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Anon
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low back end

Hi everyone ...its the man with a million questions,
I could do with lifting the rear end of my c250 autosleeper maybe 6-8 inches it looks really low in fact the springs are almost flat even with the van unladen. I was considering having the springs re tempered and another leaf fitted but worked out too expensive and for brand new leaf springs the blacksmiths where theyre made wanted £350-£400. I dont want to put air suspension on (too dear) so i was wondering about fitting coil springs on top of the leaf springs at the axle. is this a cheap and effective way?...is it a big job?what springs would i fit and how would they be held in place? does anyone of pictures or knowledge of this type work? All advice welcome.

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Thu 14 Mar 2013 @ 22:33 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Coil spings.

Hi moomoo,

I had the same problem a few years ago so I have done this coil spring lifting job on top of the the cart spring ubolt plates and it has done the job a treat.
I made up a top and bottom mounting plate out of 3/8 steel plate the top mount is welded to the chassis leg, the bottom plate is bolted under the ubolt nuts with a centre bolt though top and bottom mounts which allows the fitting of a rubber bush top and bottom.
After a search through coil spring books I found a pig tailed spring that did the job, it was an Vauxhall Asra rear spring.
And it took a lot of the wollowing out of the back end, mine is a high top body so that was a great bonus to the handleing.

Doug.

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Hi Doug
Do yo have any images of the work that i might be able to look at? Im thinking of buying an airspring kit but it seems a lot of expense (£350). My leaf springs are actually frowning rather than smiling and really do need sorting one way or another.

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Sat 16 Mar 2013 @ 18:54 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Low back end

Hi Moomoo,I have a1974 pop top.When I got the van the rear springs were frowning like yours.I hapend across a Bedy box camper that was being scraped.This has 2 rear leaf springs .As they were used I tried them on my van ,the van now stands and hadeles great.This only cost £20.It's just another thought for you.Cheers+Beers Jim.

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Hi again
I have 4 leafs and as i said the problem I have is that the springs are frowning rather than smiling ... so how would i get them back to something like their original shape?...e.g..would it be possible to jack between the axle and the chassis to try to reshape them or am i talking nonsense? I think it'll be really hard to get hold of springs in good condition for my type of van...but no doubt there'll be a brand new set somewhere in the world sat in someones garage covered in dust and cobwebs...lol ... Anyway I'll post an image of how bad they are if i can in my next post.

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rear springs

Hi moomoo,sorry I did'nt sus your van is the big leafed type.All i can recomend is that youmake enquieris about having the springs retemperd.If you know a blacksmith he may help you.Cheers+Beers,Jim

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Thanks Gethin
I like the look of the spring assisters and there doesn't look too much work to fit them.
Im gonna make enquiries tomorrow.

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I'm going to make some spring support bolt on system
I will keep you posted how I get on
Could make some if they work
Marc
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Hi Land Rover make http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251012812581?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
mite halp.
Richard

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