18-04-2021, 09:32 AM
Hi Andrew
Working from memory, the nut that sets the damper coil spring tension is threaded onto a stud with a shoulder. Under the nut is a dished washer that locates the spring. If you keep tightening, the nut/washer eventually bears on the shoulder and you can't get any more spring tension. However, in my experience this should be more than enough to give a good damping effect, without resorting to extra springs.
As others have suggested, take it all apart and give it a good clean and inspection. If the spring is rusted and pitted it will have lost some of its strength and should be replaced. I know the other side is OK, but probably best to give it a once over as well.
Working from memory, the nut that sets the damper coil spring tension is threaded onto a stud with a shoulder. Under the nut is a dished washer that locates the spring. If you keep tightening, the nut/washer eventually bears on the shoulder and you can't get any more spring tension. However, in my experience this should be more than enough to give a good damping effect, without resorting to extra springs.
As others have suggested, take it all apart and give it a good clean and inspection. If the spring is rusted and pitted it will have lost some of its strength and should be replaced. I know the other side is OK, but probably best to give it a once over as well.