HiRail suspension, Repair & Railway Accounts · Winnipeg, Manitoba

Measured around the application

Custom spring solutions start with the unit.

Working vehicles are not all loaded or equipped the same way. We review the spring pack, stance, installed equipment and intended use before discussing rearching, rebuilding or an add a leaf solution.

Rows of leaf spring assemblies stored on racks inside the workshop.

Custom spring work does not increase the manufacturer’s stated GVWR, axle rating or legal carrying capacity.

When custom spring work may be considered

Start with what changed.

  • The unit has a persistent low stance
  • Added equipment has changed how the vehicle sits
  • A direct catalogue replacement is not available
  • The current pack needs rebuilding rather than a single leaf
  • The operator wants support reviewed for the normal working load
Options reviewed after measurement

What we can review.

  • Spring pack rearching
  • Spring pack rebuilding
  • Add a leaf solutions
  • Custom leaf matching and shaping where suitable
  • Related U bolts and mounting hardware
Service process

From the reported concern to an approved scope.

Vehicle configuration, access and the requested work are reviewed before the next stage is confirmed.

  1. 01

    Understand the current vehicle use and installed equipment

  2. 02

    Measure the stance, spring and mounting arrangement

  3. 03

    Review the safest practical option

  4. 04

    Confirm parts, work scope and approval before proceeding

Inside the shop

The details behind the work.

Leaf spring assemblies in the foreground with racks of suspension parts behind them.
Truck leaf springs, frame mounts and shock absorber exposed with the wheel removed in the shop.
Leaf springs and spring assemblies stocked on orange steel racks.
Helpful answers

Questions about this service.

Direct answers help confirm whether the unit and requested work belong at Standard HiRail.

Does an add a leaf increase the rated vehicle capacity?

No. It may change support or ride characteristics, but it does not change the manufacturer’s GVWR or axle ratings.

Do you need the vehicle before recommending rearching?

Yes. Photos and unit details can help us prepare, but measurements and physical inspection are normally needed before the final recommendation.

Start with the unit

Talk through the custom spring work concern.

Have the unit number, year, make, model and a short description ready. We will confirm whether the vehicle and requested work fit our current service scope.