Heavy Commercial Leaf Springs

Our collection of heavy duty leaf springs caters to a variety of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). Explore the range to discover leaf springs designed for popular brands like Volvo and Scania. Can’t find leaf springs to meet your vehicles specifications? Explore our collection of Light Commercial Leaf Springs or contact a member of our team – we will try our best to source your leaf springs in just 24 hours!

FAQs

What is the difference between heavy duty and light commercial leaf springs?

The difference between heavy and light duty leaf springs is the amount of weight they can withstand. Heavy duty leaf springs, as the name suggests, are designed to carry heavier loads than light leaf springs. In turn, they are usually found on larger, HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles) like lorries which – with the right equipment – can withstand up to 44 tonnes. Alternatively, light duty or standard leaf springs are typically installed on LCVs (Light Commercial Vehicles) like vans, which can legally withstand up to 3.5 tonnes.

What are the benefits of leaf spring suspension?

There are several benefits to using a leaf spring suspension system, some of which include:

• Durability – due to their layered design, leaf springs are incredibly long-lasting and can comfortably withstand heavy loads for hundreds of thousands of miles.
• Versatility – leaf springs can be modified and designed to meet manufacturers specifications for a wide variety of vehicles including vans, trucks, trailers and lorries.
• Cost-efficiency – with their simple yet effective design, leaf springs are incredibly cost-effective as they are reliable and relatively easy to produce.
• Comfort – leaf springs ensure a smooth ride when transporting heavy loads – even when encountering uneven roads and potholes.
• Safety – leaf springs optimise your vehicles performance by ensuring your tyres are aligned, your vehicle is at an even height and steering is unimpaired.

Are there different types of leaf springs?

Yes, there are two main types of leaf springs: mono leaf springs and multi leaf springs. Mono leaf springs feature a single layer of metal without any additional plates, whilst multi leaf springs feature multiple metal plates fixed together to create a stack. Whilst both vehicle support vehicle suspension systems, multi leaf springs are more popular amongst commercial vehicles as they offer greater strength and durability.

Why choose Midland Road Springs?

With over 40 years of experience, our team at Midland Road Springs specialise in supplying, fitting and repairing commercial leaf springs. Stocking a wide variety of makes and models for professionals and the public, we only offer the highest quality products and services for your vehicles. In fact, our customers are important to our family run business, we offer all new and existing customers a 12 month guarantee on standard parts along with next day delivery.