Spring assisters

mir60899 · 25-09-2019, 22:02

As we do a lot of caravan towing with either of our two LWB Terrano's one thing we have noticed is a tendancy with the loadout we have (Awning and Poles along with anexe and it's poles behind the front seats along with ground sheets for both, two folding bikes behind the back seat and the noseweight of the van), to squat a bit at the rear, which is more noticeable at night with the headlight setting. We are thinking of perhaps fitting a set of the wedge type of spring assisters. our last two Granadas had these and they made quite a difference.
Anyone any thoughts or have actualy done this?

elty001 · 25-09-2019, 22:17

Might be better getting a pair of HD rear springs with a higher compression rate

I've used the round rubber ones that fit in the coils in past which worked ok.
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/graysto...sister-277238/

Lazy-Ferret · 25-09-2019, 22:32

I would go for higher rated springs... They are actually pretty easy to swap out.

I fitted them to mine, and never looked back, although I did go for a 2" lift, so fitted longer shocks as well.

When towing, we usually fold the rear seats down, then load it up with 12 ferrets, in 2 cages on a custom made shelf, a 3Kw Genny, 40Kgs of Ferret litter, 40l of Petrol, a Mobicool Freezer full of the Ferrets frozen food, a portable Aircon unit, and other bits that fit in... We then have the 8foot long roof box, which we put lighter things in, like spare fleece ferret bedding, and clothes for us. I just drop the head lights down with the switch, and never had a problem with them dazzling.

Jay666d · 26-09-2019, 15:19

I know Paul has added this spring assists to his rear springs with good effect.

I upgraded my factory springs to get a 2" lift and as a consequence, it has worked well for supporting the caravans weight.

Another option is to go full hog, get some airbag assist on there!

mir60899 · 26-09-2019, 18:04

thanks all for the replies.
Where would I be able to get a couple of sets of HD sproings for standard ride height?

elty001 · 26-09-2019, 19:56

https://www.japanese4x4parts.co.uk/n...air-8029-p.asp

25-09-2019, 22:02	#1
mir60899 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: midlands Vehicle: Two Terrano2 tdi's. Posts: 38	Spring assisters As we do a lot of caravan towing with either of our two LWB Terrano's one thing we have noticed is a tendancy with the loadout we have (Awning and Poles along with anexe and it's poles behind the front seats along with ground sheets for both, two folding bikes behind the back seat and the noseweight of the van), to squat a bit at the rear, which is more noticeable at night with the headlight setting. We are thinking of perhaps fitting a set of the wedge type of spring assisters. our last two Granadas had these and they made quite a difference. Anyone any thoughts or have actualy done this?

25-09-2019, 22:17	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Might be better getting a pair of HD rear springs with a higher compression rate I've used the round rubber ones that fit in the coils in past which worked ok. https://www.demon-tweeks.com/graysto...sister-277238/

25-09-2019, 22:32	#3
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	I would go for higher rated springs... They are actually pretty easy to swap out. I fitted them to mine, and never looked back, although I did go for a 2" lift, so fitted longer shocks as well. When towing, we usually fold the rear seats down, then load it up with 12 ferrets, in 2 cages on a custom made shelf, a 3Kw Genny, 40Kgs of Ferret litter, 40l of Petrol, a Mobicool Freezer full of the Ferrets frozen food, a portable Aircon unit, and other bits that fit in... We then have the 8foot long roof box, which we put lighter things in, like spare fleece ferret bedding, and clothes for us. I just drop the head lights down with the switch, and never had a problem with them dazzling.

26-09-2019, 15:19	#4
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I know Paul has added this spring assists to his rear springs with good effect. I upgraded my factory springs to get a 2" lift and as a consequence, it has worked well for supporting the caravans weight. Another option is to go full hog, get some airbag assist on there!

26-09-2019, 18:04	#5
mir60899 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: midlands Vehicle: Two Terrano2 tdi's. Posts: 38	thanks all for the replies. Where would I be able to get a couple of sets of HD sproings for standard ride height?

26-09-2019, 19:56	#6
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	https://www.japanese4x4parts.co.uk/n...air-8029-p.asp