Parts for your 2000 Holden Commodore-Coil springs

2000 Holden Commodore coil springs

Based on technical sources, coil springs are absolutely used on the 2000 Holden Commodore (VT Series II/VX). The Holden VT–VX Service Manual details front MacPherson struts with coil springs, and rear suspension using coil springs on both live-axle and IRS variants. Gregory’s Commodore VT–VX (1997–2002) Service and Repair Manual and RedBook spec sheets for 2000 VX models echo the same suspension layouts.

• Holden VT–VX Commodore Service Manual (GMH workshop literature)
• Gregory’s Manual: Holden Commodore VT–VX 1997–2002
• RedBook model specification sheets for 2000 VX Commodore

The 2000 Holden Commodore’s coil springs do the hard yards of holding the car up, keeping ride height in check and working with the shocks to smooth out bumps. Up front, they sit over the struts, down the back they pair with either the live axle or the IRS, depending on the model. When they’re healthy, the car sits level, steers predictably and doesn’t bottom out over speed humps.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to give the springs a look whenever tyres, brakes or shocks are being done. There’s no set kilometre interval for replacement, but any of the following are a nudge to act:

• Noticeable sag on one corner or a tail-high/nose-down stance
• Clunks, creaks or a harsh thud over bumps
• Uneven or rapid tyre wear and floaty handling
• Broken coil ends, flaking paint, heavy rust or cracked insulators

When replacing, springs should be done in axle pairs to keep the ride height even. Choose the correct rate to match the car’s package (standard, FE2/sport, towing pack, LPG) and always pair new springs with shocks in good nick. It’s also a great time to refresh top mounts, isolators, bump stops and dust boots.

Safety matters: coil springs store serious energy. A proper spring compressor is a must for strut work, and bolts should be torqued at normal ride height to avoid bush bind. Once the job’s done, book a wheel alignment. The front end needs it after any spring or strut change, and many IRS Commodores benefit from a rear check for camber and toe as well.

Owners chasing a lower stance should skip the angle grinder—use quality, compliance-friendly lowered springs matched to appropriate dampers to keep it legal and driveable.

Popular questions about 2000 Holden Commodore coil springs

How do you know if the 2000 Holden Commodore’s coil springs need replacing?
Look for sagging on one side, scraping or bottoming out, new clunks over bumps, or uneven tyre wear. A quick visual check for broken pigtails, rust and flaking paint around the coils is a good tell. If ride height has dropped or the car leans in corners, they’re likely tired.

Do you need a wheel alignment after changing coil springs?
Yes. Changing front springs or struts alters ride height and geometry, so a front alignment is essential. On IRS-equipped Commodores, it’s wise to check rear camber and toe too.

Can FE2 or lowered springs be fitted to a 2000 Commodore?
They can, provided the springs are quality items matched to suitable dampers and the finished ride height stays road-legal. Expect firmer ride and quicker turn-in, advise insurance and avoid mixing random spring and shock combos.