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Hi,
I do a lot of free camping across europe and would like to get a bit of extra ground clearance by raising the suspension 40mm or a bit more. Any ideas? or is it as simple as getting hold of some syncro springs?
I am also looking to get some alloy wheels that are a bit more heavy duty, any ideas.
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Merc ml alloys on a/t tyres!
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Syncro springs will lift the rear slightly, & I'm not sure how much, but don't think you'll get 40mm? the fronts are mounted differently so would lower a 2wd! best idea would be spring spacers imho, though taller tyres will help depending on engine power/expected mpg?
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Or a full syncro front subframe could be fitted...you would need all the parts and a pair of outer cv joints minus the gubbins...be ideal for a future upgrade to 4x4....

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This might be of interest,

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and

http://campervanculture.com/2011/02/lif ... t3-syncro/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And you might have to fit longer shocks to stop them topping out or fit something simple like this,

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Hope it helps :D

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thanks for the help,
Jon
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