Hi all, I’m from the UK and want to replace my front springs. I’ve seen I can import them from America but want to avoid high postage / import fees etc. The ones I’ve found in blighty are from Faulkner Springs and they are 10.5" long, 2.5" ID and any spring rate I choose (225lb, 250lb, 275lb). Does anyone think that extra half inch on the length is a definite no-no? Or would I get away with it? Also, what rate does everyone recommend... mostly it’ll be just me in the cab and I weight around 200lb. Any advice is massively appreciated. Cheers! Rob
I just went through that with mine. If you increase the spring rate much (you should) you'll have a good bit of trouble compressing the spring for reassembly. But you could cut the spring with a disc grinder. By all means replace the bumpstops while you're in there. https://minitrucktalk.com/threads/acty-ha4-suspension-upgrades.22291/ Eibach ought to be readily available on your side of the pond. They build a 65mm i.d. spring that will work but will be close on the bumpstop.
