Aussie Super Springs

[nuthanav]

G'day all,
I want to assist the std rear leaf suspension in my 2014 build ST-X (V6). I don't expect much from the saggy a**e Nissan setup for when i do need to hang some weight of the back of the D40
I want to know if anyone has used the Aussie Super Spring kit for that purpose.
I cant justify an upgrade spring pack kit for the few times that it would be required. Any feed back would be appreciated.

 

[Oldie]

I wasn't sure about new springs on my old gal either so put a set of iron man helpers on. They are ok with a little bit of weight in the back but that's all.
I rather like the American super springs as in the attached pic.
From what I can see of the aussie version, you have to do some cutting of the bump stop and they supply a little piece of rubber to be "Super Glued" on top of the spring and I'm not sure about doing that.
Personal choice I guess.
Cheers

 

[nuthanav]

Thanks for that Oldie.
Seems that the American product works on the same principle. If the thing remains durable and works as effectively as its design suggests, it's the solution for me.
I'm with you about the cutting of the std bump stop too, not my preference either. I'd say the American spring seems to be a better design in that area.
I haven't seen the American product for sale here. Guess I'll have to do some
digging around.

 

[Oldie]

If I've been reading correct, I think the USA Nissan frontier is the same as our Navara. correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway, I've sent an email to the mob in the US to see if their Super Springs will fit my 2003 D22.
this is their website.
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/super-springs/nissan/frontier

You will find them on Youtube, some interesting clips about their super springs.

Cheers

 

[mike1303]

Just replace the springs, better off in the long run mate

 

[nuthanav]

G'day Mike 1303,
think I'm going to sit on this for a while yet and churn it through some more.
If had an application which required "the real deal" solution for a complete rear end rebuild with the right AM gear I wouldn't hesitate.
The thing is this ute just rolls around as an empty ute with only the driver 99.9% of the time.Hardly gets over 90klm/hr!
Sometimes (4-5 times per year) pulls a decent horse float and pulls a plant trailer also 4-5 times a year at about 3T. The "ball weight" drops the springs from unloaded by about 40mm. Not excessive but as we all know the Nav back end is soft.
If it was doing these types of jobs even 50% of the time no doubt what I'd do.
Hence the dilemma.
Thanks for the opinions and input. I appreciate it.

 

[mike1303]

Doesn't seem like a dilemma to me. New two stage "confirm" leafs.

Give John a ring at ZORDOS suspension.
He's the only bloke I talk to.
So far supplied and installed 5 kits through him, for various different load carrying requirements

 

[happy john]

If you don't want to replace the springs as Mike suggested just add a leaf to your existing ones. The rear will be firmer and probably come up 15mm. For your limited use that would be the most simple upgrade. The stock springs are still crap though.

 

[happy john]

+1 on above by Mike.

 

[Oldie]

I've been quoted US$696 delivered to my door. current conversion is about AU$964
I'll shop around for a full heavy duty rear spring job in the Perth metro but knowing the bandits here it will cost a lot more.
Will probably have to get them from the East as usual to save a ton of money.

 

[happy john]

Give John a call mate, just don't waste your time or money, I doubt your quotes will come near his with support to back it up.
Cheers
http://www.zordos4wdsuspension.com.au/

 

[mike1303]

RING JOHN.

HE WILL SHIP THEM TO YOU

Listen man ffs