has anyone ever fitted these to the rear suspension coil springs of their towcar.if so do they help and what type would you recommend ?
-
We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.
spring assisters
- Thread starter darrell_374224252
- Start date
There have been numerous threads on this subject before. Have a look at the latest one as an example and then you can form your own opinion:
http://www.practicalcaravan.co.uk/newforums/fm_messages.asp?FO=13&FM=395851
http://www.practicalcaravan.co.uk/newforums/fm_messages.asp?FO=13&FM=395851
Darrell
I have fitted rubber donut's to three of the normal road cars. All did the job.(the type that fit between the coil springs)
Stability was improved, the back end of the car not dropping as far with the van on the back.
Also I always left them on, no doubt the ride in the rear was harder, but I don't travel there.
However a better solution is to stiffer springs, worth considering if you present springs are tired. Usually though cost is prohibitive.
Fitting new dampers will not prevent the back end dropping, this is the job of springs.(I refer to cars with the standard coil spring/damper set up)
It may be worth your while reducing the nose weight, with a max nose load limit I always found a nose target of 60kg to 65kg was best, over this the back end dropped more, and the steering started to get lighter , loose feel.
Again ensure the tyres are set to max load pressures, this does give a harder ride solo, but everything helps.
ps I the back end dropped to 1" I would be satisfied.
The A4 Quattro I had was fitted with sports suspension, with 65kg on the back it dropped half a inch, with the xtrail loaded to 85kg it hardly drops.
I have fitted rubber donut's to three of the normal road cars. All did the job.(the type that fit between the coil springs)
Stability was improved, the back end of the car not dropping as far with the van on the back.
Also I always left them on, no doubt the ride in the rear was harder, but I don't travel there.
However a better solution is to stiffer springs, worth considering if you present springs are tired. Usually though cost is prohibitive.
Fitting new dampers will not prevent the back end dropping, this is the job of springs.(I refer to cars with the standard coil spring/damper set up)
It may be worth your while reducing the nose weight, with a max nose load limit I always found a nose target of 60kg to 65kg was best, over this the back end dropped more, and the steering started to get lighter , loose feel.
Again ensure the tyres are set to max load pressures, this does give a harder ride solo, but everything helps.
ps I the back end dropped to 1" I would be satisfied.
The A4 Quattro I had was fitted with sports suspension, with 65kg on the back it dropped half a inch, with the xtrail loaded to 85kg it hardly drops.
Darrell
Apologies for the poor grammar/mistakes.
I have fitted rubber donut's to three of the normal road cars, I have owned. All did the job.(the type that fit between the coil springs)
Stability was improved, the back end of the car not dropping as far with the van on the back.
Also I always left them on, no doubt the ride in the rear was harder, but I don't travel there.
However a better solution is to fit stiffer springs, worth considering if you present springs are tired. Usually though cost is prohibitive.
Fitting new dampers will not prevent the back end dropping, this is the job of springs.(I refer to cars with the standard coil spring/damper set up)
It may be worth your while reducing the nose weight, with a max nose load limit of 75kg, I always found a nose weight target of 60kg to 65kg was best, over this the back end dropped more, and the steering started to get lighter , loose feel.
Again ensure the tyres are set to max load pressures, this does give a harder ride solo, but everything helps.
ps If the back end dropped to 1"or less I would be satisfied.
The A4 Quattro I had was fitted with sports suspension, with 65kg on the back it dropped half a inch, with the xtrail loaded to 85kg it hardly drops.
Apologies for the poor grammar/mistakes.
I have fitted rubber donut's to three of the normal road cars, I have owned. All did the job.(the type that fit between the coil springs)
Stability was improved, the back end of the car not dropping as far with the van on the back.
Also I always left them on, no doubt the ride in the rear was harder, but I don't travel there.
However a better solution is to fit stiffer springs, worth considering if you present springs are tired. Usually though cost is prohibitive.
Fitting new dampers will not prevent the back end dropping, this is the job of springs.(I refer to cars with the standard coil spring/damper set up)
It may be worth your while reducing the nose weight, with a max nose load limit of 75kg, I always found a nose weight target of 60kg to 65kg was best, over this the back end dropped more, and the steering started to get lighter , loose feel.
Again ensure the tyres are set to max load pressures, this does give a harder ride solo, but everything helps.
ps If the back end dropped to 1"or less I would be satisfied.
The A4 Quattro I had was fitted with sports suspension, with 65kg on the back it dropped half a inch, with the xtrail loaded to 85kg it hardly drops.
I had MAD spring assisters fitted to a SAAB 9000 CSE and they improved the ride during towing with no effect solo.
what type would you recommend ?? , The ones in my Garage that`s what . If you find the part number for your car or the spring gap you can have the ones that I have. just pay the P/P there are new ( I got the wrong ones ) my email address is:
gscoxon@hotmail.com
gscoxon@hotmail.com
I have just put these on my Santa fe, they are very good , and easy to put on, only took about 30 mins.
TRENDING THREADS
-
-
Mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 being proposed by HMG. Good or bad?- Started by Dustydog
- Replies: 227
-
-
-
Caravan Battery we think is dead even though we have solar- Started by Saxo Appeal
- Replies: 172
-
-
