Lowering a fully loaded hightop

Post by **Beach Bum** » 08 Oct 2006, 22:56

In summer my van went into Si at brickwerks for some work done. One of which was new lowered suspension all round 40mm. I am running on 17" Porsche wheels (front 7j & rear 8.5j) with specially made H&R adaptors/spacers. Tyre sizes are as follows fronts 205x45x17 and rears
225x45x17.
My problem is that the tyres are rubbing on the under side of the wheel arch over bumps, and I have also creased the front drivers side wheel arch. I am also 17 stone so there is more weight on the drivers side anyway.
Will it sort the problem out if I fit 30mm front springs off a blue/white star or factory lowered velle.

Post by **colynmac** » 09 Oct 2006, 12:01

I had the same problem on my high top with the 40mm drop, hitting the top of the wheel archs.

I was running on stock 185/14 tyres too??

I had to go back to a standard set up, but like you I think the 30mm springs would work better, if you can find any?

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 09 Oct 2006, 14:14

why not ask Simon about your options

Post by **shepster** » 09 Oct 2006, 14:27

The thing is standard 30mm springs will be at least 15 yrs old thats if you can find any, i know its not ideal but have you tried 'spring assistors' i had this problem with mine and it made a big difference.

Post by **jed the spread** » 09 Oct 2006, 15:13

Beach Bum wrote: I am also 17 stone

you look no more than 16.9 stone

stop fiddleing with the van youll make it sore.

jed

Post by **DiscoDave** » 09 Oct 2006, 17:28

does the fact that the tyres are rubbing not indicate that it was not meant to be lowered??

Post by **HarryMann** » 09 Oct 2006, 17:44

A good time to weigh up your options?

Post by **philippacman** » 09 Oct 2006, 18:59

im 17 stone

........ thats funny keep it up you beachbum

.........
just a though mate
smaller profile tyres?
bigger front bump stops?
cheaper than changing springs
change the wheels,you said you mite anyway and shorley a wheel with less off set will pass inside the wheel arch?
keep smiling mate

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 09 Oct 2006, 20:13

See reply in other post / catagory Beachy

Post by **ROBS T25** » 10 Oct 2006, 05:47

jed the spread wrote:
stop fiddleing with the van youll make it sore.

jed

is that what hes calling hios missus nowadays

Post by **colynmac** » 11 Oct 2006, 18:54

Shepster

You mention spring assitors??

What are they and where can I get them?

Thanks

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