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Mmm, I thought somebody could be interested.

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Mmm, I thought somebody could be interested.

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Hi Daniel. I have an account with DHL. What do the springs weight? I guess they are about 30 kg each. If they are then I could get them from me to KAZAKHSTAN for about £300. This is still a lot of money (!) but it's less than £1172.

Milner Off Road are just down the road from me if you want some springs from them.

Or, find a local lorry spring place, they might be able to make you a set? Or adapt some others.

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I know I have said this before but I have had a spring made from a longer one of the same width and thickness. I took it to a blacksmith and he turned the eyes on the ends for me. he did a great job and I had no further problems. don't know if it is possible in whatever Stan it is your in, but got to be worth a shot.....the locals would not get one sent from the UK!

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Leaf springs are usually plentiful, even though the ones available may not be designed for your vehicle. I'd suspect that almost any welding/repair shop could fashion leaves that would work. Sounds like you need an extra leaf or heavier springs anyway. Unless you're in BFE with no shops and services, this shouldn't become more than a one day delay....?
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for that kind of money you could fly back to the UK and take them out as hand baggage!!
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Thanks

Thanks guys for all your suggestions. I am currently looking at a friend bringing them with him on a flight from London to Almaty as excess baggage.

Matt - if I have no luck, I may well take you up on your offer, but it would be to Tashkent in Uzbekistan. Would this make any difference to the price? I have already bought a pair of Milner Heavy Duty Springs. Weight is 62kg for both.

Thanks again, I'm touched by how many replies my message has received.

Daniel

P.S. I really don't think my STA travel policy will cover me for shipment of spares!
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