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| | | Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 142 member | OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 142 | Got a chance to do the axle flip on my 94 B250, the rear axle now sits over the leaf springs on new perches (tacked in). Problem is, its a little too low, maybe by an inch. To resolve this I have been considering using and AIR LIFT air bag kit for the rear...just to lift it up that 1" I need. Or, anyone have any experience with COILOVERS, similiar to whats used in track cars? Are they weight bearing and if so, any recommendation on what weight spring....these would replace the rear shocks.... Something similiar to these http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sac...rom=R40&_nkw=afco+coilover&rt=ncAny input appreciated....hopefully not uncharted waters.
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| | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 old hand | old hand Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 | Be careful just putting something like that in place of the rear shocks cuz those shock mounts are not meant to be load bearing and probably not strong enough to take that sort of load for an extended period of time. A custom arched rear leaf spring might be the better choice. Good luck!
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| | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,460 | looks awesome! Just lower the front to match!
2003 Grand Caravan Member Vanatics Van Club-Spfld, IL Member Florida Van Council Member Central Florida Vans,-Orlando, FL | | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 | I agree that it looks right to me. Why do you consider it to be too low? If you want a quick/cheap fix you may be able to add longer shackles.
| | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | Shocks DO NOT add height......
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| | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,170 old hand | old hand Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,170 | Shocks DO NOT add height......
......Wookee Coil-overs do. Listen to the above post and re-arch the springs. If you want to add coil-overs then ditch the leafs and start building the rear suspension from scratch. I doubt you want to go that route, so the obvious choice would be air bags. I had them on a phantom dually Suburban that towed my boat many years ago and they lived happily with the leaf springs. I would still re-arch the springs unless you needed the adjustability. | | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 142 member | OP member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 142 | as it sits, its about 1" off the bump stops.
The coilovers were to add height but I think your right, the mounts arent up for load.
Its not off by much, but I'd prefer about 1" higher...
I am leaning towards c notching the frame and adding air bags....but I will see if I can talk to a leaf spring shop about new leafs to get the height perfect....
for now, front is up next for the drop, will keep you posted, appreciate any help or tips!!
| | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,001 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,001 | I was going to start by taking the overload leaf out of the rear of my 97, as i only want to lower the rear a couple inches, but may check into having the leafs re-arched. I'll keep tabs on your van Ben, to see how you make out.Pinion angle is of great importance so as Not to cause vibration, had enough of that with the B van.
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| | | Re: Axle Flip Done - Coilovers or Air bags | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | Several people have done the axle flip and re-arched the springs or added heavier leafs.
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