King Springs is Australia’s leading specialists manufacturer of aftermarket coil springs.
They have internal capabilities to design, develop, and manufacture springs all from the one site.
King Springs leads the way in design and manufacture of advanced progressive springs with both variable pitch and tapered wire forms.
King Springs service all sectors of the automotive market including passenger, commercial and Four Wheel Drive vehicles and various motorsport categories including circuit, rally, speedway and off road racing.
King Springs was established in 1956 on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
Their complex today comprises of three adjoining factories spanning 8000 sqm
MANUFACTURING
King Springs are manufactured using only the best X5K Steel available.
They use computer controlled coiling machines, electronic furnaces, automatic bar peeling process and cambering machines which have been designed and custom built by King Springs to ensure that all areas of the manufacturing processes are of the highest standard.
The high stress material that is only supplied from One Steel is shipped to the plant in an annealed state then bar peeled and polished to the exact size to remove all surface defects, then cut to length.
The material is then heated in electric furnaces to 1000 degrees celcius, formed on computer controlled machines, then hardened by quenching in oil to achieve a hardness of 62 HRC. At this stage the springs are end ground if required.
The next process is shot peening of all surface areas to increase durability.
Every spring is coil scragged, tested, and a full and final inspection is carried out.
All springs are then powder coated for the most durable finish and also to offer maximum presentation.
The springs are then labelled by inkjet and packed up as pairs ready for shipping.
King Springs carry large stocks of most springs for immediate supply.
All King Springs are manufactured under a quality control system that is xompliant with ISO-9001:2008
MOTORSPORTS
King Springs are found on most leading cars in every facet of motorsport including race, rally, off road and 4×4 racing.
At the forefront of their motorsport involvement are the Tapered Wire Progressive Rate Springs which have gained a worldwide reputation.
King Springs look at motorsport as being the ultimate testing ground for their products.
The information and experience gained from motorsport involvement only serves to enhance their abilities to be able to design and manufacture all of their products to the highest of standards.
Here are just a few of the current crop of V8 Supercar Teams that are using King Springs
PROGRESSIVE RATE SPRINGS
There is no disputing the advantage of increasing the spring rate in a vehicle to improve vehicle stability and load carrying capacity, however, in many vehicles we are often confronted with three major considerations:
Ride Comfort
Shock Absorber Control
Spring Entrapment
RIDE COMFORT
is always a consideration. The spring rate must increase enough to give improvement without causing undue harshness.
SHOCK ABSORBER CONTROL
- The shock absorber obviously plays a vital role in controlling a vehicle’s stability. Excessive spring rate can often find shock absorbers struggling to control the vehicle (lack of rebound control).
SPRING ENTRAPMENT
- When an increase in spring rate and decrease in vehicle ride height is required, spring entrapment can become a problem. Previously, the only solution being a compromise of minimal increase in spring rate and/or minimal decrease in vehicle ride height giving unsatisfactory results (suspension bottoming or not low enough).
ENTER KINGS PERFORMANCE TAPERED WIRE / PROGRESSIVE RATE COIL SPRINGS
Progressive rate springs are the ultimate in spring design. The principle is simple. The spring rate increases when you need it (cornering, load carrying etc.) and decreases it when you don’t. The science being over what suspension travel and to what degree the spring rate will increase. This varies greatly between vehicles. Referring to the above 3 conditions with Kings Tapered Wire / Performance Progressive Rate Springs a substantial spring rate increase is achieved with minimal loss of ride comfort as the spring rate increases and decreases where necessary. As the spring de-rates (the spring rate decreases) the shock absorber no longer struggles for rebound control and gives improved vehicle stability.
With Kings Performance Tapered Wire / Progressive Rate Coil Springs, spring entrapment problems are now often solved with substantial spring rate increases and ride height decreases available.
KINGS PERFORMANCE TAPERD WIRE / PROGRESSIVE RATE COIL SPRING
“The Intelligent Coil Spring”
Progressive Rate Design Principles
Remembering the principle, ‘the less coils in a spring, the higher the spring rate’ as the spring compresses under load the gathered coils come into contact and become inactive thus increasing the spring rate. The point at which each coil comes into contact and the rate of increase is the result of extensive research, development and testing on advanced testing equipment.
De-Rate
Kings Performance Tapered Wire / Progressive Rate Springs in most cases are designed around the De-rate principle, i.e.; the critical part of the suspension travel from ride height back to full suspension drop. The aim is to allow the spring rate to decrease smoothly back to original spring rate or as close as possible.
Example:
Original Spring Rate 120lb/” Heavy Duty Linear Spring Rate 160lb/” King Performance Progressive Spring Rate 130lb/” to 200lb/”
Result:
The above progressive rate spring would have similar or more improved ride quality than the heavy duty spring with a substantially higher spring rate being achieved at ride height.
Please Note: Tapered Wire / Progressive Rate Springs are not necessary for all vehicles and are only used in specific vehicles recommended by King Springs depending on suspension type and spring travel.
King’s Tapered Wire / Progressive Rate Springs have the unique ability to allow many part numbers to cross reference not only between different vehicles but also front and rear. As the load varies in all cases, the spring rate adjusts accordingly
Why are Springs Replaced
There are three major reasons springs are replaced:
1. HEIGHT
There are 3 options when changing vehicle ride height:
A. To Lower the Vehicle
When lowering a vehicle it must be remembered that the vehicle will be closer to:
i. the road
ii. the tyres
iii. the suspension bump stops
For these reasons, performance replacement springs should be fitted.
B. To Maintain or Return Vehicle to Standard Height
Most common when original springs have sagged or previously fitted lowered springs are no longer required.
C. To Raise Vehicle
Common in Four Wheel Drive vehicles, heavily laden vehicles, LPG etc., towing or when ever increased ground clearance is required.
