Front coil Springs

[Mickeymac80]

Hi all

I have lived full time in a Hymer B694 motorhome on a Ducato chassis for the last 8 years and covered over 100000 miles in it. My problem is that the standard coil springs on the front have never been strong enough to support the van at the right height and I have also broken two sets of them. My current position is that I am driving on a broken one again which is unacceptable. I know that all of the standard springs offered are 19mm diameter and that they are inadequate. I also know because I have seen and measured them that 21 mm coils are available for this chassis. Can you please help me source these springs as anything thinner will fail? Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely
Mike Saul

 

[Manic]

This should help you

Hymer B544 Front Spring Replacement - Our Tour Motorhome Blog

After clipping curbs across Europe it was time to sort out Zagan's low front end. It turned out to be harder than we thought to sort Hymer B544 front spring replacement.

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[Flairy]

Goldsmith do heavy duty spring it will bring the ride height level, I’ve got them on mine also had them on my 694 .Hope this helps.

 

[Figaro]

Hi all

I have lived full time in a Hymer B694 motorhome on a Ducato chassis for the last 8 years and covered over 100000 miles in it. My problem is that the standard coil springs on the front have never been strong enough to support the van at the right height and I have also broken two sets of them. My current position is that I am driving on a broken one again which is unacceptable. I know that all of the standard springs offered are 19mm diameter and that they are inadequate. I also know because I have seen and measured them that 21 mm coils are available for this chassis. Can you please help me source these springs as anything thinner will fail? Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely
Mike Saul

I've heard of the saggy Hymer (and others) front end, but never heard of multiple springs breaking before ?
I spotted a leaking shock absorber on mine and took the opportunity to replace the front suspension with the uprated springs and it did make a big difference to ride and level.
Sounds like you'll need the most beefy ones you can find.

 

[GROMIT69]

We had our front springs changed at SAP Doncaster to stop the van being nose down , i am sure they would be able to help you

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[Mickeymac80]

Thanks. Will contact them.

 

[P51]

If you don’t mind buying from Germany Autodoc do them,I’ve had a set from them.Saying that mines a 2003 not sure what age your van is.

 

[DP+JAY]

Kilen springs are a good alternative & come in different spring rates. Broken coil springs are often a sign of swivel bearing problems.
DP

 

[WESTY66]

I too have VB heavy duty front springs fitted by SAP the van sits nice and level now

 

[Jev88]

Coastalmotorhomes also offer good advice on Ducato vans of all ages..... Supplied me everything bar the springs that were okay on my 1999 Ducato front end.

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[autorouter]

Broken coil springs are often a sign of swivel bearing problems.

How does that work, and what should I be looking out for? Recently had a broken front spring replaced.

 

[68c]

Is the sagging front end due to old weak springs or because they were never strong enough in the first place? My 20year old Pilote sits low at the front, I am worried that stronger springs may make the already harsh ride worse.

 

[Puddleduck]

I am sure that SAP in Doncaster will be able to advise. They put heavier springs on our Fiat chassis last month

 

[DP+JAY]

How does that work, and what should I be looking out for? Recently had a broken front spring replaced.

Strut top bearings that are worn or sticking put a strain on the springs that they are not designed for ( If the bearing doesn't allow the spring/ strut assembly to turn freely).

 

[pappajohn]

Don't do as my mate did ....fitted airbags and forgot to adjust the headlamps.
New front springs will make the headlamp aim higher.

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[Manic]

Mickeymac80 did you get you front suspension sorted?

 

[acropolis22]

Mickeymac80 did you get you front suspension sorted?

I'm also interested to know how this went? Does fitting uprated coil springs on the front make the ride harsher?

 

[Cookieboy68]

Just fitted some uprated springs to mine today. along with new Gas shocks and top bearings.Done about 5 miles so far .Loads better,Siting level,body roll has reduced alot ,and potholes do not feel as severe.
I'm off at the weekend for a proper run ,so will update next week.