Would the van/pickup leaf spring kit from ESM fit a Series 2 traveller? Or would it be an unnecessary upgrade? I do want to carry a lot of weight in the back sometimes. None seem to be in stock at the moment which is annoying.
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davidpidge
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Rear leaf springs
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Re: Rear leaf springs
The van springs are different to traveller springs and are not interchangeable as far as I know
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davidpidge
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Re: Rear leaf springs
Ok thanks for the reply. The traveller springs will probably be ok if they're designed to take a couple of people and luggage in the back.
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svenedin
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Re: Rear leaf springs
Some people have been disappointed with the springs from ESM (search for previous threads). I had mine made to order by Jones Springs. This is much more expensive but I am very pleased with them.
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Re: Rear leaf springs
The front eye of the van/pickup spring is larger than the the front eye of the saloon spring.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear- ... es-p831341
You could always fit the ESM rear damper kit with additional coil spring.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear- ... up-p831356
Alternatively you could exchange the top leaf of the van/pickup spring with that of a saloon top leaf so retaining the 8 leaves.
I would suggest that the road holding would be a bit bouncy when unloaded.
Also I would be wary of carrying more than the vehicle was designed for - your insurance company might not be too happy if as a result of an accident you were found to be overloaded.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear- ... es-p831341
You could always fit the ESM rear damper kit with additional coil spring.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear- ... up-p831356
Alternatively you could exchange the top leaf of the van/pickup spring with that of a saloon top leaf so retaining the 8 leaves.
I would suggest that the road holding would be a bit bouncy when unloaded.
Also I would be wary of carrying more than the vehicle was designed for - your insurance company might not be too happy if as a result of an accident you were found to be overloaded.