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Van Springs
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:50 pm
by Despatcher55
I have a 1971 ex BT van and feel that I will need to replace the rear Springs ! Now as the van will never be required for carrying any heavy load do i really need the 8 leaf heavy duty Springs or would the Traveller Springs be ok ?
Re: Van Springs
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:59 pm
by EYV65
Traveller springs would probably be fine, give a far smoother ride

Re: Van Springs
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:54 pm
by philthehill
The front eye of the top leaf of the van spring eye is larger therefore the traveller springs will not fit.
http://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear-s ... up-p831325
Note the larger bush for the spring front eye.
Below is the van front spring hanger:-

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Re: Van Springs
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:38 pm
by Despatcher55
Thanks for that. I presume the Polyurethane bushes will be better also
Re: Van Springs
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:47 pm
by philthehill
I would always recommend the use of Poly Bushes but it will not make the ride any softer.
Re: Van Springs
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:48 pm
by Despatcher55
Thanks again