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Old 08-02-2011, 08:59 AM
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are they the same set up as the later vans with the springs on top of the axle of under it? my one the axle is on top of the springs but doesnt look that low? how do you lower one aswell?

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There are two ways you can lower it

Either get your existing springs decambered (bent) by a specialist to lower the ride

Or relocate the axle above the springs, with u bolts and a adapter plate

I did both on my van with some arch mods and it looked super low

You will also need to remove the rear bias valve to stop the back end locking up and fit an adjustable bias valve
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my axle sits on top of the leaf springs and with 17" fitted there still an inch gap between arch and tyre, i always thought it lowered them more than that??
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