How low? 30 or 50

[Yozza]

Hello,

I've been planning to lower the van as it's got newish stock dampers and original springs with steel wheels (yes it looks like a crop duster it's that high).
I use the van for everyday use but also use it for camping with the family.
The van failed the MOT for a broken rear spring so this would be an ideal time to replace the original springs with some shorter ones. I also have a set of Merc alloys (16") waiting to be put on too. Ideally, I don't want to replace the dampers as they are fairly new.
I don't want to go too low, as I'm concerned that the ride will be to stiff/choppy when loaded up for camping.

Can anyone offer any experience/advice, I reckon it's either 30 or 50mm drop. My re-test has to be with 2 weeks so urgent advice needed asap.

Thanks,
Y

[ricicles]

- 50 is a great imprvment but with good quality spring kit do not go for the cheapo stuff . trust me i have done it twice. do not forget to get the tracking and camber adjustments done

[Yozza]

Cheers, when you sat quality spring kit, do you mean the AVO type from Brickwerks? Is 50mm drop ok with stock dampers and trimmed end stops?
Thanks

[eatcustard]

If its a camper it will sit lower than 30 or 50

[ricicles]

got the full kit on mine so cannot coment on springs with standard dampers, if they are new all should be well.