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Springs bending the wrong way
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:22 pm
by Jamie_stafford
hi all, ive just fitted my new winch (36kg and more steel) and now my springs are just starting to bend the wrong way, can i put rear springs up front to counteract it or is there another way?
Re: Springs bending the wrong way
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:27 pm
by twiss
What kind of springs are they? Standard ones?
Maybe get add a leaf on the front to stiffen them up...
Re: Springs bending the wrong way
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:12 pm
by Jamie_stafford
yeh there standard ones, how much am i looking at for add a leaf kit, i mite aswell do the rear 2
Re: Springs bending the wrong way
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:30 am
by twiss
The add a leaf kit will cost £45-50 per axle, including postage I think.
Speak to Dave at Llama 4x4 for add a leaf
http://www.llama4x4.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Springs bending the wrong way
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:39 pm
by Jamie_stafford
Thanks i will have to invest we ive got some cash, how much lift am i looking at with those?
Re: Springs bending the wrong way
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:19 pm
by twiss
My springs were pretty flat beforehand and they lifted by roughly 2"... its hard to tell though as I have roughly 1" longer shackles as well
Re: Springs bending the wrong way
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:24 pm
by twiss
This is the shackle on the back.... 3" lift one, terrible. had them on the front and they dig into rutts and get you stuck
Excuse the oil leak
This is the front, with the shame shackle, but cut down to a more sensible size.
The add a leaf spring is one up from the bottom of the spring pack. Its thicker and curved more.
