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Picking up the right spring solution

As a key supplier of suspension springs to the automotive aftermarket, Lesjöfors Heavy Springs UK has been involved in a number of innovative suspension spring designs, working in collaboration with customers to solve engineering issues.

06/01/2023 16:26:59

Lesjöfors Heavy Springs recently engineered a series of hard-wearing heavy-duty suspension springs to manage the increased payload demanded by the pick-up truck industry.

Project overview
The life of a pick-up truck is tough. They mean business, no nonsense, no fuss – just robust handling in rugged terrains.
However, look a little deeper, and beneath its macho shell is an art of engineering bespoke-designed to handle the rough and tumble expectations of a pick-up.

Dive even further and you’ll discover that there is a demand from the UK market for an increased payload, which requires a whole new level of suspension spring. This is where Lesjöfors Heavy Springs comes in...

Read the full article in DPA's January issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.