Uprated suspension springs

[Clark Kent]

Are there any uk suppliers for airbags?
Also would be interested to assist occasional towing.

G

I can't answer your supplier question @Grumpy (my wife calls me that), but this is the heavy duty set specified by airbagman for Grenadier. The heavy duty set includes a Kevlar cloth jacket to protect the airbags from sticks and stones. @Tazzieman is running this set on his vehicle.

They may ship internationally or have a UK dealer if you ask on their installers and dealers page - here.

 

[Grumpy]

Thanks, it was my misses who gave me the nickname too, joke in a kind way that stuck.

I've emailed airbagman so I'll see what happens.

Ta

G

 

[landmannnn]

Good evening all! I have a 2 seat utility which is boxed out to carry tools and parts as a service vehicle. With me sat in it on a weigh bridge it is 3440kgs, so 60 kgs off max. Weight. It drives and carries the weight well, but does sit a bit lower at the rear. I want some uprated rear springs to get it back up to normal kerb height, but not sure where to source in the uk? The dealer has suggested aftermarket rather than through Ineos….

I would suggest than contacting https://www.svtech.co.uk/about-svtech/ in the UK might be a good option. They should be able to uprate the gross vehicle maximum (that will give you some leeway) and quote you on upgrading the rear suspension.

 

[Grumpy]

Update.
Got contacted through Pedders UK.
They can import, 4 - 6 weeks lead in and £350 for the HD Kit.

So that looks like a solution.

G

 

[Ed I]

The Extra Heavy Duty (XHD) Eibach springs – Minimum constant load 300kg, are pretty beefie...is it ball weight or just a constant load you are concerned about?

I have just ordered my Eibachs after discussing the pros and cons with the service bloke at XHQ, because of my type of typical driving and towing weights the standard will be fine because they are already a stronger rated spring. They are the same height as the originals but the vehicles height gain is due to less sag and I won't have to wear a kidney belt

Morning Max just read your post on suspension, currently thinking of an upgrade I’m just concerned about the lift on the driveline,how are your new Eibach springs performing,did you change the shocks & installed air bags, has the upgraded affected the angle of your driveline. Regards Ed

 

[parb]

You could get an rzeppa joint as a spare part ahead of time. It's not very expensive and any mechanic should be able to put it on.

I'm looking at the eibach hd for mine. A slight lift so I'll add the rzeppa to my parts. I'm also eyeing the metalcloak dual rate spring, it's supposed to handle extra weight well. I'll know in a couple of weeks when they come out. They are local to me. I will add helper bags no matter which springs I buy. Airbagman out of Australia.