Leaf spring

A leaf spring is a simple, durable type of vehicle suspension system. It consists of several stacked, arc-shaped metal strips (or "leaves") secured to the axle and chassis. It absorbs shocks, supports heavy loads, and stabilises vehicles.Also known as semi-elliptical or cart springs, they sit clamped under or over the rear axle on vans, pickups, and many older or commercial vehicles, with their ends held in chassis eyes and a swinging shackle. Decades of load cycles flatten the arch, rust creeps between the leaves, and eventually a leaf cracks outright. A broken main leaf can let the axle shift position under the vehicle, changing the handling mid-corner and putting the rear leaf springs' full load onto parts never meant to carry it.Replacement is due when:

• The rear sits visibly lower than it should, loaded or empty
• The vehicle leans to one side from a sagged or broken spring
• Clunks and creaks come from the rear over bumps
• A leaf is visibly cracked, snapped, or slid out of the stack
• The ride has turned harsh and the axle bottoms out under loads it used to carry
• Rust has swollen and separated the leaves

Parthunt24 groups used leaf spring listings from marketplaces like ProxyParts, Ovoko, eBay, and TotalParts, so 53 options sit ready to compare on price, condition, and fitment before any seller enters the picture.

Leaf springs are one of four main spring types alongside coil, torsion bar, and air, and within the leaf family the variety is wide: the load rating and leaf count decide how the vehicle sits and carries, so a standard-duty spring under a heavy-duty van sags immediately, while the reverse rides like a cart.Match the OEM number, the length and mounting eye spacing, and the shackle type, and check whether the design is symmetrical, since some packs are side-specific. Aftermarket leaf springs with extra leaves suit towing and cargo conversions but stiffen the unladen ride.Search your van or pickup's details on Parthunt24 and the springs that fit rise to the top. Clicking a listing opens it on its marketplace of origin, where the seller deals with the specifics and the sale.

• Vehicle compatibility: Match the make, model, year, axle type, and OEM part number.
• Front vs rear leaf spring: Most vehicles use rear leaf springs, but verify the axle position.
• Load capacity: Check the standard-duty vs heavy-duty spring rating.
• Number of leaves: Different spring packs affect ride height and stiffness.
• Spring length and width: Verify the dimensions and mounting eye spacing.
• Suspension compatibility: Standard, towing, cargo, or off-road suspension setups may differ.
• Mounting eye and shackle type: Verify the bushing size and attachment design.
• Single-stage vs multi-stage spring: Heavy-duty vehicles may use progressive spring packs.
• Ride height compatibility: Some springs alter vehicle height or load handling.
• Left vs right compatibility: Certain asymmetrical spring designs are side-specific.
• Included bushings and hardware: Some assemblies include mounting components.
• Condition: Inspect for cracks, sagging, rust, broken leaves, or worn bushings.

A leaf spring wears by flattening, so the arch in the photos is the first thing to judge. A spring photographed off the vehicle should still hold a clear curve; one lying nearly flat has given its best years to someone else's payloads.

• Photos: The full arch from the side, each leaf end, the centre bolt, and both eyes.
• Seller reputation: An established seller with positive recent feedback.
• Compatibility: OEM number, length, and load rating against your vehicle.
• Included components: Spring only, or with bushings, U-bolts, and shackles?
• Condition: Cracked or shifted leaves, heavy rust between leaves, worn eye bushings.
• Testing: A note on the donor's mileage and the spring's measured arch height.
• Warranty and returns: Return rights agreed in case a cracked leaf shows up on arrival.
• Shipping: Banded and palletised, since loose heavy springs damage themselves in transit.
• Documentation: The donor vehicle's type and its load history if known.

If the arch, leaves, and seller's notes all look good, go ahead and order.

Leaf spring price rises with the leaf count and the load rating. Used single-leaf and light-duty springs trade around €30-€70, multi-leaf packs for vans and pickups bring €80-€180, and heavy-duty or extra-long assemblies for commercial vehicles exceed €250.A leaf spring online starts from 6.00 on Parthunt24.What lifts a leaf spring price:

• Leaf count: Multi-stage and progressive packs cost more than simple two-leaf springs.
• Load rating: Heavy-duty and towing-spec springs outprice standard versions.
• Length: Long-wheelbase and commercial springs carry larger price tags.
• Hardware: Bushings, U-bolts, and shackles bundled raise the value.
• Arch condition: Springs with strong remaining arch command the premium.

Scan the Parthunt24 list top to bottom and the lowest leaf spring price shows itself in seconds.

Springs should be replaced in pairs across the axle, since a fresh spring beside a sagged one leaves the vehicle sitting and handling crooked. The hardware clamping the spring has lived under the same loads and salt, so most of it should be renewed during the swap. Browse these on Parthunt24:

• Mounting brackets: Rusted or elongated brackets won't hold a fresh spring true.
• Shock absorbers: Tired dampers overwork new springs from day one.
• U-bolts: Stretch when torqued, so they're single-use; always fit new.
• Bushings: Perished eye bushings clunk and let the axle wander.
• Shackles: Seized or worn shackles stop the spring flexing through its travel.
• Coil spring: The front axle's equivalent, worth checking during rear work.
• Centre bolts: Locate the axle on the spring; replace if stretched or rusted.

Springs for a specific wheelbase and load rating are scattered thinly enough that finding two matching ones is half the battle. Parthunt24 wins that battle early by gathering the major used-parts marketplaces into one set of results, where length, leaf count, and condition appear against every used leaf springs listing, for vans, pickups, and commercial vehicles across Europe. Pick the best deal from every marketplace without visiting a single one separately. Compare prices, find the best deal, and buy leaf spring sets for your vehicle today on Parthunt24.