While I was fitting new side rails to my 2020 MR Triton I noticed the leaf springs. They are sagging!
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Asked by John
I haven't gone to Mitsubishi yet, however while I was fitting new side rails to my 2020 MR Triton I noticed the leaf springs. They are sagging! I have a canopy on the back that I carry my dog in and rarely do I tow. If I do it's a 6x4 trailer with little weight on it. Do you have any advice on this?
Answered by CarsGuide
12 Aug 2022The first thing to do is to ascertain whether the suspension has sagged or not. This can be measured quite simply and the results will tell you if the springs have lost tension or not. A canopy fitted to the Triton shouldn’t really make any appreciable difference to its ride height, nor should the world’s biggest dog, but it must be factored in. Neither should towing a box trailer have any long-term effect on a vehicle rated to tow anything up to 3100kg.
If the springs have sagged, then it’s back to Mitsubishi as you have a legitimate warranty claim.
If they’re within specification and you want more rear spring, there are plenty of aftermarket companies that can supply a spring that will lift the vehicle to the height you require. Be aware, though, that there are different limits on how high you can lift a vehicle depending on what state or territory you’re in, and major modification in this department may require an engineer to sign off on the changes.
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