Has anyone had an experience with upgrading the suspension on a Sprinter 515D, mine is a cab-chassis with a slide on camper on the tray with a storage box, it's just going over 4 years old and has 119,000k's on the clock, the ride has never been too grand but on dirt it's terrible, I would be interested in anyone who could recommend any suspension people who have experience with the Sprinters and parabolic springs, Mercedes don't offer much apart from a 2' lift kits and hose extensions on the brake hoses and for an outlandish price, the pic will give you an idea of the rig.
Dunno about Sprinters but another member of Grey Nomads who has the same ute as mine, a Ford Courier, suggested Ironman LoadPlus helper springs. He said they've made an enormous difference to his rig in terms of stability and ride. I bought a set on eBay for $125 + $25 shipping and had my local Ford dealer fit them for a little over $100. Enter Ironman LoadPlus into Google and take a look at their site.
PeterInSa said
12:07 PM Feb 7, 2013
Hi Kevin, I would access this Forum and do a search, you will find some good info on it as well a DIY instructions Photos and Videos on just about anything on a Sprinter. http://sprinter-source.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=91
If a search does not come up with the goods, I would join and ask a question. There are some very experienced Sprinter people on this and the US Forum. In some instances if you live near one of these experienced people they will help you out.
Peter
-- Edited by PeterInSa on Thursday 7th of February 2013 12:09:02 PM
Bucko said
05:59 PM Feb 7, 2013
Thanks guys,
I take note of both suggestion, I've emailed Lovell for info, the sprinter has rear parabolic springs, which I believe to be not easy to reset, if the can be reset, which was why I was hopeing to hear from someone with a sprinter, who has done an upgrade, looking for the easy way out, yes I know but who isn't? the helper springs I'm not sure of with the parabolic springs but will look in to it. Thanks.
Kevin.
Bucko said
06:41 PM Feb 7, 2013
PatrolST,
Lovell have come back to with that they can't do anything with parabolic springs, thanks for the thought anyway.
Kevin.
Bucko said
11:24 PM Feb 7, 2013
Peter,
Thanks mate, very good site, I appreciate your letting me know about it, I'll check it and let you know how it went, thanks again.
Kevin.
PeterInSa said
04:01 AM Feb 9, 2013
Kevin, Eric, On the Sprinter Forum to me is the most knowledgeable Sprinter person in OZ, he worked on/fixed a problem with a Sprinter in his workshop that I know of, that Adelaide Suspension people did not know about the fix. When I visted him in his workshop on the way to Tassie, an Mechanical Engineering Professor/lecturer from a Melbourne Uni was going to discuss something with him after I left.
Peter
Bucko said
04:15 AM Feb 9, 2013
Peter,
I didn't get any response from the forum but I'll look for eric and ask the question at least, thanks again.
Kevin.
jetj said
12:40 AM Feb 10, 2013
Yes, Eric is fantastic, I'm a member of the forum as well.
Has anyone had an experience with upgrading the suspension on a Sprinter 515D, mine is a cab-chassis with a slide on camper on the tray with a storage box, it's just going over 4 years old and has 119,000k's on the clock, the ride has never been too grand but on dirt it's terrible, I would be interested in anyone who could recommend any suspension people who have experience with the Sprinters and parabolic springs, Mercedes don't offer much apart from a 2' lift kits and hose extensions on the brake hoses and for an outlandish price, the pic will give you an idea of the rig.
Thanks.
Kevin.
Try this company they may be able to advise if they are in your area.
http://www.lovells.com.au/
Hi Kevin,
I would access this Forum and do a search, you will find some good info on it as well a DIY instructions Photos and Videos on just about anything on a Sprinter.
http://sprinter-source.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=91
If a search does not come up with the goods, I would join and ask a question. There are some very experienced Sprinter people on this and the US Forum. In some instances if you live near one of these experienced people they will help you out.
Peter
-- Edited by PeterInSa on Thursday 7th of February 2013 12:09:02 PM
Thanks guys,
I take note of both suggestion, I've emailed Lovell for info, the sprinter has rear parabolic springs, which I believe to be not easy to reset, if the can be reset, which was why I was hopeing to hear from someone with a sprinter, who has done an upgrade, looking for the easy way out, yes I know but who isn't? the helper springs I'm not sure of with the parabolic springs but will look in to it. Thanks.
Kevin.
PatrolST,
Lovell have come back to with that they can't do anything with parabolic springs, thanks for the thought anyway.
Kevin.
Peter,
Thanks mate, very good site, I appreciate your letting me know about it, I'll check it and let you know how it went, thanks again.
Kevin.
Eric, On the Sprinter Forum to me is the most knowledgeable Sprinter person in OZ, he worked on/fixed a problem with a Sprinter in his workshop that I know of, that Adelaide Suspension people did not know about the fix. When I visted him in his workshop on the way to Tassie, an Mechanical Engineering Professor/lecturer from a Melbourne Uni was going to discuss something with him after I left.
Peter
Peter,
I didn't get any response from the forum but I'll look for eric and ask the question at least, thanks again.
Kevin.
Yes, Eric is fantastic, I'm a member of the forum as well.