Source for stiffer rear leaf springs?
on2wheels
12-16-2003, 08:20 PM
I would like to replace the rear leaf springs of my '94 Grand Caravan with stiffer ones. With the current stock setup I hit the bump stops in corners frequently, and often grind my 2" receiver hitch into the ground. I am looking for a set up that would raise the rear end about an inch and increase the spring rate some.
Does anybody know of a good source for quality, heavy duty, drop in replacement leaf springs that would fit the Caravan? I can do the installation myself but want springs specifically made for this vehicle, not some one size fits all with a little drilling, welding, and bending, kit. I would prefer not to use an add-on leaf.
I also could use some recommendations for the rear shocks, and front struts, since I will be replacing these as well.
Does anybody know of a good source for quality, heavy duty, drop in replacement leaf springs that would fit the Caravan? I can do the installation myself but want springs specifically made for this vehicle, not some one size fits all with a little drilling, welding, and bending, kit. I would prefer not to use an add-on leaf.
I also could use some recommendations for the rear shocks, and front struts, since I will be replacing these as well.
conncarl
12-26-2003, 06:11 PM
I don't know of a source for stiffer rear springs, but here's an idea;
I replaced the sagging front springs on my 95 Grand with Moog Car-Go coils, and the front end lifted so far that the rear had that "dead body in the hatch" look.
After much searching (seems like only the most determined folks modify Caravans) I found that the good old boys at Hellwig make helper spring kits, in either half or full length size, which fit Caravans.
I bought the half leaf EZ-550 kit, and for a very reasonable $35 delivered, you can adjust the amount of boost that you would like, adding up to 550 lbs in cargo capacity (allegedly). And the job is much easier than a spring replacement.
http://www.hellwigproducts.com/helpersprings/medium_dodge.html
Good luck! Carl
I replaced the sagging front springs on my 95 Grand with Moog Car-Go coils, and the front end lifted so far that the rear had that "dead body in the hatch" look.
After much searching (seems like only the most determined folks modify Caravans) I found that the good old boys at Hellwig make helper spring kits, in either half or full length size, which fit Caravans.
I bought the half leaf EZ-550 kit, and for a very reasonable $35 delivered, you can adjust the amount of boost that you would like, adding up to 550 lbs in cargo capacity (allegedly). And the job is much easier than a spring replacement.
http://www.hellwigproducts.com/helpersprings/medium_dodge.html
Good luck! Carl
on2wheels
12-30-2003, 06:13 PM
Where did you get your helper springs? I was quoted $170 for the Hellwig EZ-550's at the local truck accessory store, and that was if I installed them.
A local autoparts store quoted me $40 for a pair of generic mini-pickup helper springs but I am a little skeptical of the quality and fit I would get with those.
Let me know if you know of someplace I could mail order the Hellwig's from at a cheaper price.
Thanks again
A local autoparts store quoted me $40 for a pair of generic mini-pickup helper springs but I am a little skeptical of the quality and fit I would get with those.
Let me know if you know of someplace I could mail order the Hellwig's from at a cheaper price.
Thanks again
conncarl
01-01-2004, 09:11 AM
www.maccspring.com
swimmer
07-05-2004, 10:53 AM
www.maccspring.com
I think this should be: www.MACspring.com
I think this should be: www.MACspring.com
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