IFS OUT, LEAF BACK IN??

[bodgit0_0]

Hello all, picked up my 1992 150 LWB this weekend and started eyeing up the front end for an axle change.

Originaly I was looking at coiling a Range rover axle under it but the IFS subframe will get in the way of a beam axle.

Has any tried to revert back to leaf springs for the front suspension.

Cheers

Lee

[Luke]

i dont fully understand what your after doing but if your wanting transit leafs on a 1992 (asssuming its a mk4) the front holes are slightly different and the back mounts arnt there- also the strut tops are different

could be done tho

[bodgit0_0]

I wanted a 4x4 county but cant justify spending county money for what will just end up being my off roaders tow vehicle.

I have spare range rover axles sitting doing nothing and am looking at building my own 4x4 van.

Was looking at using the IFS coil mounts but as this gets its strenght from the beam that links left to right, this beam will fowl a beam axle if fitted.

Was wondering if a rear spring would fit onto the IFS front mount and then make my own rear mount?????

Just a theory.....Possibly just a pipe dream....

[GBBiker]

Why would you want to put leaf springs on the front?

[bodgit0_0]

Also Im not sure what MK van I have, could anyone comment please..I bought the one below.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=61789

Cheers

Lee

[AlanN]

if its got that grill and its a 92 = MK4

[Luke]

Also Im not sure what MK van I have, could anyone comment please..I bought the one below.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=61789

Cheers

Lee

mk4

not sure which spring would be the strongest a front or a rear one i think if i was doing it i'd stick to front mk3 springs and weld on a set of hanger from a donor van or replacement panels

[AlanN]

Or tack the body onto a toyota hilux