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anyone got CB performance beam with 3.5 inch dropped spindles?
anyone got CB performance beam with 3.5 inch dropped spindles?
by ernie » Tue Sep 01, 2015 9:25 pm
Hi all,
I've currently got a 2" narrowed CB Performance beam (at least that's what I think it is) but I don't think I can fit 3.5" dropped spindles on without it being too low - I have got the beam up as high as it will go on the adjusters and want dropped spindles to improve ride quality.
Just wondered if anyone has this combination & how low it makes the front of the bus - a photo would be very useful.
2.5 inch dropped spindles would be ideal. but i've heard that you can only get 3.5 inch drop (although I have seen some buses advertised for sale with 2.5 inch dropped spindles mentioned in the adverts?
Many thanks.
I've currently got a 2" narrowed CB Performance beam (at least that's what I think it is) but I don't think I can fit 3.5" dropped spindles on without it being too low - I have got the beam up as high as it will go on the adjusters and want dropped spindles to improve ride quality.
Just wondered if anyone has this combination & how low it makes the front of the bus - a photo would be very useful.
2.5 inch dropped spindles would be ideal. but i've heard that you can only get 3.5 inch drop (although I have seen some buses advertised for sale with 2.5 inch dropped spindles mentioned in the adverts?
Many thanks.
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Re: anyone got CB performance beam with 3.5 inch dropped spindles?
by 8 8US » Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:40 am
Ade
Take a look at this thread:-
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=112310
I have 3.5" drop spindles and the same Gaz coilovers and you can lift to any height you want.
Probably at Busfest on Sunday if you want to take a look.
Richard
Take a look at this thread:-
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=112310
I have 3.5" drop spindles and the same Gaz coilovers and you can lift to any height you want.
Probably at Busfest on Sunday if you want to take a look.
Richard
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Re: anyone got CB performance beam with 3.5 inch dropped spindles?
by paul_f » Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:49 am
I do, and it was too low for me now we have a family and therefore are more loaded.
I cut the adjusters off and rewelded them back on so I could raise it up a bit. I seem to remember having to clearance the upper parts so they didn't hit the shift rod.
I cut the adjusters off and rewelded them back on so I could raise it up a bit. I seem to remember having to clearance the upper parts so they didn't hit the shift rod.
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Re: anyone got CB performance beam with 3.5 inch dropped spindles?
by JonnyCJ » Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:34 pm
8 8US wrote:Ade
Take a look at this thread:-
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=112310
I have 3.5" drop spindles and the same Gaz coilovers and you can lift to any height you want.
Probably at Busfest on Sunday if you want to take a look.
Richard
Turns out I can actually retain the dropped spindles on mine and use the Gaz coilovers to get the right height. There's no need to cut and move the beam adjuster either as I can raise the beam adjuster for clearance (lowering the bus further) then get the exact height I want on coilovers.
Happy days !
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Re: anyone got CB performance beam with 3.5 inch dropped spindles?
by ernie » Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:37 am
Thanks guys - My only issue with coilovers is that I have heard they harden up the ride again, defeating the object of using dropped spindles to soften the ride from just the beam adjusters!
Richard - would love to take a look at your set up mate, but I can only get to Busfest on Saturday.
You are only in Wolvo (I am in Solihull), so will have to try & get up there to take a look at some point.
Cheers,
Ade
Richard - would love to take a look at your set up mate, but I can only get to Busfest on Saturday.
You are only in Wolvo (I am in Solihull), so will have to try & get up there to take a look at some point.
Cheers,
Ade
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Re: anyone got CB performance beam with 3.5 inch dropped spindles?
by JonnyCJ » Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:15 pm
Can you not just pop in a spring that suits your requirements - hard ride, soft ride etc ?
Maddy will no doubt advise in a min or two
Maddy will no doubt advise in a min or two
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