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lower it
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 1:10 am
by supervan
how hard is it to lower a supercarry. can it be done,has any one allready done it.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 6:13 am
by NozMonkeys
Lowering blocks in rear and shorter springs in the front. The rear you could do yourself, the front you need a spring compressor.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:22 am
by Karu
I think about lowering mine often, but the loads it carrys is remarkable and it does handle well standard. Still I'm very tempted because when they are lower they become smaller. Or should I say simply, they look larger because of their height. Ask anyone who doesn't know the answer. Which is smaller, the MB or Carry And the answer will always be the same. "The MB"
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 2:31 pm
by NozMonkeys
Lowering would be cool but would compromise ride comfort and the chassis is already so low I've gotten stuck with a loaded van going over a curb on my crossmember.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 4:01 pm
by Brayden
Yeah the engine crossmember is a real sticking point (pardon the pun), and most of the vans I have seen usually have a bend in it. I plan on making skid bars for mine to prevent any further damage.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 8:27 pm
by supervan
yer it would look much smaller lowerd. and would just look alot better filling the gap from whell to the arch a bit more. and mine never has a big load in it and it just has heaps of body role. i realy just wont it for looks mostly and just to stiff'n it up abit

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:46 pm
by synster
yer im getting a 4'' lowering kit in the carry in the next week or so.
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 11:27 pm
by Brayden
How much do you plan on tubbing it?

I just measured mine and a 4" drop puts the wheels into the metal on the wheel well.
Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 1:26 am
by supervan
how much for the lowering kit and wher are you gettin it from?
Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 4:37 pm
by Jake.G
i have 3 inch blocks and mono leaf on majourly cut bump stops in the back.
springs cut in half on the front on standard bump stops.
looks cool but is dodgy and uncomfortable.
4 inch blocks shouldnt be a problem? if its still stock rims they should be skinny enough to tuck alittle without any scrapage? or maybe a quick guard roll and you will be sweet.
Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 5:30 pm
by Brayden
You can't really "tuck a little" because the standard wheel tubs are only about 1.5" deep. So if you were tucking half an inch you only have 1" of suspension travel before the tyre starts rubbing a hole into your interior.
I'm still curious to hear how synster has managed a 4" drop!
Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 9:38 pm
by gadj
4" would have to involve surgery - smoke & mirrors compromise mobility.