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1981 T25 Suspension Question

Posted: 18 Jun 2016, 12:04
by Jonnysidewways
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

Re: 1981 T25 Suspension Question

Posted: 18 Jun 2016, 12:37
by R0B
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/455vg0160" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Standard shocks.

Re: 1981 T25 Suspension Question

Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 11:32
by Jonnysidewways
cheers for that, and any thoughts on the springs?

Re: 1981 T25 Suspension Question

Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 11:40
by MGP
Sounds like your springs are h&r

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Re: 1981 T25 Suspension Question

Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 14:42
by Jonnysidewways
Thanks. Assume there is no issues in using the standard shocks with he lowered springs? cheers.

Re: 1981 T25 Suspension Question

Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 17:40
by Jonnysidewways
Finally newbie question, after looking all over the internet (must be missing something) where do you by the rubber shock absorber bushes from. cheers.

http://www.justkampers.com/411-513-121- ... -2003.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; would these work.

Re: 1981 T25 Suspension Question

Posted: 19 Jun 2016, 17:50
by silverbullet
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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