My thoughts about the air suspension were because the top of the rear wheel arches are showing some signs of being marked by the tyres. I assume the rear has also 'bottomed out' a couple of times.
I should have mentioned this at the outset, my apologies for my omission.
Thanks again. Colin
-- Edited by JCT on Tuesday 30th of July 2013 11:12:15 AM
I have a Birdsville Elite, late 2011, with a Ducato 180 engine. The front suspension is now giving cause for serious consideration to change the front to the 'Kings springs' as per recommendations from other Ducato owners. Before doing so I am wondering about installing air suspension and would welcome any comments, both for and against. Your thoughts please. Colin
So many different types of air systems? I'm fitting a set to my Fuso as helper springs.. [to control level also when stationary] Where air seems some have issues is when they pump with too much pressure and weight is concentrated in one area on chassis.. This can lead to chassis damage.. More an issue with fitment / design than air suspension..
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Sunday 4th of August 2013 11:10:27 PM
Have today had the King springs fitted and the short trip from FoleyFiat at Carlton to Heathcote where I store the vehicle indicated a substantial improvement to the suspension.
The total cost was $606.20 being $230 for the springs, supplied by me from RepCo, and $376.20 for the fitting and checking the toe on the tyres. Gabriel at Brian Foley Automotive indicated the cost of fitting to be 'less than $500' but I was pleasantly surprised with the much lower bill. If I had been in the UK I suggest the bill would have been below the 500.00 at 499.99 :twisted: I could have bought the K springs on EBay for $170 but decide to go to RepCo.
The front of the vehicle was heightened by an average of 63mm and the rear lowered by an average of 5mm. The rear springs were, according to Gabriel, at the correct height and in order.
I now look forward to my next long trip in a months time. My thanks to everyone for the help and advice offered.
-- Edited by JCT on Friday 30th of August 2013 05:13:05 PM
We had this done while in Tassy last summer - and the difference is amazing - especially over cattle grids, etc! No longer banging, just pretty smooth travelling.
The steering is better as well - money well spent we believe.
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