Small van suggestions?

[edessex]

Would it be possible to get 8" of ground clearance out of the torsion beam setup? Some of this can be done my bigger wheels, but there doesn't look like much room to go very big...

[welshpug]

torsion bar not beam, they're not VW's


I would imagine there's about 8" of clearance at the rear as standard, you can't go much longer on the front springs as you'll run out of plunge depth on the inner CV's.

oh and the rear end is 405 type rear axle but already jacked by 90mm, they have quite long travel and if you want to go taller you'll need longer dampers, the bolts are vertical where the rear axle assembly is bolted to the shell though, so you could easily space the beam away from the body.

[xbl]

Sept 28, 2017 9:19:34 GMT keithyboy said:

Sept 28, 2017 7:23:56 GMT xbl said:

This is mine on -2 splines and in dire need of a wash.

Is the front at stock height?

Yes the front is stock for now, I've got some 306gti6 lowered front shock and springs to go on along with the bigger brakes but need 15" wheels first.

[edessex]

Hehe. 'plunge'

With anything I do, I won't know what angle the CV joints can cope with until I try.

[edessex]

The Astra lives to fight another day! Managed to sort the emissions just enough to pass the re-test.

So, 'Plan Van' is presently on hold. However being that the Astra is a 1.4, on 187k miles, and I use it hard, it is still only a matter of time.

So thank you for your input on this guys, it's not been a waste as I've now got a few more options I didn't really think of for the next motor.

-Ed

[Dorset_Clive]

I know you're sorted for now, but a left field choice might be the MGZR Express with Streetwise suspension. Or get an OEM Streetwise (they do diesel flavour) and turn it in to an Express. The 200/25/ZR is well used in rally circles and can cope well with the rough stuff. They're surprisingly strong.

[strikey]

I followed a streetwise the other day , had the same thought....then forgot to post! there must be plenty of cheap "soft roaders" that are already half way there and ripe for a bit of toughening up though...once the astra finally expires??!

[dubwarrior2]

Mk4 golf estate. Remove rear seats for loads of room.

[ruairi50]

SWB Landcruiser or Hilux

[edessex]

Oct 3, 2017 0:05:10 GMT ruairi50 said:

SWB Landcruiser or Hilux

They're 4x4s...

[edessex]

Well, I recently started the hunt again.


...and am now the proud owner of this 'thing'

m.facebook.com/2WDOffRoader/photos/a.346465622439264.1073741836.199618733790621/454738274945331/?type=3&source=48

[Davey]

You sir are a fruit loop in all the best possible ways! i can imagine this getting hilarious.

[edessex]

I feel it may get interesting...