James Porter

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Just wondered how its done as the axle is under the leaf springs & using lowering blocks would raise it!!!

Looking to take mine done 30-35mm.

Thanks.

Csm

The leaf springs need to sit under the axel and the u clamps turned upside down and re-clamped

Think there is another way but unsure on it

orionmojo

iTrader: (1)

as above but you need to make 2 square plates with 4 holes in each for the clamps to fix to.

on a mk4 escort van it will instantly lower it approx 80mm.

fraser9764

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or the proper way, and the only way you are going to get 30mm, is to have your springs de cambered, not expensive at all really
http://www.gartrac.com/store/x8587.html

xtrmjks

Just done mine, "flip" rear axle with spring mounts welded on opposite side of axle, cut 2 coils off fronts = level !!! no parts needed!
and ride's o.k (front lowering springs will follow!!)

GoldenBitz

and info on how to do it as i want ot do that to mine could you put 75 rated springs on as well

sorry im a complete novice at it

xtrmjks

This is how I did mine..
-remove 4 u bolts
-disconnect brake pipes and handbrake cables
-unbolt R/H rear leaf spring mount
-remove axle
-cut spring mount off axle and weld opposite side (with spirit level)
-bolt holding 2 leafs together, turned upside down
-fit axle (on top of spring)
-bolt on plates and u bolts
-remove brake compensator..
JOB DONE!!
took Me 2 Hours..
if You cut front spring by 2 coils, it will match rear. BARGAIN!!
I got 15" et 16, so I had to roll rear arches for clearance..