Heavy duty rear end...

[Loz]

our Cali doesn't currently suffer from a sagging rear end but we haven't every fully loaded it. From our previous spring investigations we a level 4 spring but I came across this pedders kit and thought I'd canvas opinions on it's suitability.
http://www.pedders.co.uk/pedders-su...ear-suspension-kit_p22541206.htm#.WLZ2lZHfWhC

 

[former member]

And for some bizarre reason, we have level 7 rear springs!!

 

[mhill]

What about the air bags so you can get the bed level?

 

[mark]

And for some bizarre reason, we have level 7 rear springs!!

Yours will be the older model year -my16 as opposed to Loz my17 . Theirs often a fair few changes within the years- perhaps the geometry was slightly changed needing slightly weaker springs ! or maybe they just bolt on whatever lying around....

 

[Davenjo]

Yours will be the older model year -my16 as opposed to Loz my17 . Theirs often a fair few changes within the years- perhaps the geometry was slightly changed needing slightly weaker springs ! or maybe they just bolt on whatever lying around....

I still think that the softer springs being supplied as standard on newer vans are to compensate for a harsher ride from skinnier, high pressure low rolling resistance tyres required to meet Euro 6 and published MPG.

As for the Pedders springs and dampers; I came accross them when I was researching my problem (see other thread) but my dealer advised against fitting non OEM.

 

[mark]

I still think that the softer springs being supplied as standard on newer vans are to compensate for a harsher ride from skinnier, high pressure low rolling resistance tyres required to meet Euro 6 and published MPG.

But their both Euro 6 204- meeting the same targets, but one has completely different springs than the other ?

 

[Loz]

I am leaning towards some oem springs, the main issue is not knowing where springs like the pedders come on the oem scale.

 

[former member]

But their both Euro 6 204- meeting the same targets, but one has completely different springs than the other ?

Yep, it's weird...

 

[former member]

Yours will be the older model year -my16 as opposed to Loz my17 . Theirs often a fair few changes within the years- perhaps the geometry was slightly changed needing slightly weaker springs ! or maybe they just bolt on whatever lying around....

Same wheels and tyres.
Very little changed.

 

[Davenjo]

But their both Euro 6 204- meeting the same targets, but one has completely different springs than the other ?

Mine (T30 150 DSG) came with Low rolling resistance 205 wide tyres as standard - I think the earlier ones had 215s fitted??

 

[former member]

I think Calis that have 17s all come with 235/55 tyres either with Michelins or Bridgestone.
Same as our last one.

 

[meoncoast]

I think Calis that have 17s all come with 235/55 tyres either with Michelins or Bridgestone.

Same as our last one.

Our 180 did but our 150 has 215 60 17in

 

[former member]

Our 180 did but our 150 has 215 60 17in

Hmmm - strange.
Pretty certain Loz has got the same size tyres but now you mention it, I think I did see a reference to your size too. Could be random, could be engine size, could be something else?!

One thing is certain - I am WELL street wiv me PHAT rubber on me KICKIN van.

 

[Davenjo]

Our 180 did but our 150 has 215 60 17in

Low rolling resistance tyres inflated to 58PSI for full load? Do you know what weight range your rear suspension is? I'm guessing its level 4 (0YD) or 5 (0YE) rather than 7?

 

[former member]

I'm going to pointlessly load our Cali with bags of cement.
Just to show off my heavy duty rear end.

 

[Diesel9a1]

I'm going to pointlessly load our Cali with bags of cement.
Just to show off my heavy duty rear end.

Photos of before and after though please!