coil springs on my '99 9-3. One broke and I always changed them in pairs. I am considering replacing the strut inserts as well and here's the question: Can I pair up Bilstein HD (heavy duty) strut inserts with standard OEM (white, white) coil springs? Or do I have to go with the standard OEM struts as well? Looking at the Bilstein HD struts, they look way more sturdy than the standard Saab stuff. http://www.thesaabsite.com/20050213e.New_vs_old.jpg If anyone has any experience with this, I would really appreciate their thoughts. Cheers, Ben