connect lowering

marconnect · 25-12-2008, 11:55 PM

hi, i have a 03 plate transit connect with 18" alloys and its sitting like a tractor lol.
does anyone know where i can get a lowering kit from to lower the rear end as its on leaf springs and i want to slam it on it arse, and what springs will fit in the front

thanks marc

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towncruiser · 03-01-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marconnect

hi, i have a 03 plate transit connect with 18" alloys and its sitting like a tractor lol.
does anyone know where i can get a lowering kit from to lower the rear end as its on leaf springs and i want to slam it on it arse, and what springs will fit in the front

thanks marc

any joy yet?

hitchwest · 03-01-2009, 05:43 PM

speak to geoff from chorley street motors

as355f1 · 03-01-2009, 05:46 PM

Ive just done one mate, the most u can safely lower the rear is 2" unless you put the springs under the axle but that is dangerous

jacko · 03-01-2009, 05:48 PM

how did you do it

towncruiser · 03-01-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by as355f1

Ive just done one mate, the most u can safely lower the rear is 2" unless you put the springs under the axle but that is dangerous

any pics m8 ?

as355f1 · 03-01-2009, 05:52 PM

Took rear leaf springs off, sent them to Owen springs in Teesside who re-profiled them, there is a way to lower them 6" but i am still working on it and i need a spare set of connect leaf springs to see if it works.
The fronts are just focus set up

as355f1 · 03-01-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by towncruiser

any pics m8 ?

2 mins i will get them up

jacko · 03-01-2009, 05:55 PM

im thinking of putting a full focus st rear beam in mine

towncruiser · 03-01-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jacko

im thinking of putting a full focus st rear beam in mine

will it fit i wounder

as355f1 · 03-01-2009, 06:05 PM

B4

after

pa_sjo · 03-01-2009, 06:12 PM

Throw some bags of sand in the boot like you're supposed to with a van

towncruiser · 03-01-2009, 06:20 PM

[quote=as355f1;3848252]B4

nice m8 i like the light where u get these?

needs 2 be i bit lower tho
im sure the x press van is lowerd 7 iches how did they do it then any 1 know ? maybe put focus rear axle?

as355f1 · 03-01-2009, 06:26 PM

lights are custom made by the guy that owns the van, if i can get a spare set of rear leaf springs i an confident i will be able to lower it by 6"

marconnect · 03-01-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by towncruiser

any joy yet?

nope still no joy mate, im going to look in to getting my springs re profiled.

connect st · 08-02-2009, 10:13 PM

have you tryed turning the leaf springs upside down??????

havent tried it myself but know the vw guys do that with the caddys!!! reckon youd get a good 6"-7" drop if it worked and was safe!

let me know if any1s tried it or fancys a go????

cheers

connect st · 08-02-2009, 10:28 PM

leaf springs on ebay £75 for the pair. item number 280310899557 if thats any help

as355f1 · 09-02-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by connect st

have you tryed turning the leaf springs upside down??????

havent tried it myself but know the vw guys do that with the caddys!!! reckon youd get a good 6"-7" drop if it worked and was safe!

let me know if any1s tried it or fancys a go????

cheers

i would not recommend doing that as all the axle weight will be hanging off 4 u bolts if they let go you are dead

easyjet · 12-02-2010, 01:15 PM

Hi just bought a 04 Connect LWB, any news about lowering the rear?

GAZ-MAN · 24-08-2010, 04:22 PM

jus bought myself a wee connect too wi st 18's and it badly needs lowered, been looking into this and cant find anything that would lower it a good amount without the danger as stated above, anyone got anywhere with theres?

qwertina · 17-11-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by as355f1

i would not recommend doing that as all the axle weight will be hanging off 4 u bolts if they let go you are dead

What about all the 4wd's (Series Land Rovers, Suzuki Sj's etc) and all RWD Escorts, Capri's, Mk1/2 Cortina's, Anglia's that run spring under axle. They don't fall off the road and kill people.

I think an axle flip locating the spring under the axle as a posed to over will be safe. If in any doubt use stronger tempered u bolts and nuts.

shaise · 17-02-2011, 10:39 PM

what springs fit the connect??
focus 1 or 2?
i drive a connect tourneo 2010
gonna put it on 18
but it needs some lowering
if some one can help me
just let me know

simonwwfc · 05-03-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by easyjet

Hi just bought a 04 Connect LWB, any news about lowering the rear?

also let me no if you find someone close to u as im in aylesbury

roscopeco · 13-05-2011, 09:33 PM

I take it no-ones really sussed this yet ?? I need mine decking too but heard about the focus set up but not sure which front springs to go for ! Im sure theres a guy in sheffield that can de-camber the rears by whatever drop you want but for the life of me i cant remember who . He gave me a quote on here for doing my ezcort van a couple of years ago but i just cut the spring mounts off my axle and ran the spring under it ! This time though i want to do it the proper way .

Anyone ???

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as355f1 Working or sleeping Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1,158 Rep Power: 8	Took rear leaf springs off, sent them to Owen springs in Teesside who re-profiled them, there is a way to lower them 6" but i am still working on it and i need a spare set of connect leaf springs to see if it works. The fronts are just focus set up Last edited by as355f1; 03-01-2009 at 06:35 PM.

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as355f1 Working or sleeping Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1,158 Rep Power: 8	Ive just done one mate, the most u can safely lower the rear is 2" unless you put the springs under the axle but that is dangerous

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as355f1 Working or sleeping Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1,158 Rep Power: 8	B4 after

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towncruiser 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wales Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	[quote=as355f1;3848252]B4 nice m8 i like the light where u get these? needs 2 be i bit lower tho im sure the x press van is lowerd 7 iches how did they do it then any 1 know ? maybe put focus rear axle?

03-01-2009, 06:26 PM	#14
as355f1 Working or sleeping Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1,158 Rep Power: 8	lights are custom made by the guy that owns the van, if i can get a spare set of rear leaf springs i an confident i will be able to lower it by 6"

08-02-2009, 10:13 PM	#16
connect st Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lanarkshire Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	have you tryed turning the leaf springs upside down?????? havent tried it myself but know the vw guys do that with the caddys!!! reckon youd get a good 6"-7" drop if it worked and was safe! let me know if any1s tried it or fancys a go???? cheers

08-02-2009, 10:28 PM	#17
connect st Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lanarkshire Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	leaf springs on ebay £75 for the pair. item number 280310899557 if thats any help

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easyjet Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi just bought a 04 Connect LWB, any news about lowering the rear?

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GAZ-MAN Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 235 Rep Power: 7	jus bought myself a wee connect too wi st 18's and it badly needs lowered, been looking into this and cant find anything that would lower it a good amount without the danger as stated above, anyone got anywhere with theres? __________________ My Escort Cab Tennis Edition

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shaise Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: menen belgium Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	what springs fit the connect?? focus 1 or 2? i drive a connect tourneo 2010 gonna put it on 18 but it needs some lowering if some one can help me just let me know

13-05-2011, 09:33 PM	#24
roscopeco Regular Contributor 1985 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: in the garage scratching my head ! Posts: 312 Rep Power: 3	I take it no-ones really sussed this yet ?? I need mine decking too but heard about the focus set up but not sure which front springs to go for ! Im sure theres a guy in sheffield that can de-camber the rears by whatever drop you want but for the life of me i cant remember who . He gave me a quote on here for doing my ezcort van a couple of years ago but i just cut the spring mounts off my axle and ran the spring under it ! This time though i want to do it the proper way . Anyone ??? __________________

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