rear suspension hard

[Maccad40]

I've just got my 2010 d40 and my on road driving which is mostly empty. and i'm wondering if i can take out one of my leaves to make it ride a bit softer so i don't feel every bump in the road

 

[doc]

Is your rear suspension original? If so, it's probably sagged and the vehicle is likely riding on the helper springs - that would explain the harshness. You can't safely remove the helpers.

Best bet would be replacement springs.

 

[Maccad40]

yeah it's original and i't only just ticked over 60k but it had electric trailer brakes fitted so it might have towed a fare bit. can i get them reconditioned?

 

[Tappet]

Think doc might be onto it here. Generally I have found the D40's on the soft side for starters.

Replacement would probably be the go. I went for EFS. Just the 150kg extra load ones with Bilstien shocks and it rides very nicely unladen- for a truck.

 

[Maccad40]

ok well i've been looking into a new suspension system and what do people think of westcoast suspension