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Jan 19, 2016 21:15:39 GMT
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I took our Iveco Daily camper for MOT today and it failed on leaf spring bushes and it had a missing leaf on one side.
It's pretty tricky finding the spec and related parts for the Van as it's an 84 model.
My question is... can I remove the matching spring on the opposite side and that be legal? I'm aware that removing springs isn't the best thing to do on a commercial but it is a twin wheel and a tipper I think so the springs are beefed as it is.
I'm going to pull them out tomorrow to measure and have a look but any help or info on where might be good to buy them would be very helpful. I'm based in Norwich if that is of any help.
Thanks.
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Jan 19, 2016 21:38:29 GMT
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Jan 20, 2016 15:15:44 GMT
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As long as the springs are matched it should be fine for the MOT, problems may be that it rides too low and crashes through to the bump stops or the missing leaf could lead to an uneven stress distribution on the leaf above, a picture could help on this.
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Jan 22, 2016 16:17:26 GMT
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As long as the springs are matched it should be fine for the MOT, problems may be that it rides too low and crashes through to the bump stops or the missing leaf could lead to an uneven stress distribution on the leaf above, a picture could help on this. Thanks, not had a chance to take photos yet, I'll see if I can nab some. Thanks for the info, it's my first time messing with leaf springs so I'm more cautious than I would be with my usual stuff. |
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