2. HANDLING
When improvement in handling is required, performance replacement springs will substantially reduce body roll and improve a vehicle’s stability.
Performance lowered springs will also lower a vehicle’s centre of gravity.
3. HEAVY LOADING
All vehicles are manufactured to a general acceptable standard and springs are no exception to this rule. With demands for comfort a growing priority, springs rates are kept as low as possible. For this reason, the original spring’s ability to carry load and tow etc. is in most cases, poor.
Performance replacement springs will decrease the vehicle’s ride height loss under load and improve vehicle stability when laden.
KING’S PERFORMANCE REPLACEMENT COIL SPRINGS will achieve improvement in any or all of the above 3 areas.
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King Springs ProSport is a range of high quality coil over type springs specifically designed and manufactured for motorsport and performance street car application. The range includes both linear and tapered wire progressive rate springs as well as flat section tender springs and has been developed from many successful years of experience in the motor sport industry.
MANUFACTURING
King Springs’ commitment to motorsport initiated a new manufacturing process dedicated to volume production of the ProSport range to meet with stringent criteria required for motor sport applications.
ProSport features include
- Manufactured from new generation high stress X5K material to achieve the lightest designs with maximum travel.
- All bars are peeled and polished to specific diameters for the best design and to remove all surface defects.
- Heat treatment by controlled electric furnaces.
- Shot peened for maximum durability.
- All coils solid scragged and tested.
- Tough powder coat finish.
All the above ensures that maximum travel, performance, quality and durability is maintained.
AVAILABILITY
Large stocks of the ProSport range are warehoused at our Gold Coast factory as well as throughout our Specialist Distributor Network. For your nearest ProSport distributor, call our office at (02) 9831 8825 anytime 8-5 Weekdays.
PACKAGING
ProSport springs are packaged in specially designed tubes available in six different lengths and two different diameters (see below) to suit the ProSport range. While all springs ordered come packaged in tubes, extra tubes are available to order if required.
Note: All tubes come with caps. When calculating tube length required, allow 30mm on top of spring free height for caps.
PRO SPORT CATALOGUE
QUALITY ASSURANCE
At King Springs we realize that quality, consistency and continual improvement are the keys to success.
Our lasting commitment to these areas is reflected in the continued growth of King Springs in the Australian and international arenas. To ensure that we maintain our high level of consistency and continue to remain Australia’s leading aftermarket spring manufacturer, we strive for the highest standards and maintain a Quality Management System. By continually reviewing procedures and improving on these as required, we have developed a comprehensive training program for all staff, to ensure that our products and services remain consistent. Customer satisfaction is our major focus. Recording and reviewing customer feedback provides us with the opportunity to analyse and improve our workplace practices, whilst identifying and cultivating our areas of expertise. Our Quality Management System is fully compliant with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 which enables us to be a Quality Endorsed Company, License Number QEC 14700. Our Capability Statement is as follows: “The registration covers the Quality Management System for the design, development, manufacture, sale and installation of aftermarket light commercial, 4WD & passenger vehicle coil and leaf springs. The registration also covers spring repairs and the sale of replacement suspension components.” Every aspect of the company is audited regularly by our team of internal auditors; in addition our chosen accreditation company IMSM performs annual surveillance audits which enables us to remain compliant with the standard.
WARRANTY
COIL SPRINGS
All King Heavy Duty Coil Springs listed in our catalogue have a limited lifetime warranty as follows:
King Springs Warranty And Conditions Are In Accordance With The Australian Competition And Consumer Act Effective 1/1/2012
Our Goods Come With Guarantees That Cannot Be Excluded Under The Australian Consumer Law. You Are Entitled To A Replacement Or Refund For A Major Failure And For Compensation For Any Other Reasonably Foreseeable Loss Or Damage. You Are Also Entitled To Have The Goods Repaired Or Replaced If The Goods Fail To Be Of Acceptable Quality And The Failure Does Not Amount To A Major Failure”
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All Kings Replacement Coil Springs Listed In Our General Catalogue Excluding Motorsport Applications Have A Limited Lifetime Warranty Against The Following.
1) Faulty Manufacture
2) Breakage
3) Sagging (Being Loss Of Original Free Height By More Than 10mm)
LEAF SPRINGS
All King Heavy Duty Replacement Leaf Springs listed in our catalogue have a 12 month warranty as follows:
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King Springs Warranty And Conditions Are In Accordance With The Australian Competition And Consumer Act Effective 1/1/2012
“Our Goods Come With Guarantees That Cannot Be Excluded Under The Australian Consumer Law. You Are Entitled To A Replacement Or Refund For A Major Failure And For Compensation For Any Other Reasonably Foreseeable Loss Or Damage. You Are Also Entitled To Have The Goods Repaired Or Replaced If The Goods Fail To Be Of Acceptable Quality And The Failure Does Not Amount To A Major Failure”
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All Kings Replacement Leaf Springs Listed In Our General Catalogue Excluding Motorsport Applications Have A 12 Month Warranty Against The Following.
1) Faulty Manufacture
2) Breakage
3) Sagging (Being Loss Of Original Camber By More Than 12mm)
GENERAL
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1) Warranty Valid To Original Purchaser (Validation Required)
2) Faulty, Broken Or Sagged Springs Will Be Replaced Once Validation Has Been Approved.
3) In The Event Of A Claim The Consumer Is To Contact The Supplier With The Supplier To Contact King Springs.
4) All Peripheral Claims To Be Negotiated Between King Springs And The Supplier.
RETURN FOR CREDIT
- All Return For Credits must be accompanied with a Credit Request with reference number, stating reason for return and original purchase invoice number before credit can be considered.
- No return of goods after 30 days from date of purchase.
- No return on specially manufactured, modified or procured goods.
