SuperSprings

[SJC]

Does anyone have experience with this product?

http://www.4x4direct.co.za/suspension-a ... c-161_204/
http://www.supersprings.co.za/

I was wondering if this could be a solution to lift the rear suspension. (In conjunction with longer coil springs in front & 2" longer shocks all around)... unless this only act as helpers, eg loadhog, airbags, etc?

Alternatively I'll have to get someone to make me extended shackles for the rear... (But I have not had any success in sourcing a place that can do this for me).

[Peter Connan]

Don't go there. Unless you like battling.

Any half-competent engineering shop should be able to make up a set of longer shackles for you.

[SJC]

Don't go there. Unless you like battling.

Do you think these springs would give problems?

[Peter Connan]

Everybody I know who has tried them on hard-working vehicles has had problems with broken springs.

If you are lucky, the super spring breaks, but sometimes the main leaf breaks instead.

[SJC]

Good to know.

[Russ Kellermann]

These kinda devices have been made by various companies over the years and they all nonsense.

Its a gimmick. Not designed to lift the rear but meant to support the rear when its overloaded.

If you want to lift the rear you need to buy a proper leaf spring pack, medium 250kg constant load, or Heavy 400kg constant load.

Even shackles alone are going to disappoint you as it will be a very small difference you will notice (in lift), however, the shackles will give it a better feel through the spring stroke.

Stay away from this kinda stuff though, it will only limit your flex ... something leafsprings need more than anything else.

[SJC]

Thanks Russ.

[Wilkie]

Just another point to remember with increasing ride height by fitting a heavier set of springs ,is the ride comfort of the vehicle....
unlike a Patrol suv ,the Ldv's tends to hop a lot on the rear axle especially when its empty..

[Russ Kellermann]

Absolutely... I run a fair bit of weight over the rear , with canopy, spares, roof rack, etc etc,.. and my 400kg constant load are doing a good job. But when i took my canopy and gear off for a respray on the canopy, it felt like my axle was welded directly to the chassis. Bliksem!