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Suspension springs.
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:27 pm
by johnny7
I think my Bongo is a bit soft in the suspension department, seems to roll a lot in corners. Now I appreciate its a van but I did a bit of research on tinternet and found a local spring manufacturer who can "reset" my springs. Apparently they put them in a furnace stretch them to origional length and then put the bounce back, I'm sure theres a bit more to it than that but you get the idea. Question is what is the length of a new rear spring?
I would say that the ride height looks ok, but again not sure what that should be.
Also wondering about air bags in the coil spring.
Last question, recommendations for replacement rear shox?
4wd AFT 2.5 turbo 1995
Ta
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:38 pm
by dandywarhol
Standard shocks are really pretty good and seem to last. I've fitted a set of AIRLIFT airbags kit 80777 and a pair of 09112 extra spacers into my springs.....they work a treat - no more hitting off the bumpstops!
http://www.airliftcompany.com/al1000.html
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:33 am
by stevedon
i see the 80777 are for the front of the vehicle is that where you fitted them or did you use them on the rear
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:00 am
by apole
Hi,
Been looking at this myself, thanks the the info. Just ordered a set for mine, will let you know how I get on.
Andy
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:26 am
by stevedon
are you putting them in the rear springs?
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:37 pm
by dandywarhol
Sorry, missed your post - I fitted them to the rear
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:39 pm
by Hippotastic
apole wrote:Hi,
Been looking at this myself, thanks the the info. Just ordered a set for mine, will let you know how I get on.
Andy
hmm cannot find any uk reseller? Where did you order from?
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:35 pm
by dandywarhol
I imported mine but these folk might be of use
http://www.air-lift.co.uk/
Re: Suspension springs.
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:49 pm
by Hippotastic
Ta, I have sent them an email asking for a price for the parts you listed as buying for yours.
Thank you