Misaligned rear wheels when lowering?

[zombiechad]

Can someone explain to me how to avoid the wheels not being spaced evenly in the wheel well after lowering? Are the new plates that get welded to the bottom of the axle parallel to the old plates and are the new holes in line with the old holes like in this picture?

[zombiechad]

It looks like you need to offset it 15mm back right?

[Dub-77]

I slotted my center hole 20mm forward towards the frt of the van. Just to be on the safe side again going on andys/ connect4s findings.

[zombiechad]

Well, I should have done this a long time ago. I very accurately modeled the rear suspension in cad and it is very apparent that when you flip the axle and then raise the rear with longer shackles, it moves the axle forward .515". This is easy to accommodate with my custom parts I am having made. No more stabbing in the dark. If anyone has any questions on lowering (like shackle lengths), I would be glad to help.

[Mylee]

when you flip the axle and then raise the rear with longer shackles

There's the answer, don't raise the rear! Lower the front with coilovers to level out

[valetech]

Van above is on standard hangers.

[valetech]

the first thing to check is the leaf springs are on the right way,as the pin is NOT in the middle


the problem is people are welding there brackets in the wrong place.tip the axle back when welding the plate on.this will move the wheels back


if you have a petrol uk spec van you need to make a recess