Used Truck Leaf Springs for Front & Rear Suspension

Used truck leaf springs for front & rear suspension

Leaf springs are one of the core components of a heavy truck suspension system. They support vehicle weight, control ride height and help keep axles correctly located under the chassis. On European HGVs leaf springs are used on front and rear axles in parabolic or multi-leaf form, often working together with air suspension on drive or tag axles.

In this category we offer used OEM truck leaf springs removed from complete donor vehicles. Typical examples include front and rear leaf spring packs for DAF XF/CF, MAN TGS/TGX, Mercedes-Benz Actros and Volvo FH/FM trucks, as well as springs for other popular European lorry brands.

What you will find in the Leaf Springs category

Stock in the Leaf Springs category changes as new donor trucks arrive, but it typically includes:

• front parabolic leaf springs for steering axles on tractors and rigids;
• rear multi-leaf and parabolic spring packs for drive, midlift and tag axles;
• 2-, 3- and multi-leaf assemblies with different load ratings and camber profiles;
• leaf spring packs with helper leaves used on heavy-duty and construction applications;
• springs supplied with shackles or brackets where they remain attached on removal;
• selected associated components such as spring saddles or plates supplied together with the main spring, as shown in the photos.

Each listing includes clear photos, OE/OEM part numbers where available and donor vehicle details so you can compare length, width, number of leaves, bush diameters and mounting style with the leaf springs fitted to your own truck.

Truck brands & typical applications

Most leaf springs in this category are taken from mainstream European heavy trucks, including:

• DAF XF and CF tractors and rigids with front and rear leaf suspension;
• MAN TGS and TGX long-haul, distribution and construction trucks;
• Mercedes-Benz Actros, Antos and Arocs in various axle and chassis configurations;
• Volvo FH and FM long-distance and regional haulage vehicles;
• other brands such as Scania, Iveco and Renault Trucks when suitable donor vehicles are available.

Because these are genuine OEM components removed from complete trucks, each spring pack is normally matched to a specific axle position, suspension design, chassis rating and emission standard.

Why truck leaf springs matter

Healthy leaf springs are critical for:

• load carrying and ride height – correct spring rate and camber keep the chassis level under load and maintain proper ride height;
• stability and handling – controlling axle movement helps reduce roll, bounce and axle wind-up under braking and acceleration;
• tyre wear and braking performance – a stable axle geometry supports even tyre contact and predictable braking behaviour;
• protecting the chassis and body – worn or broken springs can overload bushes, hangers and frame rails, leading to expensive structural repairs.

Typical reasons to replace truck leaf springs

Common reasons to order parts from the Leaf Springs category include:

• cracked or broken leaves – often discovered during inspections or annual tests;
• excessive sagging on one side or axle due to fatigue and loss of camber over time;
• visible corrosion and thinning of leaves in high-salt environments;
• misaligned axle or poor ride quality linked to worn springs or damaged packs;
• uprating or restoring chassis capacity after previous non-original or cut-down springs have been fitted;
• replacing non-original spring packs with the correct OEM leaf springs for your truck brand and suspension design.

How to choose the correct truck leaf spring

To minimise fitting issues and ensure the right ride height and load capacity, please check the following details before ordering:

• truck brand, model and chassis type – for example DAF XF106, MAN TGX Euro 6, Mercedes Actros MP4, Volvo FH4;
• axle position – front steering axle, rear drive axle, midlift or tag axle;
• spring type – parabolic vs multi-leaf, main spring pack only or main + helper leaves;
• overall length and width – eye-to-eye or bolt hole centres, and spring width in millimetres;
• bush size and mounting – eye diameter, bush inner diameter and shackle / hanger arrangement;
• chassis / suspension code or load rating – where available in the vehicle data plate or manufacturer documentation;
• OEM part numbers stamped or printed on your existing leaf spring, matched against the references shown in the product description.

If you are unsure, you can contact us with your VIN or registration number and clear photos of your existing spring, bushes and hangers. Our team can help you confirm compatibility before you place an order. For general guidance, see How to Find the Right Part and Compatibility & VIN Policy.

Used OEM leaf springs from dismantled trucks

VRA Truckparts specialises in used OEM truck parts sourced from carefully selected donor vehicles. Trucks are inspected and documented before dismantling so that suspension, steering and chassis components can be assessed. During dismantling, our technicians remove leaf springs, check leaves, eyes and bushes for visible damage and reject units that do not meet our standards.

Usable leaf spring packs are cleaned externally, labelled with OEM references where available and stored under cover in our yard and warehouse ready for dispatch. To learn more about how we work, please visit Our Dismantling & Quality Process, Warranty & Part Condition and Trucks We Dismantle.

Related suspension & steering categories

If you are repairing or upgrading the suspension and steering system on your truck, you may also want to browse:

• Air Ride Suspension – air springs and related parts that often work together with leaf springs on drive and tag axles;
• Shock Absorbers/Dampers – dampers that control axle and cab movement alongside the spring packs;
• Suspension & Steering Links – reaction rods, stabiliser links and other components that locate the axles;
• Axles – front and rear axles and related suspension components;
• Delivery & Shipping, Payment & VAT and Returns & Refunds – for full details on logistics, VAT handling and returns when ordering suspension parts.

Delivery, payment & returns

Most leaf springs and spring packs can be shipped as palletised consignments or heavy parcels with tracked delivery across the UK and EU. For details of available services, transit times and costs, please see our Delivery & Shipping page.

Information about payment methods, VAT handling and returns is available on Payment & VAT and Returns & Refunds. If you need to combine leaf springs with shock absorbers, air springs or steering components for the same vehicle, our team will be happy to help you build a complete order.