shizzl Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 whos had them done? whats the ride quality like afterwards?? and what did you pay for it to be done? i wanna lower my transit, i cant do it with blocks cos the diff and front beam is under the leaves,itll just jack it higher. i dont think flipping them will be a good option cos the van must be quite heavy.. although the leaves seem fairly flat almost allready... whats ya thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Ive had them done, got them done in Hamilton, I'm sure there will be somewhere around closer to you. As for ride quality, basically it rode just as shit as it did before I got them reset haha, better than removing/flipping though for sure. Don't know if its going to do much if they are already flat, find a local spring place and go for a chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Why don't you relocate the diff to above the leaves. Instant lowering without having to change springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 my axle tube is about 85mm or so,havent measured it, but if i put it on top the body will be hard on the diff/bumpstops etc.. wouldnt be so bad if i could actually get some bigger rims for it like 15x7s or something and run a 245/60 and fit lake pipes and front lip to make it look like its lower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I had it done on my escort, it worked out well, the ride stays the same unless you specifiy otherwise as they can add or remove leaves as necessary. Remember also that if you get leaves added, you will probably need new U bolts to account for the thicker section from memory it was around $250 for the pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/ ... C01722.jpg mmmm i like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 bellamy and east in chch do them. $120 a set. basically say how much lower you want them and they will do the rest. have had a few jobs done by them, highly reccomended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulloc Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 snells springs in takanini or archers auto springs in penrose. should be around $280 just say you work in the trade. takes a few days wouldnt be a bad idea to talk to them about adding a leaf so it doesnt rub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drftnmaz Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 you might be able to get the eyes reversed, that way you don't loose any arch in the spring and usually drops it about 60mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 yeah, get your eyes reversed for sure. Leaves that are dead flat are poos for handling/teaction. I had flat leaves, and couldn't put any power to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 reversed eyes, isnt that the same as flipping the main leaf?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Depends on the leaf. Most are curved to allow better springing action. When you flip the main leaf, yes you drop the eyelet, but you also have the other springs battling the curve of the main leaf, this is how they always end up looking flat as. If you have flat leaves already then you might get a away with it no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 the leaves are almost flat allready,maybe about 25mm arch i guess, not much really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 just flip it then In my opionion. if your not happy, just revert back and get them set. money for jam really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 mmmm jam.........mmmmm money........mmmm slam.. will try it this weekend i think...cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 What about single leaf springs? What are my options for lowering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Can still flip a single to change the eye location, but other than that, blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Can still flip a single to change the eye location, but other than that, blocks. Yeah tried it last night, was very difficult to pry the leaf into place once it was flipped. I gave up in the end as it was getting dark. Also it looked like it would foul on one of the brake cable holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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