Can you lower a van

[E_T_V]

I'm sure you must be able to but how'd you go about lowering a van (aside from filling the inside with concrete of course)

Anyone any bright ideas, the front shouldn't be a problem, the rear however.....

[Alan the Vanner]

I've been pondering this question for quite a while now, what with my own renovation project. The only suggestions I could think of would be to either somehow straighten the leaf springs a bit, or fit spacers between the springs and axle. Someone did the ultimate lowering on another van by putting the axle above the springs, so I looked at doing this, but on a Maesty, they're already like this.

[J199 HHG]

By far the easiest way is to get some thick plate, and drill it to make some spacers to go between the axle and sprint. Get some longer u-bolts, and bobs-your-uncle.

Of course to do it properly, you need stiffer springs and dampers to prevent the axle hitting the bump stop. Which will compromise ride quality.

[E_T_V]

And ideas for stiffer springs? As it is a 500 Van would 700 ones be better? Are the parts interchangable by any chance? Sorry I'm new to the whole (camper)van thing!

And ride quality? What is that!

[Maria]

Ride quality's great in a camper! You can't beat the spontaneous Ribenaberryesquue "WOOOO!" from the occupants as you go over bumps :D

[Alan the Vanner]

Way back when, when I was at college (1997!) a classmate (the same one who showed me the turbo van in revs) suggested I get four fat b:censored: ds to sit in the back while I attack the springs with a blowtorch!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Quality]

Originally posted by Alan the Vanner
Way back when, when I was at college (1997!) a classmate (the same one who showed me the turbo van in revs) suggested I get four fat b:censored: ds to sit in the back while I attack the springs with a blowtorch!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I remember that van in revs. Mg turbo engine, and lowered suspention, may well be worth getting hold of a copy (edition 3 or 4 ish)

[Alan the Vanner]

Originally posted by Quality
I remember that van in revs. Mg turbo engine, and lowered suspention, may well be worth getting hold of a copy (edition 3 or 4 ish)
I had started a thread called Souped up Maesties in Off Topic which got good replies on that. I'm off to look at these websites again.
See ya!:cool:

[Quality]

Originally posted by Alan the Vanner
I had started a thread called Souped up Maesties in Off Topic which got good replies on that. I'm off to look at these websites again.
See ya!:cool:

so he used lowering blocks :)