The spring specialists

Kilen produce the world’s largest range of coil springs and operate a vast European distribution network stocking well over a million units. Kilen recommends that coil springs be replaced in axle pairs, as two springs on the same axle will typically degrade at similar rates with normal use, so if one breaks the other will not be far behind. The cost and inconvenience of a vehicle being off the road on two separate occasions in a short space of time means that replacing in pairs is not only best practice but also ensures customer satisfaction and safety.

Failing to replace springs in axle pairs can have multiple negative consequences, including increased braking distances, less responsive steering, less secure road holding, and reduced levels of comfort.

Kilen springs hold the same quality as OE and can therefore be installed with confidence and without any warranty restrictions. All Kilen parallel wire coil springs have a three-year warranty, whilst tapered wire alternatives come with two years warranty. Kilen’s technical bulletins contain a wealth of important coil spring information, and can be downloaded from the Kilen website www.kilensprings.com or from the Secure Area of the UAN website an A3 ‘pairs’ poster is also available to all UAN members.