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New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 22 Oct 2014, 19:29
by ronsrecord
The local garage fitted new back coil springs for the MOT, but now the van is sitting really high at the back! Does it sound like they've fitted the wrong springs? It's a 1988 Carat Club Joker.

Re: New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 22 Oct 2014, 20:34
by kevtherev
I believe carat springs are 30mm shorter than standard.
They might settle.

Re: New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 23 Oct 2014, 12:10
by ronsrecord
Yep -that's what it is. They've put normal springs on instead of carat ones. Could this cause any damage, when the front springs are 30mm lower?

Re: New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 23 Oct 2014, 13:31
by R0B
Personally I would put a wanted ad on here for two -30 springs and put them on.They are a doddle to change.You can then sell the standard ones.

Re: New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 23 Oct 2014, 14:08
by kevtherev
Or cut them down :ok





:rofl

Re: New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 23 Oct 2014, 16:27
by ronsrecord
Cheers guys - yes, I'll need to change them - looks mental, like a drag racer!

Re: New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 23 Oct 2014, 20:01
by CovKid
Put fandango wheels on the back to add the finishing touch. :D

Re: New coil springs and the van is sitting really high!

Posted: 23 Oct 2014, 20:45
by ronsrecord
:rofl