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DebandTez


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Our caravan just purchased second hand doesn't have springs - rigged axles

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Hubby thought he could get springs to make it a tad higher... but you learn something new everyday.

Have you got a Corniche? Love to hear from you! 

 

 

 

 



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Welcome to GN's DebandTez,
I am not familiar with your make of van or it's suspension system - I would imagine that there are some Pedders or other such Suspension Companies the could advise you. Be aware that you will require to have van re-engineered and certified prior to putting on road with a different undercarriage.

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I'm 90% certain the Corniche is a UK van.
Deb and Tez, have you found one here in Australia or have you inadvertently joined an Australian forum?
Both have happened before.
Either way, welcome. Tell us more about your van.

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Welcome!

Did you mean rigid axles?

Some info on different axle types.

Suspension Types - Paramount Caravans

 

1994 Swift Corniche 14/2 Suspension Sitting Low - Chassis Discussions - Caravan Talk



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Not sure but I think these vans had a rubber type suspension with a rotating link on a splined shaft like the VW beetle torsion bar suspension, not sure if the link can be removed from the spline and rotated to give a higher ride height like the VW.

The rubber is molded in a square housing with a smaller square center shaft,  that is allowed to rotate by the rubber that lets it operate a bit like a spring as the wheel rides over a bump.

A suspension company can advise, it probably would be easier and cheaper than fitting a new suspension.



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More input on the Corniche model - It's actually a Swift.
It was imported and upped to Australian standards in 2014.

Husband decided it was fine without doing anything to it. It was or is an issue in an incredibly high driveway and he has to build up ramps to get it in the yard.
By the way quite a few cars have difficulty - ie towbars scraping etc.

I'm sure we are in for a steep learning curve :)

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