Suggestion To Correct Stance After Conversion

[Vanman]

Following the completion of our camper conversion, I notice that the van looks decidedly middle-aged (ie its backside has gone south). It is a t30 and I wonder if a spring change to t32 will do the trick. Not a fan of lowering the van to compensate. It’s not really that far out, but if there is a simple solution I would like to fix it .

 

[Dellmassive]

Put a T32 spring set on the rear.

 

[Wills]

@CRS Performance will be along to comment. If your happy with the ride then spring spacers may work rather than a spring replacement.

 

[CRS Performance]

Yes a cheap quick fix might be to try a T32 spring in the rear . Not sure if any one knows the colour code on a T32 ( I am doing one tomorrow so ill check )
Measure the rake of the car sill height from ground behind front wheel and in front of rear wheel that will tell us what increase we need .

 

[widu13]

I put T32 rear springs on my T28 and that sorted it, no dramas.

 

[Vanman]

Yes a cheap quick fix might be to try a T32 spring in the rear . Not sure if any one knows the colour code on a T32 ( I am doing one tomorrow so ill check )
Measure the rake of the car sill height from ground behind front wheel and in front of rear wheel that will tell us what increase we need .

Thanks for the advise . I wasn’t sure if I should do the rear only or just do a complete change ? Probably a bit thick here but given the fact when I’m camping it really does have everything including the neighbours kitchen sink in the van ! Might it not be better to t32 all round?
I note you are based in Cannock and I’m in Luton so probably a bit too far to get it done by you. Does anyone have recommendations for anyone more local in beds or bucks?

 

[CRS Performance]

Yes too far for a simple job like that , Just fit the rears ! , if you change all 4 its a big job and will probably still sit with a sagging rear

 

[DXX]

I have a T32 camper with stock suspension, even with 100L of water behind the rear axle it sits level.

 

[Lukavell]

Theres some T32s on here going for free near Spalding. Let me see if I can find the post.

 

[Lukavell]

FREE - T32 Springs

 

[Wills]

The rear springs are simple to replace if you’re reasonably competent. YouTube it.

 

[widu13]

The rear springs are simple to replace if you’re reasonably competent. YouTube it.

Yep, springs are easily done with brute force, ignorance and a long bar!

 

[Vanman]

Yep, springs are easily done with brute force, ignorance and a long bar!

Well I’m ignorant,and a bit of a brute all I need now is a long bar and some springs . Anyone out there in “t 6 land “got any t32 springs going begging?

 

[RichDavies82]

Here’s a question, is it possible (or a good idea) to just replace fronts with coil overs and leave the rears as is? The reason I ask is that I’m happy with the rear but the front sits way too high. I’ve been looking at the Stance+ kit but heard that the rears sometimes knock if it’s a particularly heavy van. As mine’s a LWB with camper conversion and RIB, it is a little weighty!

 

[CRS Performance]

Here’s a question, is it possible (or a good idea) to just replace fronts with coil overs and leave the rears as is? The reason I ask is that I’m happy with the rear but the front sits way too high. I’ve been looking at the Stance+ kit but heard that the rears sometimes knock if it’s a particularly heavy van. As mine’s a LWB with camper conversion and RIB, it is a little weighty!

I have a set of used H&R front springs if you want to try , them , My worry is you wont be happy with the ride using standard shocks
Free to good home if you want to try them
I still think lifting the rear with T 32 springs , or spacers ( or both ) is the answer

 

[Wills]

Replacing the front springs is not a simple task. It’s an expensive risk to take, especially if there’s no proof that it’ll resolve the issue.
The rear end options are proven and inexpensive to adopt IMHO....

 

[widu13]

Stock T28 to T32 springs, before and after.

 

[Vanman]

So looks like 20mm approx . All I need to do now is work how much I’m looking to lift on my set up .thanks for the info .
Possibly need t32 + 20mm spacers. Where can I get the spacers and what sizes are available?

 

[widu13]

My camper conversion is always fully kitted out ready to go away, and has a RIB bed and always has 20-30kgs of water and a underslung gas tank. If your load is lighter the lift effect will be greater.

 

[Vanman]

My camper conversion is always fully kitted out ready to go away, and has a RIB bed and always has 20-30kgs of water and a underslung gas tank. If your load is lighter the lift effect will be greater.

Hi thanks for that , it was going to be the next question . I suspect we are not too dissimilar . I do have a tow bar but I only carry a relatively small amount of water other than that the typical fit out. I will need to some measurements now . The other minefield is knowing which spring to get do you happen to know the colour code ? Is it 3 grey stripes?