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Old 25-09-2019, 22:02   #1
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As we do a lot of caravan towing with either of our two LWB Terrano's one thing we have noticed is a tendancy with the loadout we have (Awning and Poles along with anexe and it's poles behind the front seats along with ground sheets for both, two folding bikes behind the back seat and the noseweight of the van), to squat a bit at the rear, which is more noticeable at night with the headlight setting. We are thinking of perhaps fitting a set of the wedge type of spring assisters. our last two Granadas had these and they made quite a difference.
Anyone any thoughts or have actualy done this?
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Old 25-09-2019, 22:17   #2
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Might be better getting a pair of HD rear springs with a higher compression rate
I've used the round rubber ones that fit in the coils in past which worked ok.
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Old 25-09-2019, 22:32   #3
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I would go for higher rated springs... They are actually pretty easy to swap out.

I fitted them to mine, and never looked back, although I did go for a 2" lift, so fitted longer shocks as well.

When towing, we usually fold the rear seats down, then load it up with 12 ferrets, in 2 cages on a custom made shelf, a 3Kw Genny, 40Kgs of Ferret litter, 40l of Petrol, a Mobicool Freezer full of the Ferrets frozen food, a portable Aircon unit, and other bits that fit in... We then have the 8foot long roof box, which we put lighter things in, like spare fleece ferret bedding, and clothes for us. I just drop the head lights down with the switch, and never had a problem with them dazzling.
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I know Paul has added this spring assists to his rear springs with good effect.

I upgraded my factory springs to get a 2" lift and as a consequence, it has worked well for supporting the caravans weight.

Another option is to go full hog, get some airbag assist on there!
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Old 26-09-2019, 18:04   #5
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thanks all for the replies.
Where would I be able to get a couple of sets of HD sproings for standard ride height?
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