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Posted: 13 May 2007, 20:12
by garyodevon
Max . . . .60mm back / 45mm front, and level !!
stock steelies/ Chrome caps/ whitewalls,
Looks kinda retro/ old skool ?? may get the stainless beauty rings to complete.
pics not the best . . . .gettin dark out there!
I'll second the "Dont go lower than 45mm" scenario. Originally went wiv -60mm drop all round. The bus dropped almost 80mm at the front
NO GOOD !!!!!
Posted: 13 May 2007, 21:28
by maximus
Yeah bought it West, standard steels should be ok if 45mm drops lower than you say
Posted: 13 May 2007, 21:31
by maximus
garyodevon wrote:
Max . . . .60mm back / 45mm front, and level !!
stock steelies/ Chrome caps/ whitewalls,
Looks kinda retro/ old skool ?? may get the stainless beauty rings to complete.
pics not the best . . . .gettin dark out there!
I'll second the "Dont go lower than 45mm" scenario. Originally went wiv -60mm drop all round. The bus dropped almost 80mm at the front
NO GOOD !!!!!
Gary that looks the Bomb mate nice one
Beauty ring should give it that 'deepdish' look whitewalls, how much?? are they VAN rated??
Posted: 14 May 2007, 13:52
by garyodevon
Max, . . .these whitewalls cost me £140 for 5. bought them at volksworld, this year.
same tyres are advertised in J/K's for £64.95 EACH, and they're only 4 ply. Mine are 6 ply and have been told they have ample load rating.
I had to pay for fitting and balancing, but still only works out at £40 per corner, plus a free spare
Tyres are 195,s as opposed to the 185's that came off, but they fit the rim well.
Hope this elps . . .
Posted: 14 May 2007, 13:55
by teutonic T3
well done that man-those whitewalls etc look wicked! Mines been dropped 45mm with avos by simon and i run empis on it! I think it looks great and deffo improves handling etc
Posted: 14 May 2007, 13:58
by Horney
I've just recieved my JK -60mm kit, I'll be fitting it in the next couple of weeks.
I've got a panel van though so not carrying as much weight as a full on camper and I'm running 15" pentas (ET 21 I think!) with 205/65's on. Hoping for not to much rubbage but have the angle grinder on standby if needed!
Nick
Posted: 14 May 2007, 18:51
by sherlock
Got mine lowered last year 45 front 60 back. I can honestly say it,s the best thing i have done to the van. My mane reason for doing it was the look but when I got in it and drove it I was very surprised by how much better the drive is, it's like driving a big car not a lumpy van. DO IT.
That said it was a bit of a pain doing it...Spacers,nuts,threads,new tyres, a few more hiccups...But worth it. Sherlock
Lowering my T25
Posted: 14 May 2007, 20:25
by mearnsy
garyodevon wrote:
Max . . . .60mm back / 45mm front, and level !!
stock steelies/ Chrome caps/ whitewalls,
Looks kinda retro/ old skool ?? may get the stainless beauty rings to complete.
pics not the best . . . .gettin dark out there!
I'll second the "Dont go lower than 45mm" scenario. Originally went wiv -60mm drop all round. The bus dropped almost 80mm at the front
NO GOOD !!!!!
Gary, what make are those tyres, they would look great on mine
Posted: 14 May 2007, 21:36
by garyodevon
Snraem . . . .
Tyres are GT Radial Champiro
Hasn't quite got the ring of "Dunlop", but then again, they weren't Dunlop money either!
I think the trade stand was Karman Konnection where i bought them.
the tyres have now been on the van for 6 weeks wiv no probs
. . .motorway miles up to 70, windy country lanes and those bliddey dead policemen that seem to be breedin' round my way
Posted: 15 May 2007, 05:13
by maximus
garyodevon wrote:Max, . . .these whitewalls cost me £140 for 5. bought them at volksworld, this year.
same tyres are advertised in J/K's for £64.95 EACH, and they're only 4 ply. Mine are 6 ply and have been told they have ample load rating.
I had to pay for fitting and balancing, but still only works out at £40 per corner, plus a free spare
Tyres are 195,s as opposed to the 185's that came off, but they fit the rim well.
Hope this elps . . .
MMMM wonder where i can purchase them from? ALA JK is a bit steep
Posted: 15 May 2007, 19:57
by booted
What make are your springs mine rides about the same as yours at the front but is much higher at the rear i need a pair of shorter rear springs to bring it level, mine is on -50 gmax they were on it when i got it 6 weeks ago .
where can i get just the rear springs fronm any ideas??
Posted: 15 May 2007, 19:59
by booted
What make are your springs mine rides about the same as yours at the front but is much higher at the rear i need a pair of shorter rear springs to bring it level, mine is on -50 gmax they were on it when i got it 6 weeks ago .
where can i get just the rear springs fronm any ideas??
Posted: 15 May 2007, 20:08
by Beach Bum
Make sure you speak to Simon at brickwerks and listen to his advice. If you are a fully loaded camper I would not go lower than 30mm velle springs, he will explain why. Much better handling and the wind is not as much of a problem.
Posted: 15 May 2007, 20:28
by lhd
You can get over the sleeping filth (sorry I mean sleeping policemen) without slowing down.
isnt that what sleeping policemen were made for.....
Rob.
Posted: 01 Jun 2007, 08:10
by Horney
