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Thread: Eurovan Suspension Alternatives - Bilstein HD Anyone?

  1. euroger
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    04-12-2012 01:04 AM #36
    FINALLY got around to installing the rear springs and shocks on our '03 Eurovan MV. Removal & installation (2hrs.) went well (thanks gti_matt). I went with the Bilstein HD shocks/HR Sport springs combo, rather than the "Sport Cup Kit." Gord & Tom at Essex Distributors (http://www.essexdistributors.com/) recommended the "more robust" mono tube HD's, over the twin tube design (included with the cup kit)...YMMV! They also assured me the ride will be firm but, not harsh...here's hoping they're correct! Being a bit of a cheapskate, I decided the $$$ saved on the 'sport shocks', should cover the cost of a 4 wheel alignment, if necessary...I'm not altering the front torsion height, just lowering the rear. I hope to get the front shocks done later today or tomorrow and will follow up once I've put some miles on 'em .
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    04-13-2012 04:58 PM #37
    Got the front shocks installed in an hour-ish and after a few trips around town, first impressions are mostly favourable...less 'nose-dive' on hard-ish braking and quicker recovery on uneven (frost heaved) surfaces (less bounce). If there is a downside, pavement irregularities (ie. frost cracks) were more noticeable but, aren't something I can't live with. This may also be attributed, at least in part, to a change in rubber...Motomaster SE ('Crappy Tire' house brand) to Michelin "HydroEdge" (225/60R16). Speaking of swapping tires...anyone know the torque spec for stock 16" VW alloys?
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    04-13-2012 07:53 PM #38
    Quote Originally Posted by euroger View Post
    Got the front shocks installed in an hour-ish and after a few trips around town, first impressions are mostly favourable...less 'nose-dive' on hard-ish braking and quicker recovery on uneven (frost heaved) surfaces (less bounce). If there is a downside, pavement irregularities (ie. frost cracks) were more noticeable but, aren't something I can't live with. This may also be attributed, at least in part, to a change in rubber...Motomaster SE ('Crappy Tire' house brand) to Michelin "HydroEdge" (225/60R16). Speaking of swapping tires...anyone know the torque spec for stock 16" VW alloys?
    Not sure on the 16s but on the 15s on my 2000 Eurovan it was something like 118 ft-lbs.
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    04-15-2012 01:44 AM #39
    Quote Originally Posted by gti_matt View Post
    Not sure on the 16s but on the 15s on my 2000 Eurovan it was something like 118 ft-lbs.
    Found this site:

    http://www.dormanproducts.com/docume...pecsMASTER.pdf

    They list 133 ft.lbs for "2006-1997"...which seems a bit high to me (for alloys). "1996-1993" is listed as 118 ft.lbs.
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