High top conversion van Handling in the wind
Iam looking for a solution to the awful handling my van has in the wind. I've almost been blown off the road with winds as little as 25 mph. My van is a 1999 Chevy High top conversion van. I have re...
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I found my '89 hightop dodge handled way better after I added firestone riderite airbag helper springs to assist the rear leafs.
Big rigs did not seem to push me around when passing, and cross winds were not nearly as noticeable.
Overall handling was improved.
Later, I added stiffer front coil springs upgraded the steering coupler, rebuilt the front suspension, and added KYB gas a just shocks.
No handling worries anymore. Too Squishy a rear suspension causes wallowing in wind, and is helped by a rear sway bar, but just stiffer springs also reduce sway and wallowing in the wind.
I feel no need to add a rear sway bar.
Big rigs did not seem to push me around when passing, and cross winds were not nearly as noticeable.
Overall handling was improved.
Later, I added stiffer front coil springs upgraded the steering coupler, rebuilt the front suspension, and added KYB gas a just shocks.
No handling worries anymore. Too Squishy a rear suspension causes wallowing in wind, and is helped by a rear sway bar, but just stiffer springs also reduce sway and wallowing in the wind.
I feel no need to add a rear sway bar.
