Lowering

[Aragorn]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y107/B ... worths.jpg

in that photo both those vans are really really low!

i can see the front not being too hard with some custom coilsprings

but whats available for the rear? and for the dampers?

ive heard of lowering blocks for the back of mk2 escorts which might work on the back, but then i'd still need to find uprated dampers all round....

any ideas please

[Luke]

we've had a few discussions about this on here have a look in customising and one off section!

the problem with lowering blocks as mk1/2 escorts is the transit axle is mounted under the leafsprings and a block will raise it rather than lowering!

[Aragorn]

ive searched the forum for threads with "lowering" or "suspension" and found very little

if the axle is mounted under the springs on a transit what is stopping me moving the axle above the springs? that alone would probably lower it a good bit?

and i found nothing at all on uprated dampers or sourcing custom coil springs?

any help or links to threads would b appreciated

[madmark]

the blue mk3 was a very fast van! with cossy power!

[Aragorn]

any info on who's it was then?

that way i can ask them what they did to get it so low?

cheers

[Luke]

if the axle is mounted under the springs on a transit what is stopping me moving the axle above the springs? that alone would probably lower it a good bit?

nothing i suppose other than it would lower it about 3"-4"
it would also mabe need the prop centre bearing moving up a bit!!
if you measure it all and thats the right drop you want then it would be an interesting job!!

[Luke]

have a browse of this topic

http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0

[Gunslinger]

the problem with swapping the axle to the top of the springs is it will require you to relocate the spring seats on the axle ... lot of work, and NOT for the novice welder

[Luke]

and NOT for the novice welder

ah be reet!! the shackles will hold it place!!

[Gunslinger]

obviously not to many speed bumps up your way then

it is one way to get a fully "live" rear axle though
i can just see the garage mechanic looking at the underside of your van after you report a "balljoint knocking type sound" coming from the back end

[jay]

I seen your welding luke...pigeon poo comes to mind..try arc welding 1mm zinc to stainless and you will see what i mean.been there and done it..

[Luke]

I seen your welding luke...pigeon poo comes to mind

do you mean:-

I seen your welding luke...pigeon poo comes to mind

[jay]

I mean on you pics somewhere on here.the welding looks decidely dodgy.i think you even wrote it looks a bit dodgy.

[Luke]

I mean on you pics somewhere on here.the welding looks decidely dodgy.i think you even wrote it looks a bit dodgy.

read it again mate!! - that wasnt welded by me!! the patch on the pickup chassis i do welding as part as my job and have done for years!! i should be good enough at it by now!!

[jay]

oh yeah just re read it ..must be going senile with my age.or forgetful I didnt get my fix of transits the other day to keep me sane!!! ...I getting posts mixed up .