robbie2red

Hi again! I’ve been in touch with the leaf spring specialists and it’s no problem at all to de-arch the leaf springs for them. So...all I need to do is find some lowering springs now! Any ideas where I can find guys??? About to search the web! Lol.

Thanks guys. Semmy that’s exactly what I did last night, typed in dodge minivan/caravan when searching and found a bit more info. My mechanic doesn’t really know anyone that works with leaf suspensions. But from what I found out on the forums last night they can be de-arched?! Front suspension isn’t a problem obviously. But I’m going to contact a leaf spring specialist to see if they would de-arch the leaf springs, and go from there. What do you reckon?

I don’t think it’s because of the ramp @@bignev as they lower the floor for the wheelchair to get in, and would know raising the vehicle would make the incline worse. I have a mate that’s into his rallying (he’s a mechanic) taking a look at my baby tomorrow. I hope it can be done, I’m sure it can, it’s just for how much?!!! Lol. Let you know how I go guys! :-)

Cheers @@bignev, Yes just measured mine now, and it’s about 5-6” higher than yours. I know the wheels add a bit like but that does seem like quite a lot. I think my GV is the limited edition spec, would this have any bearing on it???

Thanks guys! No problems as yet! Put a new battery on last year, just after I bought the car, going well at the moment. Just don’t want to be caught out!

Thanks guys! Yes I love my GV (Entervan) now. It’s taken a bit to get it sorted but I’m happy with how it is now! And lots more I want to do! It would be nice if I could lower it as it would be so much easier to get up and down the ramp then! Take a look at the side on view guys, I reckon I can lower it a few inches, don’t you???

Cheers @@mikebh8 I’ll have a ponder. Ain’t got nothing yet so we’ll see. Quite like the trickle solar idea.

Hey @@bignev Yeah mine is the adapted version (I’m a wheelchair user), they call them Entervan’s. And you’re right mine kneels to the one side. However I’d like it all lowered wholesale. One to make the ramp less of a gradient to get in and out of the car, and two, I would hope the old boat would handle better. The first being the main reason for lowering though. Nobody has done it on the forum I’m guessing??? I think it doesn’t help I don’t have much weight in the rear. I intend getting the lpg done soon so maybe that’ll bring her down a bit if I have tanks in the middle and maybe spare wheel void. New leaf springs could be used @@bignev or not a possibility? Cheers!

Thank you guys! I’ll go with your opinions and just get a standard battery charger. There’s always plenty to do on my GV! :-)

Hi all, Do any of you know anything about the possibility of lowering these vehicles? Or has anyone done it? Any information would be much appreciated, thanks. Rob

These are on eBay now guys if anyone’s interested??? The brand new Tyres alone are worth the £250 starting bid! Grab a bargain guys. Tyres are 225/50ZR18.

These are for sale on eBay now guys: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/302490670082

Hi all, I've got a 3.3L petrol GV 2006. I've seen different topics on here with people mentioning about a battery top up may be a good idea. Any recommendations for a battery charger for my GV please? Or what do people use? I've heard also of the button mod, but I'm no mechanic and it's difficult for me to do any work myself, so think it may just be easier/cheaper to use the battery charger once a week. Thoughts please guys? Thanks in advance! Rob

Here is my Facebook marketplace link so you can see the wheels. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/142434826367243

I'm not sure if this link will work but here goes. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/142434826367243

£400 I'm hoping for. Spent over £250 on the tyres and ain't done any miles in them. They are spotless.

Newly refurbished alloys, 18" 300C alloys they are, but I've had them fitted to my Voyager albeit with spacers on the front wheels. Works a treat. Brand new tyres (225 50 ZR18). Set of 4. Only selling as I've gone and bought some 20" wheels.

Newly refurbished alloys, 18" 300C alloys they are, but I've had them fitted to my Voyager albeit with spacers on the front wheels. Works a treat. Brand new tyres (225 50 ZR18). Set of 4. Only selling as I've gone and bought some 20" wheels.