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Forum: Van Body 04-07-2018, 02:14 PM
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Posted By carringb
I only run 55 psi on my fronts, and I've got a...

I only run 55 psi on my fronts, and I've got a 400# bumper and winch hanging off the front. Really, it depends on actual front axle weight and your tire size, but 70 sounds really high. I think...
Forum: Van Body 04-07-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,254
Posted By carringb
If it has a tendency to understeer, you wan to...

If it has a tendency to understeer, you wan to increase rear sway stiffness (i.e. add a bar there) and not add more stiffness to the front.

Also, what are you running for front tire pressure? Too...
Forum: Van Body 11-13-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,254
Posted By carringb
I would also agree that your van is due for...

I would also agree that your van is due for new/better springs.

Deaver's are nice, but not the only option. I also feel like you can do better than new OEM springs. Those overloads just gotta go....
Forum: Van Body 11-10-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,254
Posted By carringb
Mike summed it up very well. I was concerned...

Mike summed it up very well.

I was concerned the rear large bar would be too heavy for my dad's van, but turns out not to be the case. Being an EB, it still has a very rear weight bias when...
Forum: Van Body 11-09-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,254
Posted By carringb
FYI - Stiffer rear springs also increase roll...

FYI - Stiffer rear springs also increase roll stiffness, so if you upgrade your rear springs, that may reduce the need for a rear sway bar. Or at least allow a smaller sway bar. That's why the...
Forum: Van Body 11-08-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,254
Posted By carringb
Your van should already have a front sway-bar....

Your van should already have a front sway-bar. With the front sway bar only, and no rear sway bar, the vans can understeer. But most drivers don't cope well with over-steer, so that's why pretty much...
Forum: Van Body 11-08-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,254
Posted By carringb
IMO skip the stable loads. They engage the...

IMO skip the stable loads. They engage the overload springs full time, and they're too stiff to be civilized. I have airbags AND Sumosprings, so I can stay off the overloads no matter how overloaded....
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