Parts for your 2023 Mitsubishi Triton-Coil springs

2023 Mitsubishi Triton coil-springs: what they do and how to look after them

Coil-springs are fitted to the 2023 Mitsubishi Triton at the front. Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s 2023 Triton specifications list a double wishbone front suspension with coil spring and stabiliser bar, paired with a leaf-spring rear. The MR Triton workshop/service manual (front suspension section) details the coil-spring and shock absorber assembly, and major aftermarket catalogues for the MR/MQ Triton likewise specify front coil-springs with rear leaf packs. That means coil-springs are absolutely relevant on this model—up front is where they carry their weight.

On the Triton, the front coil-springs support the vehicle’s nose, control ride height, and work with the shocks to keep tyres planted over corrugations, jobsite tracks and suburban speed bumps. They balance comfort with control, and help maintain proper geometry for steering feel and tyre wear.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the front coil-springs every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service interval—especially if the ute tows, carries a canopy/bull bar, or sees off-road work. Look for chipped or flaking paint, corrosion, sagging ride height side-to-side, tight or uneven coil spacing, and any contact marks where the spring may be binding. A knocking or twang on lock, nose-diving under brakes, or a noticeable drop in front ride height are red flags.

• Replace coil-springs in axle pairs to keep ride height and handling even.
• Choose rate/height to suit accessories and GVM, don’t stack spacers to chase height.
• Always check and, if needed, reset wheel alignment after spring work.
• Inspect related parts: top mounts, insulators, bump stops, sway-bar links and lower arm bushes.
• Use a quality spring compressor and observe all safety procedures, loaded springs store serious energy.

If the Triton carries extra front weight (barwork, winch, dual batteries), a correctly rated replacement spring can restore proper ride height and reduce bottoming. For mixed use, many owners opt for a modest upgrade that maintains comfort while firming initial support. In coastal or muddy conditions, keeping the spring coating intact matters—touch up chips and rinse off salt and clay to slow corrosion.

After installation, expect the new springs to settle slightly over the first few hundred kilometres. Recheck torque on mount hardware as specified in the Mitsubishi service manual and confirm alignment. A tidy front end with healthy coil-springs means better steering feel, even tyre wear, and confidence on and off the blacktop.

FAQs

Do 2023 Tritons have coil-springs front and rear?
They run coil-springs up front with a double wishbone layout, and leaf springs at the rear. That combo gives sharper steering and better bump control at the nose, while the leaf packs handle payload out back. If someone offers “rear coils” for a 2023 Triton, it’s typically a conversion kit, not factory.

How long do front coil-springs last on a 2023 Triton?
There’s no fixed expiry, but many go well past 150,000 km if not overloaded or corroded. Utes with bull bars, winches or regular off-road use may see earlier sag or coating damage. If ride height drops, the spring scrapes, or the front end feels floaty, it’s time to test and likely replace in pairs.

Can I just add spacers instead of new springs?
Spacers can lift height but don’t add spring rate, which is what supports extra weight. On the Triton, that can upset geometry, reduce droop travel and hasten top-out. When carrying accessories, the safer play is a properly rated coil-spring matched to quality shocks, then a wheel alignment.