Rear air suspension recommendations

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Rear air suspension recommendations

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Posted: 20.04.2019  ·  #1
Hi all,
My local mechanic has recently warned me that the rear springs (especially back right) are very low and are close to the bumpstops and said I would need to either change the springs or get an airbag type suspension system fitted.

Am thinking of getting an air suspension system fitted. I researched a little and see that prices vary on how fancy the system is.
Just wondering if anyone has advice on what I should go for? Don't need it to be too fancy just want to resolve the issue and really don’t want to spend too much on it if possible. 😀
If anyone has any recommendations on where I might be able to get the job done please let me know.
I am in no way mechanically minded so would be looking for a professional to do the job and I understand that a certificate is / may be needed for the CVRT test.
Thanks all for any help.
Happy Easter.

Justin


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Re: Rear air suspension recommendations

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Posted: 20.04.2019  ·  #2
Before you spend money be sure the 'bump stops' are not in fact assisters. Some motorhome builders replace the standard bump stops with longer units which are designed to act as spring assisters which will be close to or touching the axle when the mh is loaded.

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Posted: 20.04.2019  ·  #3
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Posted: 22.04.2019  ·  #4
I fitted very similar to what Witzend has shown. I chose the option of in cab 12v compressor and gauge. Fitting was a doddle and it transforms the van - far less roll in the corners and is adjustable for different loads.


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Posted: 22.04.2019  ·  #5
Not sure if you have seen these kits but they look very good, and are not huge money either.


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Posted: 23.04.2019  ·  #6
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