Ducato rear springs (1 Viewer)

[Ian Kelly]

Mot test has identified a cracked rear leaf spring, would this be a good opportunity to upgrade to double leaf springs to improve ride and comfort.
Members views would be welcome.

 

[Mikey RV]

I would say yes. If you gonna replace anyway and can afford the upgrade then go for it.

 

[TheBig1]

There is a place in the midlands that makes uprated leaf springs. A very good idea if you are changing one anyway. Motorhomes are built on van chassis, but unlike a delivery van they are constantly loaded.. uprated springs will raise the rear of the van slightly and allow better suspension travel before bottoming out on the bump stops

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[rosalan]

Would the addition of Air springs also be something to consider.

 

[Boringfrog]

A double spring might make the ride too harsh and the dampers might not cope either. If it's had one from new I would stick with that.

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Maybe a lighter leaf spring combined with air assist would improve the ride.

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[jezport]

Just rip the lot out and fit full air. The difference in handling is massive.

 

[Dorwyn]

I was told that there are no shockers as such on the X250/X290 standard chassis but instead use rubber blocks, and that as was said earlier because motorhomes are always loaded, they are often sitting close or on to these blocks. Is that so?

 

[Boringfrog]

I was told that there are no shockers as such on the X250/X290 standard chassis but instead use rubber blocks, and that as was said earlier because motorhomes are always loaded, they are often sitting close or on to these blocks. Is that so?

No.

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[Landy Andy]

I was told that there are no shockers as such on the X250/X290 standard chassis but instead use rubber blocks, and that as was said earlier because motorhomes are always loaded, they are often sitting close or on to these blocks. Is that so?

There are dampers, like most vehicles and then there are spring assisters, which are also bump stops.

 

[Dorwyn]

There are dampers, like most vehicles and then there are spring assisters, which are also bump stops.

I guess this is what they meant, it did not seem right.

 

[Ian Kelly]

Have decided on double springs on the advice of the Spring manufacturer, ( Jones Springs, Walsall) who manufacture and supply at a very good price.Will report on ride and handling when fitting is complete. Pair of Rear Springs £24o ex works can't be bad!

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[TheBig1]

Have decided on double springs on the advice of the Spring manufacturer, ( Jones Springs, Walsall) who manufacture and supply at a very good price.Will report on ride and handling when fitting is complete. Pair of Rear Springs £24o ex works can't be bad!

that's the firm, just couldn't recall the name

 

[tonka]

There is a place in the midlands that makes uprated leaf springs. A very good idea if you are changing one anyway. Motorhomes are built on van chassis, but unlike a delivery van they are constantly loaded.. uprated springs will raise the rear of the van slightly and allow better suspension travel before bottoming out on the bump stops

Have decided on double springs on the advice of the Spring manufacturer, ( Jones Springs, Walsall) who manufacture and supply at a very good price.Will report on ride and handling when fitting is complete. Pair of Rear Springs £24o ex works can't be bad!

You guys beat me to it..
Was going to say Jones springs in Darlaston Good old Black country firm..

https://www.jones-springs.co.uk/

 

[Dorwyn]

Have decided on double springs on the advice of the Spring manufacturer, ( Jones Springs, Walsall) who manufacture and supply at a very good price.Will report on ride and handling when fitting is complete. Pair of Rear Springs £24o ex works can't be bad!

That sounds amazingly cheap. It'd be great if you could report your findings.

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[TheBig1]

I used to know a guy that was forever playing with the springs he sold.....a complete windup merchant

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Have decided on double springs on the advice of the Spring manufacturer, ( Jones Springs, Walsall) who manufacture and supply at a very good price.Will report on ride and handling when fitting is complete. Pair of Rear Springs £24o ex works can't be bad!

The ride on pre Defender (coil spring) Landrovers was improved in the same way. My MK111 short wheel base was solid on its original leafs, designed to work with a very heavy load only.

 

[Ian Kelly]

Sorry for the late response, but can say that the new double leaf springs have improved the ride.

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[footscray188c]

Second Jones springs very good easy to fit if you have the tools. Certainly improves the handling along with air bags.

 

[footscray188c]

Check out Gadget John on YouTube he shows the process to replace single to double springs.

 

[daveandsan]

Sorry for the late response, but can say that the new double leaf springs have improved the ride.

Fit air assist suspension on the rear, that will improve it even more.

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[daveandsan]

Sorry, double post.

 

[footscray188c]

Video re spring change.

 

[Ditcha]

If anybody is after new leaf springs or new front struts you should try SAP

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Ask Mick as he changes many new vans like mine to full air also ambulances so the parts are redundant I am sure he would do a cracking deal on some.

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[Otter Spotter]

I used to know a guy that was forever playing with the springs he sold.....a complete windup merchant

Lookie likie Old Mo

 

[Lenny HB]

Don't know about this video but anything posted by Gadget John needs to be taken with a big pinch of salt, he gets so much wrong.