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My 710K is listing to starboard (passenger side) by about 3 cm. Is it time
for new front springs or should I be looking at something else first?

Usually it's the other way around due to a wider seat area for the driver Yes the spring is worn, always replace in sets to avoid pulling while braking or overdipping in turns
Springs are pricey, but I love the ride since I replaced my fronts a little over a year ago

Did you check your spring cups? It's not obvious when they break because they merely allow the spring to become less tensioned and therefore allow the body to "sag/list" to the side with the broken spring cup. I drove mine around for days before I looked at the rear springs and noticed that one was LONGER than the other!

Jim, do you recommend OEM springs when replacing those in front or is there an aftermarket brand that works as well? I heard that the springs off of a BMW 740i work in the rear.

If it's just a matter of stock springs sagging over time and under the weight of a bumper, winch, etc, then perhaps we can find a coil spacer that will fit our coil buckets and bring the front end up an inch or so?

A spacer (if available) would raise the truck,but you would still be limited on travel----spring bind.
I had springs made by a company in Kansas city,MO a couple of years ago. Price was 1/2 of oem,not progressive but rode well. In conversation he said he made a set for a 710 ft and rear for a softer ride. he keeps everything on computer including the ones for my 712. I purchased 5 sets to get a better deal,3 on our club members trucks,my own,and one to our boards home inspector. Name witheld to protect the innocent
I will try to find the spring company's name and post it.
Mark

Coil Spring Specialists
Kansas City ,MO
1-785-437-2025


As far as listing to starboard,could that be too many water crossings?
Mark