Have a Coromal Element 552 , trying to source new leaf springs , can anyone help ? I have been wearing inside edge of both tyres and have been told that the springs have sagged and is affecting the wheel alignment.
yobarr said
12:09 PM Nov 10, 2023
Simrod wrote:
Have a Coromal Element 552 , trying to source new leaf springs , can anyone help ? I have been wearing inside edge of both tyres and have been told that the springs have sagged and is affecting the wheel alignment.
You can try Melbourne Trailers, who do Coromal spares. If that fails let me know as I can get new ones.
From memory, they're 7 leaf, but easy to remove leaves to suit.
Otherwise you could get existing springs reset by any spring maker.
Consider having shock absorbers fitted too. Cheers
P.S Where do you live?
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 10th of November 2023 12:25:04 PM
Simrod said
01:08 PM Nov 10, 2023
Travelling full time in Adelaide for a few days . Melbourne late December
yobarr said
03:06 PM Nov 10, 2023
Simrod wrote:
Travelling full time in Adelaide for a few days . Melbourne late December
All good. You might like to call Melbourne Trailers to check availability before Xmas close. Around $500 per spring, from memory? Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 10th of November 2023 07:07:12 PM
Simrod said
09:03 PM Nov 10, 2023
With this suspension is it critical to have van level when towing to ensure wheels wear evenly?
yobarr said
09:23 PM Nov 10, 2023
Simrod wrote:
With this suspension is it critical to have van level when towing to ensure wheels wear evenly?
Because the independent suspension is NOT load-sharing it is important that the van be as close as possible to level and that tyre pressures are correct for their size. Run front axle of van about 3-4 psi lower than rear axle to minimise 'scuff' when turning. The suspension system you have is almost 50 years old, and is the only type where you will not get axle-steer, which isa major cause of vans going RSup. Cheers
You can try Melbourne Trailers, who do Coromal spares. If that fails let me know as I can get new ones.
From memory, they're 7 leaf, but easy to remove leaves to suit.
Otherwise you could get existing springs reset by any spring maker.
Consider having shock absorbers fitted too. Cheers
P.S Where do you live?
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 10th of November 2023 12:25:04 PM
All good. You might like to call Melbourne Trailers to check availability before Xmas close. Around $500 per spring, from memory? Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 10th of November 2023 07:07:12 PM
Because the independent suspension is NOT load-sharing it is important that the van be as close as possible to level and that tyre pressures are correct for their size. Run front axle of van about 3-4 psi lower than rear axle to minimise 'scuff' when turning. The suspension system you have is almost 50 years old, and is the only type where you will not get axle-steer, which isa major cause of vans going RSup. Cheers