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May 17, 2015 11:48:33 GMT
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I know one or two of you replied to me under a different name but had problems logging in.my question was could I lower my seat inca without flipping the axle.I just presumed it would be a big job.don't really want it scraping the ground but don't want it standard either.any info would help alot
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May 17, 2015 12:44:23 GMT
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May 17, 2015 13:58:34 GMT
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I flipped mine myself, The caddy forum sells new spring perches so you can just cut the old ones off and weld brand new ones on. If you do one at a time, You can use a level on the original end, to make sure the other end your re-welding is perfectly level, Then do the other end.
Also, If you then want to go back up a little, You can get longer spring shackles. Although mine was just a straight flip, and it worked fine. had motorbikes , tools, engines all sorts in the back, never scrubbed.
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May 17, 2015 14:18:23 GMT
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Thanks for that lad.what was the ride like after.also just bought 8 inch front and 9 inch banded steels.did you have wide wheels on yours,if so what tyres worked for you
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May 17, 2015 14:35:46 GMT
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The ride is the same just lower ...
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BT
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May 17, 2015 21:15:30 GMT
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You can buy lowering plates that bolt to the axle, if thats too low then you use lowering blocks the other way around to raise the back of the van. As said above Al of JustCaddys and VWcaddy sells the spring seats so you can reweld them the other side.
Or do what I did and buy a pre flipped axle, i am a welder by trade but couldn't be bothered with the bother of cutting off and rewelding the seats.
Before you go pulling the rear axle off, check your bleed nipples are free and find somewhere local that stocks axle bolts. Its very common for both to snap as I found out when I did mine. Al again sells extended axle bolts for just over £20 delivered.
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May 17, 2015 21:31:24 GMT
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Thanks lads really helpful.hopefully get around to it soon and get to put up a few pics.any over questions ill know where to ask
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