D22 Rear Leaf Springs maybe a little Low :(

coops · Mar 9, 2014

Hi Guys n Gals,
since having the clutch done and having the front ride height reset, we have noticed the **** ends sits a bit low now,
Had a look under the back and there seems to be no curve on the spring while sat on all four wheels, they are nearly dead straight, I gather these have gone weak yeah?
what im after is:
I have seen millner have standard 3+1 and uprated 3+2 springs for sale,
will the standard ones do? or should I look at the uprated ones??
or do I get the new standard and add a leaf from my old springs?

what have you guys done to your springs?

lookskyward1 · Mar 9, 2014

I cannot directly help with the choice of spring but you may be able to help you answer your own question.

Do you regularly carry heavy loads?
Do you regularly tow heavy trailers?
Do you need extra clearance for off-road trips?

If the answer is yes to any of the above spend the extra on the uprated ones. If not go for the standard specified ones.

Good luck and don't forget,
:0ttiwwop

coops · Mar 9, 2014

can't find the 3+2 springs on millners now, looks like my choice has been made for me then lol

coops · Mar 9, 2014

Do the U bolts and shackles come un done ok? mines a 54 plate Nav,
As they also do a rear spring kit with new U bolts and shackles etc,

pdfisher · Mar 9, 2014

try midland road springs

lookskyward1 · Mar 9, 2014

I've not done Navara springs before but have done leaf sprung vehicles in the past.

The U bolt nuts will be really tight and rusted, it will be well worth buying new ones with the new springs in case the nuts shear off. New U bolts will make the rebuild a lot easier. :awesomework

coops · Mar 9, 2014

Just been on midland road springs web site and the Nissan page is not there anymore, says been removed

pdfisher · Mar 9, 2014

coops said:
Just been on midland road springs web site and the Nissan page is not there anymore, says been removed

they do them as i got a quote 7 weeks ago drop them and email :thumbleft:

lookskyward1 · Mar 9, 2014

Try one of our other sponsors

http://www.ks-international.com/nissan- ... suspension

pdfisher · Mar 9, 2014

my reply from midland road springs

Hi paul, thats good to hear.

yes they are £100.00 each plus VAT brand new heavy duty springs inc u bolts and bushes.

£20.00 plus VAT delivery if needed.

Thanks Luke 01675 467 387

chris vince · Mar 10, 2014

From new, D22 springs are almost flat, if you don't intend to 'work' your truck it may be worth measuring a few others to determine if it has dropped significantly and does indeed need new springs.

coops · Mar 10, 2014

Not sure if any of these pics help

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lookskyward1 · Mar 10, 2014

They look a lot better than the ones on my D40.

Mine are inverted most of the time and all I have in the back is aluminium dog cages. :roll:

coops · Mar 10, 2014

maybe they have set the front height wrong on mine then

chris vince · Mar 10, 2014

I agree they do look OK, easy enough to check the front ride height, all you need is a tape measure.

coops · Mar 11, 2014

Is there a set measurement?
And where do you measure from?

Side view of mine hope this helps.
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pdfisher · Mar 11, 2014

coops said:
Is there a set measurement?
And where do you measure from?

Side view of mine hope this helps.
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OOOO that looks very high on the front :study:

coops · Mar 11, 2014

what I thought

pdfisher · Mar 11, 2014

my d22 with a tin tent on back and its still not as high as yours

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wozizname · Mar 11, 2014

Here is the diagram to check the correct ride height (click the image to expand)
[attachment=0:2vu4drh6]D22 front suspension ride height.PNG[/attachment:2vu4drh6]
When mine was last set as above I noted the measurement from the centre of the front hub to the wheel arch was 20 inches.

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