mk1 /2 rear springs

[tb2]

hi could some one on here tell me if mk1 rear springs off a twin wheeler will go onto a mk2 twin wheeler and how any leaves spring can can you have on a mk2 thanks for any help on this matter ian

[Gunslinger]

i believe they will swap over, although it is more common to swap the otherway, i do know that mk3 ones will swap onto a mk2 (talking twin rear wheelers only here)

as for how many springs, mine had twins but now has triples, i have seen 5 leaf ones, but they were mighty stiff

[tb2]

thanks
does any one know were i can 5 leave springs from thank ian

[Gunslinger]

i'll ask the guy who had the ones i saw if he still has them, but i dont know how old they were, or if he still has them, i am fairly sure they needed new bushes

[FredTransit]

Ian I didn't know you wanted springs, I have some standard (2 leaf) Mk2, and you can make up bigger springs using others and bigger u bolts, or buy them new from Paddington Springs in Wembley. Not sure where from at your bit of the counrty though.

[Gunslinger]

i forgot to say, this guy is always on ebay, and to be honest, thats not a bad price, and if he will custom build as well probably worth giving a ring, also i dont think he's too far from you ....



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/new-ford-transit-all-models-rear-leaf-springs_W0QQitemZ4604766605QQcategoryZ36799QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



here's the text from the auction ...

Title

new ford transit all models rear leaf springs

heavy duty for all models also available



Description

new ford transit rear leaf spring including bushes.

the price is £68+vat per spring(can be sold in pairs)

free delivery within a 30 mile radius of minworth,sutton coldfield,west midlands but can be sent by courier at cost within the uk.

any questions please email me or ring 0121 351 6229 or 07836517741

[tb2]

thanks for the help i will give him a ring in a day or two

[TRANSITBILL]

Hi some mk 1 transits had slipper springs (only one eye bush on one end) just one spring eye on the front and the rear end slipped over a pin hence slipper springs , but i have fitted mk 2 on mk ones with spring eye bush either end and vise versa ..best wishes billy

[TRANSITBILL]

F orgot to say be careful how many leafs you put on back,just watch the angle of propshaft to centre bearing carrier.i put ambulance springs on a mk 2 once it stood so proud but ate propshafts best wishes billy

[madmark]

yep my mk1 has slippers on the springs! thats about so far the only part thats not changeable with a mk2 and mk3!

[Gunslinger]

just heard back from my mate he doesnt have those 5 leaf springs anymore .... sorry

[tb2]

thanks for the help

[Rolo]

Hi some mk 1 transits had slipper springs (only one eye bush on one end) just one spring eye on the front and the rear end slipped over a pin hence slipper springs , but i have fitted mk 2 on mk ones with spring eye bush either end and vise versa ..best wishes billy

You mean you put newer, much more curved springs, without having to remove the mounting saddle from the top of the axle and rewelding it at the bottom?

That's exactly what I had to do after fabricating a pair of shackles for the rear spring eye out of a Toyota truck pair of shackles.

[Rolo]

i believe they will swap over, although it is more common to swap the otherway, i do know that mk3 ones will swap onto a mk2 (talking twin rear wheelers only here)

Does the same apply to the whole rear axle and wheels?

I'm trying to update my Mark 1 dual rear wheel axle as a matter of urgency because of brake, diff whine and leak problems and if I can fit a much newer than a Mark 2 one it would be great.

[Gunslinger]

as far as i know yes, couple of things to watch out for

1) bushes/shackles might be of different dimensions
2) becareful of chassis cab ones (flatbeds, dropsiders) because the chassis rails curve inwards in that area and the distance between the saddles might be different .... i say only "might" be different, you'll have to measure the one your getting to be 100% sure its ok
3) Rear diff Ratio
4) mk3 axles are 1 1/2 to 2 inches narrower than mk2 versions (the difference being between the spring saddle and the drum

and also i am not sure if there isnt some difference in the saddle locations between your vehicles over there to ours over here, as far as i know both the mk1 and mk2's over here had the saddle on top of the axle so the springs sits down onto it

hope this helps a little bit, hopefully someone with a mk1 that has done this sort of swap will chip in here with some definative answers for you