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[chrisgixer]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Hmmm not so sure, in an Estate, with lpg. But needs must.

I'd wip a shock out and see of it extends fully.

[Lazydocker]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Trouble is, I do have to tow with it quite often and intend to use the Pikey box more next year with the little one

Anyway... I still don't understand why

[Lazydocker]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Hmmm not so sure, in an Estate, with lpg. But needs must.

I'd wip a shock out and see of it extends fully.

Extends happily when the car is jacked up

[VXL V6]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Trouble is, I do have to tow with it quite often and intend to use the Pikey box more next year with the little one

What springs are you using?

[Lazydocker]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Trouble is, I do have to tow with it quite often and intend to use the Pikey box more next year with the little one

What springs are you using?

Standard (not S/L) With the weight of the LPG tank so far behind the axle I can't lower it (although I have a pair of Irmy) as it has already dropped. Fitted standard springs (as I did in my saloon) to firm it up a little

[chrisgixer]

For the shock to extend, the bladders have to peal away from the shock at the bottom. If the paint has stuck to the bladders further up , as was slightly evident when fitted, then that might overcome 1bar. (Might )

Its cheaper  than b4,s to check. Although possibly not with your spine currently. Undo the bottom bolt and see if the shock extends, via the pump, and or, by physically pulling the body down.

[Lazydocker]

For the shock to extend, the bladders have to peal away from the shock at the bottom. If the paint has stuck to the bladders further up , as was slightly evident when fitted, then that might overcome 1bar. (Might )

Its cheaper  than b4,s to check. Although possibly not with your spine currently. Undo the bottom bolt and see if the shock extends, via the pump, and or, by physically pulling the body down.

I hope it's easier than last time

On the plus side, I'm getting good at taking the front bumper off and on

[VXL V6]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Trouble is, I do have to tow with it quite often and intend to use the Pikey box more next year with the little one

What springs are you using?

Standard (not S/L) With the weight of the LPG tank so far behind the axle I can't lower it (although I have a pair of Irmy) as it has already dropped. Fitted standard springs (as I did in my saloon) to firm it up a little

We put spring assistors on Mrs VXL's Estate - Standard springs with KYB shocks, though any shocks I replace now I would only use B4's.

That combination does a good job of keeping a 1200Kg caravan + all the junk nice and level.

[Lazydocker]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Trouble is, I do have to tow with it quite often and intend to use the Pikey box more next year with the little one

What springs are you using?

Standard (not S/L) With the weight of the LPG tank so far behind the axle I can't lower it (although I have a pair of Irmy) as it has already dropped. Fitted standard springs (as I did in my saloon) to firm it up a little

We put spring assistors on Mrs VXL's Estate - Standard springs with KYB shocks, though any shocks I replace now I would only use B4's.

That combination does a good job of keeping a 1200Kg caravan + all the junk nice and level.

Which assisters did you use? It's tempting to do it... I'd rather have the better damping for the majority of the time when I'm solo

I wonder if I can get my money back on the brand spanking new S/L Shocks

[VXL V6]

Might just bin it and fit a set of B4 shocks and spring assisters

You know it makes sense.

Trouble is, I do have to tow with it quite often and intend to use the Pikey box more next year with the little one

What springs are you using?

Standard (not S/L) With the weight of the LPG tank so far behind the axle I can't lower it (although I have a pair of Irmy) as it has already dropped. Fitted standard springs (as I did in my saloon) to firm it up a little

We put spring assistors on Mrs VXL's Estate - Standard springs with KYB shocks, though any shocks I replace now I would only use B4's.

That combination does a good job of keeping a 1200Kg caravan + all the junk nice and level.

Which assisters did you use? It's tempting to do it... I'd rather have the better damping for the majority of the time when I'm solo

I wonder if I can get my money back on the brand spanking new S/L Shocks

Bought them from Towequipe in Nuneaton, but looking on their site it looks like they no longer supply them for the Omega. Looking on the Internet it seems other places still supply them.

[05omegav6]

Plod rear springs perhaps

Someone was/is breaking one iirc...

[chrisgixer]

For the shock to extend, the bladders have to peal away from the shock at the bottom. If the paint has stuck to the bladders further up , as was slightly evident when fitted, then that might overcome 1bar. (Might )

Its cheaper  than b4,s to check. Although possibly not with your spine currently. Undo the bottom bolt and see if the shock extends, via the pump, and or, by physically pulling the body down.

I hope it's easier than last time

On the plus side, I'm getting good at taking the front bumper off and on

It certainly can't possibly be any worse.

[Lazydocker]

Can someone with fully functioning S/L suspension check something for me please?

When the pump runs, is there air felt coming out of the little hose that runs up and is clipped to the o/s headlamp?

[05omegav6]

Will have a rummage on the way out of the door, but don't recall seeing a pipe anywhere near the headlight recently that said, my slam/front panel has been replaced

Thinking about it, if that's about 10mm diameter, isn't it the pressure relief valve in which case, there should only be air coming out when a loaded car is unloaded, and then only once the ignition is switched on...

Think you might have found your problem

[Kevin Wood]

Yep, IIRC the pipe is the exhaust from the relief valve, so maybe that valve is not sealing?