Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) coil springs must be strong enough to support loads without compromising on vehicle handling whilst they travel from job to job, according to Kilen.
Their LCV range covers popular UK applications such as the Ford Transit Connect, Citroën Berlingo, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Partner and Volkswagen Transporter.
Kilen coil springs use high grade steel from selected mills to achieve the surface and internal wire quality necessary for modern suspension springs.
Each Kilen spring is protected from corrosion using a chemical process called zinc phosphating and painted with an epoxy powder resin, more durable than standard paint.
Kilen’s coil spring replacements are 15 to 30 per cent stronger than standard springs, allowing the springs to support a heavier load without compromising on vehicle handling, according to the manufacturer.
Range highlights:
- 11479A for Citroën Berlingo 1.6 (2010-2016)
- 13443 for Ford Transit 2.2 (2011-2014)
- 60022 for Vauxhall Combo 1.3 (2006-2012)
The coil springs only increase resistance proportionately to the load they carry and hold the same quality as those from original vehicle manufacturers, so can be installed by authorised repair workshops without any warranty restrictions.
Whilst the majority of OE coil springs are made from parallel spring wire that maintains a constant thickness throughout the length of the spring, a small number of OE manufacturers employ tapered wire springs on a limited number of applications in order to achieve a slight weight saving.
Kilen’s coil spring range incorporates a selection of tapered wire alternatives for the OE look with a two year warranty to sit alongside their existing parallel wire designs for durability with a three year warranty.
Kilen’s electronic catalogues are updated automatically; they have also introduced a free mobile app, available for download for iOS and Android users.
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