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[Martin_1962]

My suspension is a bit floaty and is down a little at the back, so I want to stiffen it a little, what suggestions are there please?

[CaptainZok]

Paving slab or big heavy toolbox in the boot.
It used to work on the 3 litre capri.

[CaptainZok]

But seriously have you checked for broken springs?
Is this something its always done or just a recent thing?
Maybe the shocks are getting a bit tired I'm sure the rear suspension must get more of a hammering from your towable home.

[Martin_1962]

Broken springs was the first thing I checked - I think they are tired, but I would prefer stiffer springing and better damping.

[Taxi_Driver]

It maybe the shocks.......may parents used to tow.....until i convinced them otherwise  

My Dads car used to go thro shocks every couple of years.....worth a look at  

[Martin_1962]

It maybe the shocks.......may parents used to tow.....until i convinced them otherwise  

My Dads car used to go thro shocks every couple of years.....worth a look at  

Shocks are not brilliant, but the back is a bit down and I would like it a bit firmer.

[CaptainZok]

Shock absorbers (single)
Saloon exc. lowered sports chassis/self-levelling suspension 90542942
£71.00 retail, £60.38 trade £44.60 TC all plus vat.

[Taxi_Driver]

It maybe the shocks.......may parents used to tow.....until i convinced them otherwise  

My Dads car used to go thro shocks every couple of years.....worth a look at  

Shocks are not brilliant, but the back is a bit down and I would like it a bit firmer.

Guess you could try estate springs then......i believe they are firmer......but changing the shocks and springs for new might sort the prob  :-/

[Martin_1962]

OK Then lets try it another way

1) How does my suspension differ to that of the MV6?

2) Or what about These

[TheBoy]

OK Then lets try it another way

1) How does my suspension differ to that of the MV6?

2) Or what about These

or remove the ironing board from the boot lid

[Martin_1962]

OK Then lets try it another way

1) How does my suspension differ to that of the MV6?

2) Or what about These

or remove the ironing board from the boot lid

  Oi I drilled holes for that - OK I know it is only a copy of the Irmsher but I like it and it does help at speed, feels more planted at the back

[hotel21]

OK Then lets try it another way

1) How does my suspension differ to that of the MV6?

2) Or what about These

or remove the ironing board from the boot lid

  ..... it does help at speed, feels more planted at the back

Thats 'cos yer springs and shocks are shot!!  

I got rear 30 mm lowered new springs for my MV6 for £35 delivered of e-bay from Irmscher.  Worth shopping around.....

Eibach are good kit as well, though.

[Martin_1962]

OK Then lets try it another way

1) How does my suspension differ to that of the MV6?

2) Or what about These

or remove the ironing board from the boot lid

  ..... it does help at speed, feels more planted at the back

Thats 'cos yer springs and shocks are shot!!  

I got rear 30 mm lowered new springs for my MV6 for £35 delivered of e-bay from Irmscher.  Worth shopping around.....

Eibach are good kit as well, though.

My wife commented the car was bouncy. Worked out she liked the 2.0CD seats, and ride of the MV6

Don't want normal shocks and springs, the 2.0 were not shot and that was bouncy when towing.

Best for suspension was the MV6

[MickAP]

Quote>"Don't want normal shocks and springs, the 2.0 were not shot and that was bouncy when towing.">


Have you measured the nose weight of your van, could be too heavy there.
What about these http://www.springassisters.co.uk/singlecoilpicpage.htm had them fitted to my last car, they firmed up the rear suspension ok. Not got around to fitting to the Omega yet although it's not bad with the van attached.

Mick

[Martin_1962]

Quote>"Don't want normal shocks and springs, the 2.0 were not shot and that was bouncy when towing.">


Have you measured the nose weight of your van, could be too heavy there.
What about these http://www.springassisters.co.uk/singlecoilpicpage.htm had them fitted to my last car, they firmed up the rear suspension ok. Not got around to fitting to the Omega yet although it's not bad with the van attached.

Mick

I load it to 75kg

Got a gas tank in boot with the weight of 1/2 to 3/4 of an adult roughly.

I will put stiffer springs - just need to know what to use