Isuzu Crosswind XTO leafspring question

**anthon05** · May 17th, 2010 02:24 PM

hello.. ask ko lang ilan ba talaga leafspring ng 2001 XTO?

i bought mine 2nd hand napansin ko kasi four pieces ang leafspring, na compare ko ito sa 2009 model na 5 pcs ang leafspring.

binawasan kaya yun ng dating owner para d matagtag?

thanks

**Benzmizer** · May 17th, 2010 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by anthon05

ask ko lang ilan ba talaga leafspring ng 2001 XTO?

Ayon sa mahiwagang crystal ball ko, XTO used 4 leaf springs. (refer to diagram below)

.... so stop worrying and enjoy your "new" purchase. Congratulations!!!

**anthon05** · May 17th, 2010 04:49 PM

wow nice picture benzmizer thanks..

yung nakita kong 2009 i think its XT. taka ako bakit 5pcs leafspring.

**Benzmizer** · May 17th, 2010 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by anthon05

wow nice picture benzmizer thanks..

yung nakita kong 2009 i think its XT. taka ako bakit 5pcs leafspring.

You're welcome.

For our common reference, the Crosswind introduced the Flex Ride Suspension back in 2005.... and it's the same suspension that is still being used as of today. So it is likely that that 2009 XT you saw is already using the Flex Ride Suspension.

It does not automatically follow that if you see a set of (5) vs. a set of (4) leaf springs it means the former is "bumpier" than the latter. Leafs are made of the same structure but can vary depending on thickness --- which would have an effect on its ride and performance.

**anthon05** · May 17th, 2010 06:34 PM

yes I think your right the one I saw is a newer version probably what they

call flex ride.

thank you benzmizer

**tuthankhamun218** · June 8th, 2010 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Benzmizer

You're welcome.

For our common reference, the Crosswind introduced the Flex Ride Suspension back in 2005.... and it's the same suspension that is still being used as of today. So it is likely that that 2009 XT you saw is already using the Flex Ride Suspension.

It does not automatically follow that if you see a set of (5) vs. a set of (4) leaf springs it means the former is "bumpier" than the latter. Leafs are made of the same structure but can vary depending on thickness --- which would have an effect on its ride and performance.

ask ko lang sir benzmizer kung pwede kabitan ng flex ride suspension yung 2003 xuvi matic namin, kasi napansin ko, kahit bagong palit yung shocks (all original) mas matagtag pa din sya compared sa sportivo 2009 nung friend ko,,

**Benzmizer** · June 8th, 2010 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by tuthankhamun218

ask ko lang sir benzmizer kung pwede kabitan ng flex ride suspension yung 2003 xuvi matic namin, kasi napansin ko, kahit bagong palit yung shocks (all original) mas matagtag pa din sya compared sa sportivo 2009 nung friend ko,,

Pwede. Palit lang leafs yan. The spring constant of the 2004-older is higher to that of the Flex Ride.

**tuthankhamun218** · June 8th, 2010 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Benzmizer

Pwede. Palit lang leafs yan. The spring constant of the 2004-older is higher to that of the Flex Ride.

thanks sir benz,,

**Col_em** · June 9th, 2010 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Benzmizer

Pwede. Palit lang leafs yan. The spring constant of the 2004-older is higher to that of the Flex Ride.

good day sir. ask ko lang din kung may tamang sukat ba ang leaf spring shackle? may mabilhan ba nyan na oem o pinafabricate lang? mine kasi parang fabricated na sya gusto kung palitan ng OEM pag meron. kasi nag DIY ako last time palit ng rubber bushing,yong nut bali 16mm pero yong rubber bushing parang 18mm sya. thanks in advance.

**Col_em** · June 11th, 2010 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by Benzmizer

Pwede. Palit lang leafs yan. The spring constant of the 2004-older is higher to that of the Flex Ride.

Originally Posted by Col_em

good day sir. ask ko lang din kung may tamang sukat ba ang leaf spring shackle? may mabilhan ba nyan na oem o pinafabricate lang? mine kasi parang fabricated na sya gusto kung palitan ng OEM pag meron. kasi nag DIY ako last time palit ng rubber bushing,yong nut bali 16mm pero yong rubber bushing parang 18mm sya. thanks in advance.

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