Lowering the front (79 Microbus)

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by bryandsi, Nov 15, 2011.

  1. Hi all - after much looking and many miles we have just put the deposit on a lhd 2.0l 79 Microbus now being MoT'd and Uk registered. (it's brown and orange so looks like a Jaffa cake... but hey...)

    I have Horseshoe plates for the rear and looking to drop the front by the same 3-4", I like Red9's coil overs and as the bus is v.solid think this may be the way forward -can you give me your opinion if you have used this kit - Cheers Bryan
     
  2. are you saying the red 9 easyrider kit or the ifs kit ? dont bother with the easyrider kit whole weight of van van is on 2x m12 bolts in single shear. best bet unless you want to go mega low is adjusters in beam once there fitted you have the option of stock hight to low with just a allen key and a spanner so you can dial in the height to match the rear ;D
     
  3. These buses aint mega low it's knowing how to set them up. TransporterHaus drop spindles on the front. 1 spline on the back. Great ride quality - far better than you get with adjusters.

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    A little lower....

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    TransporterHaus drop spindles on the front, Horseshoe plates on the back.
     
  4. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    ....and a bit lower still - Transporterhaus dropped spindles and 2 splines, but slightly bigger rear tyres.

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