Super Springs

Birdy1710 · Veteran Member

Super Springs

Bruce and Bev · Guru

Hi Birdy. Ive got a DMax and waiting for its factory warranty to expire before I upgrade the rear suspension (Isuzu will void your warranty if the claim has anything remotely connected to any non-authorized alterations (like many other vehicle makers).

I was going to fit a floating rear leaf spring to each side - I think Dougwie did it with his Holden ute.

But whats a Super spring and can you tell us how it works, who fits them and approx. cost please

rockylizard · Guru

Bruce and Bev wrote:
SNIP~~~ But whats a Super spring and can you tell us how it works, who fits them and approx. cost please

Gday...

This will give idea -

http://www.totally4x4.com.au/supersprings-suspension-kit/

Cheers - John

Bryan · Guru

Unfortunately for me its not a GVM upgrade. Off to Pedders I'll go in the new year.

Radar · Guru

Maybe better getting a quote on rear suspenion up grade to a better quality spring pack as the cost would not be much different.

Myself not owning a Izuz but a Nissan after a lot sole searching went with air bags plus new better quality shocker absorbers.

Very happy with the choice.

Ron-D · Guru

In most cases just fitting a good quality weight distribution hitch is all you need, unless your towing something massive with a huge ball weight...

Bryan · Guru

I should have mentioned I'm getting rid of the caravan and going for a slide on camper, hence the GVM upgrade.

macka17 · Guru

Bloody expensive length of spring steel.

Yrs ago I bought an ironman? Half leaf.. Helper spring set for my Navara (2000)

They now on my D-Max 2010 dual.

Some say they don't work cause of lining t'ween leaves. But mine on there
for around 18 months now. towing a Tandem 535 Coromal,
Not a problem so far.

Normal suspension for normal usage.
Then when you load up and springs sag to that (adjustable ) point.
The half leaf helpers take over.
Cost me $145, not too much more now I'd think.

Work well and variable/removable in less than 1\2 hr.

Just another alternative.
we tried full length yrs ago. But from memory they used to float around a bit.
These are mounted solidly on spring at axle end.
Look neat (white) and DON'T affect your normal travel at all.

Just be careful if mounting a full camper with max weight or more.

GVM upgrade is MUCH more than just stronger springs.

You'll probably NEED both front and back upgrading, incl bolts and mounts.

to take permanent weight.

Those things roll all over road if not set up properly.

-- Edited by macka17 on Thursday 1st of December 2016 12:39:02 PM