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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-06-2013, 10:46 AM
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Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

How about Harsh?

https://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/crash

In essence the opposite of supple

https://oxforddictionaries.com/definitio ... e?q=supple...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-05-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

I like the firmness of the 1617 springs. I have found the ride on gravel is crashy but also predictable & controllable unlike the OE springs, just like I'd expect from a firmly sprung road car,...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-15-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

I keep checking them with a digi hand held TP gauge ... I checked them after 60 miles at 65 to 70 mph whilst at 80 psi and there was a +2 psi change. I will re-check after good run now I have dropped...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-14-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Thanks Photog B)
We've just done the first 200 mile motorway (freeway) part of our trip & all felt exactly like I hoped & expected ... I will drop the rear pressures to 75 for the next country lane...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-13-2013, 05:13 PM
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Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Oops yep you are correct Pete ... I had too many numbers in my tiny brain. 80psi on the rear is what I have and it is the max. Thank you for pointing that out. B)
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-13-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

So I've had the alignement set up and we are off on our first trip with the new set up. :?

Booster what tire and airbag pressures have you settled on? ... as I guess your loading is fairly...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-03-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Idealy I'd be looking for a compromise setup in the centre of the two, Ie not set up for driving on the left or right as I do similar mileages on both. The pull towards the safety of the verge on the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-03-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

My van's original setup had scrubbed all the tread off inside edge of both front tires in 10,000 miles so it may have been miles out or indeed caused by the incorrect offset of the AR alloys.
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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-03-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Yep van is empty of water & we don't carry much kit.



They were sold on eBay as "take offs" but may have been reconditioned. Paint was like new. To my eyes the make the van look 10 years...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 02-02-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

My van has had all the parts fitted & despite the fact I still have to re-set the alignment & balance the front wheels I am very happy with the way it drove the 15 miles of twisting potholed country...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-03-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

... and the correct hubcaps and lugs for the steel wheels ;)

But with the new EU Tire regs (probably preventing legal import) and $200 each transport costs (plus 30% Duty/VAT on Tire and shipping...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-02-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

All the bits apart from 3 of the wheels are here now.
2 of the wheels are on their way and the other has to wait a month in LA as shipping cost exceed the shipping agent's monthly spend limits :( ...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-23-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

haha ... yep :evil:

... but just being able to go near curb stones and perhaps drop off them if I mount them will be all the monster tucking satisfaction i need :angel:
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-19-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

If the shocks don't top out in normal carful driving over undulating roads, sharp camber changes, rutted surfaces, speed bumps etc I will be happy. Smashing into unexpected potholes can't be any...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-17-2012, 09:49 PM
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Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

I'd hope the shocks are designed to take that load and I would prefer $100 shocks to fail rather than anything else as they are a service item and by far the cheapest bit of the suspension to replace...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-17-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

thanks guys :prayer: , I have taken the plunge and started to order the bits ... :?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-16-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

thanks, having slept on it I think I will order the later shocks as they are the "correct spec" for the van. They are obviously different to the early shocks for good reason ... I can always have...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-15-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

How were you able to shim the top mount down an inch? I need to shim mine down but it looks like I would only get 1/2" if I took the entire top bushing out and used washers on the shock shaft to push...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-15-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

I noted earlier in this tread https://www.classbforum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1616&start=120#p10714 that AZ ADVenturist had a 2002 van and found the 1175's too stiff / big, so as they fitted...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-14-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Thanks for the info campskunk :D

I would guess I am not far behind you weight wise in running order as we always run full of water and there are normally 3 adults in the van ... and I prefer a...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-13-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Here are the stock and TTC-1617 coil springs from campskunk's install. His van seems to be identical to mine age/spec wise.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6439130507_34a6fc6fac_z.jpg...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-13-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Yep that was exactly why I was double checking before I went ahead, but I think mine is a Model Year 2003 van. I am sure campskunk is running the Tufftruk springs and Bilstiens in the same spec/age...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-10-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

Hi booster, thanks for the welcome :D

Mine is a Late November 2002 van built on by RT early 2003 and registered in the UK by March 2003, one of the first of the new shape I think.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 10-09-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 186,216
Posted By MrRob
Re: Photog's Lifted Suspension 2009 Roadtrek 190V

HI Guys, Facinating thread! :clap:
I think the time has come to maximise my RT's on road handling and improve ground clearance issues. My van is on the OE suspension and shocks which having only...
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