leaf springs

[pluckers son 0]

1 of my rear leaf springs has broken and what i need to know...do i change both sides or will it be ok to change just the broken 1 ?????

[bert69 5]

always change as a pair mate, most places sell them in pairs anyhow

[Geoff.C 0]

Best way is both as bert says. Generally, you would only change one if you had a mishap with a spring on a nearly new motor.Fitting just one is ok then. If you were to put just one on a older motor, it could sit high on one side, or/ and the spring rate may be a bit different and affect the handling. Tip! Don't tighten the swinging shackle bolts until the weight is back on the wheels. That way, the swivel can articulate naturally.

[wardman 49]

common faults on the rangers id defo change both springs mate

[Grousekeeper84 2]

If u break a lot of springs u can weld coils between the chassis and the spring and u'll never break one again! I know of people doing it with rangers, mazdas and toyotas the ride is slightly harsher off road but it'll save u a few pennies! )

 

p.s. never buy the genuine ford springs they are far softer and more expensive than aftermarket ones!

 

Hope some of this helps.

[pluckers son 0]

better get my money out then, got a price of around £160 for a pair off MILNERS OFF ROAD, thats for everthing bolts bushes shackles the lot.

 

thanks for your help guys

Edited February 17, 2010 by pluckers son

[davelad 0]

better get my money out then, got a price of around £160 for a pair off MILNERS OFF ROAD, thats for everthing bolts bushes shackles the lot.

 

thanks for your help guys

 

 

I've used Milners Off Road for leaf springs for my L200 mate, very reasonable they were too.

 

Dave