Second Hand Alfa Romeo 159 Coil Spring

The Alfa Romeo 159 ran as a single generation from 2005 to 2011 with no fundamental platform change, so springs from a 2006 car are generally considered the same application as a 2009 car. However, whether a specific spring interchanges across the full production run — particularly if suspension rates were revised at any point — is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration. Always quote your reg so the breaker can cross-reference the part number.

Engine size can influence suspension specification on the 159, as heavier or more powerful variants may have been fitted with uprated springs to suit the additional weight or performance. For this reason it is worth telling the breaker which engine you have — for example 1.8, 2.0 JTS, 2.2 JTS, or one of the diesel units — so they can match the spring to the correct application. Do not assume a spring from a 1.9 JTDM will be a straight swap for one from a 3.2 V6 Q4 without checking.

Trim level alone does not determine coil spring fitment on the Alfa Romeo 159 — the Lusso and Ti are essentially the same platform with cosmetic and interior differences rather than different suspension geometry. What matters more is the engine variant and whether the car is a standard saloon or a Sportwagon estate, as the Sportwagon's additional body weight can mean different spring rates. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure you are getting the correct spring, particularly if your car may have had a sport or lowered suspension option fitted.

Front coil springs on the 159 are typically handed or at least worth specifying, so yes — tell the breaker whether you need the nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) spring. Rear springs may be less likely to be side-specific but it is still good practice to confirm this with the breaker when ordering. Getting the side wrong can waste time and postage, so always clarify upfront.

The Sportwagon estate body is heavier than the saloon, which means the spring rates may differ between the two body styles even where the engine and axle are the same. It is therefore not safe to assume a Sportwagon spring will be a direct like-for-like replacement on a saloon, or vice versa. Let the breaker know both your body style and your registration so they can match the spring correctly.

The Alfa Romeo 159 uses coil springs across its range — both front and rear — so this is a genuine part that exists on all variants of the model regardless of engine or trim. The 159 does not use any variant of rear torsion beam or other setup that would eliminate a coil spring, so you are looking for the right part. The key variables for correct fitment are engine size, body style (saloon or Sportwagon), and whether any non-standard suspension was fitted, so confirm those details with the breaker.