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Re: suspension dampers

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:44 pm
by alectroll
Good stuff, all i need now is someone to help me change them............... [-o<

Re: suspension dampers

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:50 pm
by dave_aber
Should manage them as well as welding in the crossmember.....

Re: suspension dampers

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:57 pm
by alectroll
Guess i'll be popping into Tesco's for a couple of crates of beer soon then!!!

Re: suspension dampers

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:43 pm
by dandywarhol
The gas assistance won't do anything about the rear being lowered by the extra weight Dave - it's the damper operation which will benefit from it.

Re: suspension dampers

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:02 pm
by dave_aber
Ahh, I see. It's been a long time since I have had to deal with 'normal' shock absorbers (due to owning a series of Citroens). I remember with gas assist shocks, they always try to extend when they are not fitted, but I suppose the strength of that extension is irrelevant in comparison to the vehicle weight.

Re: suspension dampers

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:29 pm
by dandywarhol
Now there's an idea - rig up a Citroen Hydropneumatic suspension system to self level and have the best ride and handling EVER on a Bongo :D

Re: suspension dampers

Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:58 pm
by dave_aber
There must be plenty of BX's in scrap yards - or have they all disappeared now?

Xantia Activa, that would be very interesting - active anti-roll, height adjustable, excellent ride, adaptive damping, rock solid when fully up or fully down.

Hmmm...... reaches for 8mm pipe spanner.