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I dont know alot about it, however
See Bus Boys for the lowering kits and shorter shocks:
http://www.bus-boys.com/bbsusp.htm http://www.germansupply.com/xcart/customer/home.php?gspage=customer/main/tech/lowering/lowering_type2.tpl German Supply tech article
Everyone has their own opinions on lowering a bay, this is just information for those who wish to try it. My only comment on this is that if you feel the need to do this, PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND DO IT THE SAFEST WAY POSSIBLE!
I will adjust the first post as needed. I'm going to leave this unlocked for now for people to present their arguements on HOW TO DO THIS. This is NOT for arguing whether to do it or not. Anything inflammatory will be removed from this thread. Please try to support your thoughts with facts, we want this to be a SAFE primer on doing this.
The Front:
#1 Drop spindles up front , $250-$350 depending on drop and maker, try Nate at
www.wagenswest.com They will leave you with an almost 100% stock suspension.
#2 Yank torsion bars out of the front beam until desired height it reached.
This way you lose ALOT of suspension for every 1/2", up to about 4" lowered when you have none.
#3 Adjustable front beam. This is lots of work, but allows you to select what ride height you desire and set it back to stock if you like. Not cheap, and not as easy since the whole front beam must be removed and cut / welded.
#4 There are some suppliers in the UK who have some other things such as Coil overs shocks, but they're expensive and I dont have any first hand knowledge.
The rear:
#1 Take the rear suspension apart and turn the springplate on the splines. Lower as much as desired, but again, you lose some suspension travel.
A caution added by Karl - The more you lower the rear by adjusting the torsion bars, the more negative camber you put in the tires. They will be riding on the inside edge and be severely tilted in
#2 Drop plates. These are a metal plate that bolts to the spring plate and raises the point where the axle bolt on UPward. Lowers the rear, and theoretically leaves the suspension stock. Never tried them.
February 13, 2007, 09:25:25 PM
