chris r Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Nah not really. Maybe camping shit and a mattress If we go away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Personally as a old man I would just replace to standy spec if you can be bothered. Removing leaves or lowering big-useful leaf sprung vehicles usually makes them more shit for not much gain. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 16 minutes ago, Spencer said: Personally as a old man I would just replace to standy spec if you can be bothered. Removing leaves or lowering big-useful leaf sprung vehicles usually makes them more shit for not much gain. That's what I'm thinking too. Its too long to try go sideways over stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 I'll give bunce etc a call tomorrow re springs, does anyone have recommend any other jokers that do leaves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73crownwagon Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 AFWE have everything for chev trucks so I assume they would for the vans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Are van and pickup leaves likely to be the same? Logic suggests that they might be. I'd be more inclined to add one leaf each side to improve load carrying performance than to remove one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, 73crownwagon said: AFWE have everything for chev trucks so I assume they would for the vans That's who I was thinking about but forgot the name of. My g20 apparently is the same suspension as the c10 so they should have stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just now, igor said: Are van and pickup leaves likely to be the same? Logic suggests that they might be. I'd be more inclined to add one leaf each side to improve load carrying performance than to remove one. Yes they are. There was a shit load of tools etc in it and the guy was a mason I believe so probably would of loaded it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ball Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 They do these for all makes. They work well too. http://www.getfast1.com/Roadmaster-Active-Suspension-Ford-Truck-Van-Load-Leveler-Leaf-Spring-Assist_p_2395.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 My research shows that the front spindles are the same. The leaves are possibly different with all the options heavy duty etc. I'll give them a bell thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Archers said they can have a look and make a replacement spring, I'll probably pull both leaves out at some point and they can check both. I'll leave this here so here os I find it later. Headlights h4 semi sealeds because the current ones are a bit shit and if a bulb blows you can nearly always find a H4. One of the adjusters has a stripped thread so its pointing at the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 just brainstorming/making a start on the list of stuff I want to do no order yet regass aircon vsr/2nd battery extra interior lights/leds and wire off 2nd battery clean/polish/wax everything diagnose/repair oil pressure gauge coolant/trans fluid replacement. oh and oil+filter reverse/work light for the back/side pedo spec tints figure out how the cruise control works slightly less shit speakers in the doors and replace the 6x9 in the back. possibly mount the head under the passengers seat so I don't chop the dash up and ruin it, while i'm there wire it up to the 'house battery' so can listen to music/leave shit on and not worry about not starting. Figure out where the long earth cable is meant to do double check voltdrop/earths on motor as its slow to crank sometimes. (and test battery) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Shouldn't need high stop light, it's only MA class needs them. There was a recent change in the rules anything pre 90 doesn't need them 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Sweet thanks. Saves me some wiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris r Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 I've had a think about all my shit and realized what we already know. I have too many things, so when this is complied I'll have to sell it. last in first out etc Anyone on here potentially interested? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 That's such a sweet Barry table. Guts about the headlight but at least you managed to scavenge some cable from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris r Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 It's even got straightened recycled nails for hanging stuff on. I think I ordered a 1042 headlight instead of a 1043. I'll double check the paperwork tomorrow it may have been incorrectly picked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolsHusband Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Dunno if anyone answered you about realigning your diff..... There's a bolt right through the centre of the spring to hold the leaves together. The head of that bolt locates into a hole on the axle bracket. You can just see it under the clamping plate in your broken leaf picture Hey-presto, diff aligned. *edit* Top Of The Tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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