We pick up our new Y62 patrol (2024)in a few days time and not sure if i should swap out the rear springs for the heavy duty standard height coil springs. We only have a small Jayco Outback (13.2 feet ),Two of us ,60 ltr fridge and not much else in the Patrol. Anyone have any suggestions.
Hi cobberdog,
Do you have the option to have the dealer change the springs for you or is this a later modification from a suspension company? If the latter, I doubt that you'll get anything for your new, almost new springs. What is the loaded ball weight of the caravan? If the springs are to be changed later, do a test drive with the standard springs - you may or may not need to do the upgrade.
I had two Patrol wagons that had coils on the back. On the GQ I changed the rear springs to a standard height set but ran into problems when I fitted a larger fuel tank as I needed extra clearance. I recall ARB fitted GU springs to the back.
The GU I bought second hand (again) - it already had a 2" lift kit on it. The only mod when we bought our current van was to fit HD airbags to the rear springs but kept the pressures low.
Possum may be of assistance as he has a Y62.
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GDAY, I will put the van on the patrol when we get it and see how level it looks ,but i thought that heavy duty would help a little on bumpy tracks. I would like to keep the patrol as close to stock as possible
I tow with about 320Kg on Y62 towball - but the only load in the cabin is the child-bride and me, no worries. Actually I don't have towball, I use DO35 coupling.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 17th of December 2024 04:53:35 PM
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Hi there, I am a Y62 series 5 owner that tows close to 3.5t. The Y62 is notorious for rear end sag. For a better towing experience, many owners (including myself) install air bags which support the springs and suspension system operation greatly preventing sag. In terms of spring rates, only to the rear would be my recommendation for a stiffer spring depending on the weight you will tow. I have OME 200kg constant for approximately 350kg ball weight. My front are factory standard and I have a winch and bull bar and a dual battery under bonnet. Others may have a different setup and may have their own advice so the main takeaway from this post is my recommendation for airbags to improve on rear end sag.
Thanks Newbie, i will get price for Airbag man with the covers fitted. I would love to be able to get a small bullbar and winch if i could keep front suspension standard. Thanks again.
