Plastic bits on the ends of coil springs.

[Iamzod]

Just a quick one as my googling turned up no results. I am about to rebuild a pair of suspension struts tomorrow with new shocks & springs however the old manufacturer fitted springs had the last 1.5-2 inches covered with a plastic sleeve at either end whereas the new aftermarket uprated springs have an uncovered end.

Is this fine or do I need to be looking at doing something with the new springs?

 

[andy_mk3]

Don't worry about it. I swear all they do is hold water and accelerate the corrosion process. I've replaced 100's of springs and never bothered if the new ones don't include them.

 

[Fuzz]

It's there to stop the first few coils clacking together and making noise.

Cut the sleeve along it's length and refit it to the new spring.