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Cableguy
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Handling

Post by Cableguy »

Sorry, have already posted this elsewhere. Dying to get stuck into changing a few things, not wanting to appear impatient!!! :-)
Hi all, my van handles really badly. It's already been lowered, not sure by how much.
Cornering is an experience and any kind of small pothole etc results in a hefty jolt,
As it's the best part of 25 years old, it's a bit worn.
Been looking at the Brickwerks site, tempted by the h&r springs. Not sure about the shocks.
I guess it comes down to how much I want to spend. Trouble is, I don't know what I can expect with having it all replaced! Any help here would be appreciated ,
Also, when looking from the rear, the rear wheels have a lot of -ve camber, is this anything to worry about?

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Re: Handling

Post by illzlee »

my van runs the avo 70mm springs and the bilstein b4 shocks - it handles as well as a van could! :ok

however, maybe your steering rack bushes are monkeyed - if it jolts at potholes

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Re: Handling

Post by Ian Hulley »

southernsparky wrote:Cornering is an experience and any kind of small pothole etc results in a hefty jolt, Also, when looking from the rear, the rear wheels have a lot of -ve camber, is this anything to worry about?

Sounds like someone's hit TOO hard with the lowering stick to me.

Welcome to the forum by the way :ok

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Re: Handling

Post by Cableguy »

Yeah, it does look a bit low. Previous owner trolleyed the wastewater tank in a camping field!!
Will have to make a descision. Was looking at the avo setup, but wondered whether the h&r were worth the extra.
Will have a butchers at the bushes too .
Cheers all

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