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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: midlands
Vehicle: Two Terrano2 tdi's.
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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? |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire.
Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II
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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/ |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring
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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. |
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Northumberland
Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE
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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! ![]() ![]() |
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Location: midlands
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thanks all for the replies.
Where would I be able to get a couple of sets of HD sproings for standard ride height? |
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https://www.japanese4x4spares.co.uk/ Looks like they stock 20% stronger springs and a better brand too, but for that you do have to pay a bit extra but I'd rather the OBK ones ![]() http://www.japanese4x4spares.co.uk/n...0-uprated.html
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That's what make my +3" rear coils are. Not sure if the standard length are OBK though. These are what I have on mine https://www.milneroffroad.com/produc...-007252/007252 |
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Just had a look and the standard springs are a Milner product,only the longer coils are OBK and yes mine have it stamped on the spring and also had a sticker on them until i stripped them and powdercoated them.
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The first set of 20% coils for the rear of the Patrol were supposedly OBK certainly had a sticker but do not recall being stamped, anyway they failed so got a refund, Rick
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Granted I don't do much heavy towing or carry a lot of weight all the time. |
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There are airbag kits that fit inside the spring, pump them up when towing, let them down when not, that way you still get a normal drive when not towing
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