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Suspension

 ·  Posted: 11.01.2014  ·  #1
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Has anyone replaced their original front suspension - did you replace exactly as is or were you able to change to "modern" ones? Has their been any developments in suspension capability in 20 years since these were manufactured?
I am guessing with our fantastic road conditions here (and there) that the Coils would begin to get metal fatigue and may need replacing or would they handle another few years. Similarly - Would the hydraulic oil degrade too?

What off the Lever Springs at rear - I have seen an Air assembly for sale on www world to allow better cornering and softer ride - anyone installed and if so - what are they like?

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 ·  Posted: 11.01.2014  ·  #2
I cant see there being much change in the front suspension over the years but the rear has definatly improved my first van was a 92 and it was quite difficult to handle with no rear shocks it just bounced around ,the next van was a 98 with shocks much better, now i have an 05 with air suspension and a dream to drive so i would consider getting air susp. for the rear if you intend to keep the van for a few yrs. i think you can DIY for about €500
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 ·  Posted: 11.01.2014  ·  #3
If the coils are the original ones it might be worth changing them if you are doing work to the front, better to do it once rather than twice
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 ·  Posted: 11.01.2014  ·  #4
Thanks Guys - I am still getting used to handling and haven't had a skid/ emergency stop / slide at an icy corner to deal with. >_<
It was and is fine in a car / on a KH250 / and on Dundrod - but a 3.5 in hand I wanna handle if and when needs must :up:
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 ·  Posted: 11.01.2014  ·  #5
Well just take things easy and as Hugo Duncan says "Keep her between the hedges" and you'll be ok.
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 ·  Posted: 12.01.2014  ·  #6
I fitted air bags to back axle of my ford transit (rimor)could not believe the difference it made, handles a lot better ,no more sway when cornering, softer ride ,I bought mine from DRIVE rite ,check their website! guy called Austin was a great help, :up:
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 ·  Posted: 25.02.2014  ·  #7
just wondering your Ford Transit Rimor is? I have a 06 and wondering if worth my while doing something similar

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 ·  Posted: 25.02.2014  ·  #8
Quote by SuperbrigKid

just wondering your Ford Transit Rimor is? I have a 06 and wondering if worth my while doing something similar

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if you are keeping your van for a while ,yes its worth it defo,if you want to and you are ever near avoca in wicklow you can try my van out , or if you want to P M me for to try it out .btw my transit is a rimor ng5 , cheers john :up:
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 ·  Posted: 25.02.2014  ·  #9
Cooper an they certainly do make such a difference especially when one is towing a trailer.
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 ·  Posted: 26.02.2014  ·  #10
Copperman

Thanks for that, i might just take you up on that PM offer

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 ·  Posted: 18.03.2014  ·  #11
Does the Air suspension help with rattles in the Van?
We have a transit based rollerteam.. and i am thinking of adding an air kit to the rear - they look handy and i like the fact that you can also use them for height adjustment for boarding ferries and that..
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 ·  Posted: 18.03.2014  ·  #12
Yeah it certainly makes a fantastic difference throughout the whole van - handling driving experience and rattles. I highly recommend it I've got AS and it's great.
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2015  ·  #13
Good Morniong All
Hessy Hymer get her suspension struts (Front and Rear) and her leaf spring rubbers replaced during the week and OMG 8-) Absolutely unbelievable the difference in handling / feel / cornering / stopping distance and noise levels :love:

It is quite awesome and a wonderful job done by Gormleys of Dungannon who when they were there stripped out regreased my driveshafts when there as @Hessy threw her snaprings when negotiating the numerous roundabouts :'( :blink: :cense: of Normady during Easter.

Also Thanks :up: to Tristan for support and guidance during the France Trip :-) :up: as the driveshaft snaprings were doing negative dings to my french driving karma 😠
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