Suspension problem?
This is about my minivan conversion. When driving, the van feels like it is extremely topheavy and overloaded, but it is not. My gear weighs about the same as the seats I took out, and the heavy st...
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Alright folks, I am here to report on further findings.
The front sway bar has multiple cracks but has not actually come apart like some I have seen online. The cracks don't go all the way around. Am I right to think I need to replace it soon-ish, but it is not the cause of my problems?
The rear leaf springs are flat. This is something I saw a couple days ago, but did not process until lying in bed last night. 'Wait a minute... aren't they supposed to arc?' Yeah, they are.
The leaf springs are generally agreed (in van forums) to be too wimpy even when new. There are heavy duty and add-a-aleaf options, but they have various drawbacks (add too much lift, don't fit existing brackets, etc.). I will look into smkettner's alternative thingy more.
Questions:
- Are the leaf springs the reason the van sways in the wind (parked) and corners terribly (driving)? Or do I need a rear sway bar ALSO?
- Is the front sway bar ok until I get home (100 miles, 2 months)?
Thank you all so much!
The front sway bar has multiple cracks but has not actually come apart like some I have seen online. The cracks don't go all the way around. Am I right to think I need to replace it soon-ish, but it is not the cause of my problems?
The rear leaf springs are flat. This is something I saw a couple days ago, but did not process until lying in bed last night. 'Wait a minute... aren't they supposed to arc?' Yeah, they are.
The leaf springs are generally agreed (in van forums) to be too wimpy even when new. There are heavy duty and add-a-aleaf options, but they have various drawbacks (add too much lift, don't fit existing brackets, etc.). I will look into smkettner's alternative thingy more.
Questions:
- Are the leaf springs the reason the van sways in the wind (parked) and corners terribly (driving)? Or do I need a rear sway bar ALSO?
- Is the front sway bar ok until I get home (100 miles, 2 months)?
Thank you all so much!
