HI
newbee here, and wondered if anyone could advise what suspension I have under my van
The front shocks have the following markings on them.
455VG0160 / 270H1S069 / 10/11 - Not sure if the are special lowered ones or standard. and the springs look lowered, they are green with the markings 100 22 100 VA
any help would be apprechiated
cheers
John
1981 T25 Suspension Question
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http://www.gsfcarparts.com/455vg0160" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Standard shocks.
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cheers for that, and any thoughts on the springs?
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Sounds like your springs are h&r
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Thanks. Assume there is no issues in using the standard shocks with he lowered springs? cheers.
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Finally newbie question, after looking all over the internet (must be missing something) where do you by the rubber shock absorber bushes from. cheers.
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Re: 1981 T25 Suspension Question
If you have H&R green springs then you will need short stroke dampers such as Konis or Bilstein B8's, and the bumpstops will need shortening too otherwise the ride quality will be awful.
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