Lowering Advice - Ex AA Van

[Jarp89]

Morning All,

I purchased an ex AA van recently and one of the 1st major jobs is lowering, as you can see from the photos.

Assuming because this was AA van they used heavy duty springs because of its load weight.

255/35ZR20 tyres are fitted and ideally I want to bring it down by 50mm, 70mm.

Been looking at Bilstein’s adjustable B14 coil over kit.

Appreciate any advice before I purchase these.

Cheers
Jim

 

[VanDamMan]

Hi.. Your not far from @CRS Performance at Cannock … Why not drop in …lots of good advice

 

[Tourershine]

Morning All,

I purchased an ex AA van recently and one of the 1st major jobs is lowering, as you can see from the photos.

Assuming because this was AA van they used heavy duty springs because of its load weight.

255/35ZR20 tyres are fitted and ideally I want to bring it down by 50mm, 70mm.

Been looking at Bilstein’s adjustable B14 coil over kit.

Appreciate any advice before I purchase these.

Cheers
Jim

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Here's some simple advice from someone who's done most routes.

If you only want a mild lowering, then B14s are a fantastic product and very reliable, plus a great back up. They probably won't remove all that arch gap, unless you couple it with other modifications, but by that stage you might as well of gone for more purposes designed coilovers like Solows (still Bilstein)

In simple terms, mild lowering = B14s
Slammed = Solows.

There are other products available on the market, but I'm a Bilstein fan, so can only give opinions on this brand.

 

[Skyliner33]

B14s - outdated and poor compared to a lot of the competition now. Someday Tourashine will take off the Bilstein blinkers.
Speak to @The Van Cave @CRS Performance @BognorMotors

 

[BognorMotors]

Try before you buy. Don’t be fooled by being told what is best, on the forum or elsewhere. Best advise you will receive.
There are lots of good suspension options out there to choose from. Spend wisely and it will be the best money you spend on the van.

We stock and supply only the very best suspension on the market and if you can’t get to us we offer full mail order service.

 

[Jarp89]

Had it lowered on Tuesday @CRS Performance

Great job, highly recommend.
Thank you for the advice.

cheers
Jim

 

[davecdjt]

Jim, what kit did you have fitted and how much was it lowered please? I've got my van booked in with Steve @CRS Performance on Thursday to get the suspension changed. I've got 2 alternatives, one that offers 40mm and then a sport option at the same money that offers 50/60mm (if I understood Steve correctly). He has both options in stock so I'll decide on the day but would like to see some examples of how the different lowering looks on vans. Thanks, Dave

 

[Crossyt6]

I’m also interested in which suspension you went for. Please let us know.

 

[zooks]

+1, i'm also booked in at CRS thursday

 

[davecdjt]

+1, i'm also booked in at CRS thursday

What are you getting done Zooks?

 

[zooks]

What are you getting done Zooks?

Koni active shocks and lowering springs.
Not looking for super low. Just a sensible drop and better handling.

 

[davecdjt]

Koni active shocks and lowering springs.
Not looking for super low. Just a sensible drop and better handling.

Yes. That’s my brief to Steve as well.

 

[Vegasphil]

That’s a great look. Very sensible drop

 

[JOG]

Had it lowered on Tuesday @CRS Performance

Great job, highly recommend.
Thank you for the advice.

cheers
Jim

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Wow! What a result

 

[CRS Performance]

Sounds like we have another busy week. Did 17 vans last week , had hoped for a rest this week , look forward to seeing you all .

 

[Crossyt6]

see you at 11.30 tomorrow

 

[Jarp89]

I’m also interested in which suspension you went for. Please let us know.

Koni mate, front and rear shocks.
Drives a lot better on the road as well.

 

[Jarp89]

Couple more photos.

cheers

 

[CRS Performance]

see you at 11.30 tomorrow

I hope the ride home was pleasant , Lovely to see you today , and thanks for that impulse buy which made the van look a treat ??

happy motoring

 

[Crossyt6]

Thanks Steve. Van drives much smoother, less bumps and a definite improvement. Wheels look great thanks. I’m still trying to convince the wife it was worth the money thanks again