ronnie_rotten Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 how come some Hicaps have a gvw of 3050kg and some 3500? Is it a spring option when new, and if that's the case, is it possible to easily upgrade using original factory approved parts and then apply for the change to the log book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 possibly have the 3500kg gross if the double springs as on 130's are fitted. replating for a higher or lower GVW is just a letter to DVLA, I believe it'll have to go to a VOSA test station, worth asking at your nearest VOSA HGV test station before buying any parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicapster Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Mine is 3500k and has some right big coil springs on it dont know if it came from the factory with them, as it was originaly purchased by a quarrying company.Changing/ upgrading springs is,nt very difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie_rotten Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 What's the setup like on a 130 then? I always assumed they'd just have heavier duty springs rather than any major differences. Are they a greater gvw? I can't remember off hand what colour the stripes are on the springs, but yeah, they are a bigger spring with bigger hangers and cups on the axle. I'd put a set of 130's on just for the increased 'potential' if they came my way and fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 130 has helper springs inside the big rear springs. http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/springinfo.html#OEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have 130 springs on my 110 Defender. We think it's a lovely ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerboy_y2k Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 110's and 130's fitted with 3500kg gvw suspension also has a stronger rear axle than the 3050kg gvw ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 110's and 130's fitted with 3500kg gvw suspension also has a stronger rear axle than the 3050kg gvw ones. only if they have the later Td5 type rear axle, the Salisbury unit was used before the Td5 type axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerboy_y2k Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 only if they have the later Td5 type rear axle, the Salisbury unit was used before the Td5 type axle Salisbury axle for SW and std comercial axle suffix 215 for drum brakes, 398 for disc brakes. 110HD and 130 suffix 245 for drum brakes and 388 for disc brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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