Standard Auto Spring Works
Add-a-Leaf and Load Support
An add-a-leaf or heavier spring pack may help a suitable vehicle support its normal working load more consistently. We first need to understand the vehicle, equipment and load.
What you may notice
Signs worth having checked.
- The vehicle sags under its normal working load
- Permanent equipment changes the rear ride height
- The existing spring pack feels too soft for regular use
- The vehicle needs a more stable loaded stance
- The current spring configuration no longer suits the work
What we look at
The inspection goes beyond one part.
- Normal and maximum operating load
- Permanent tools, service bodies or other equipment
- Existing spring pack and related hardware
- Loaded and unloaded ride height expectations
- Whether an add-a-leaf or complete pack is more suitable
Good to know
Adding a leaf or installing a heavier spring pack does not increase the vehicle's manufacturer assigned Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWRs). The vehicle must still be operated within every published and legal limit.
What helps us prepare
- Year, make and model
- Vehicle type and unit number when applicable
- A short description in your own words
- Clear photos ready if staff asks you to share them
- Optional VIN identifier for a possible vehicle match
Related spring services
The best answer may combine more than one service.
Leaf Spring Repair
A careful assessment of the spring pack, hardware and the way the vehicle is used.
Explore the ServiceA clear look at the damaged leaf, the rest of the pack and the surrounding hardware.
Explore the ServiceReplacement spring packs selected around the vehicle, its condition and normal use.
Explore the ServiceTalk with the shop