Genuine Leaf Spring Identification?

[N Hamelin]

After a disappointing run with my Heystee Parabolics, I am switching back to Genuine LR leafs. I was lucky enough to find a set of almost new true genuine springs, but was wondering if anyone has any idea on how to determine the "handed" location of each spring? I'm not sure the part numbers are still legible.

Any help would be sincerely appreciated! :D

[lastV8]

Hello, The springs with slightly more curve (Taller) go under the driver. Both front and rear. The theory was that there would always be a driver and once seated the vehicle would sit level. In practice the springs are that stiff a very heavy driver would be needed for them to notice. Regards, Steven.

[N Hamelin]

I have also heard that it was as a result of the driver and fuel tank location on the RHD models, but a very reputable source once informed me that they were handed as a result of the engine and transmission sitting to the left side in the frame versus down the center. Anyone else heard that? It seems logical as that is a fixed weight bias that wouldn't change due to LHD or RHD.

Thank you though for the quick response! I hope to have them changed over later today.

[lastV8]

My engines and transmissions always ran down the middle! The springs are handed and would change sides whether a LHD or RHD. Regards, Steven.

[Roverworks]

Engine/trans are off set on all Series trucks. You can see the crank hole for the engine is not centered in the front bumper So the centerline of the engine is off-set accordingly. Also, many will have noted the bulkhead toe boxes are roomy on The RHS and less so on the LHS.

Alan
Rover Works BC ltd