puddlethumper Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I am in the process of lifting the skirts, fnar, of my 305 van, coz! The following pic is of a 2 inch lift on the arse end but will actooally be an inch higher after new springs and shocking shite. The front is going up 2 inches as well. Who thinks it will be absolute shite, or not ?Vaguely interested in the A/s collective thoughts. ( for what they may be worth, in Bitcoin or any other dubious currency).A dodgy pic. You have to imagine, and there are some imaginations on here, another inch on the back and two on the front, and then 20mm hubcentrics to widen the track to bring them more in line with the body. Another dodgy pic. Arse in the air or what ! Comments and suggestions welcome. Well, maybe. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Going up makes more sense than t'other way, but will it make the crossing of speed bumps any more comfy/faster? Just watch the geometries and unexpected handling. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I suspect it will look a bit daft, and might well mess up your camber. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Is there a purpose to it (i.e. you need the extra ground clearance), or is it just a style* modification ? As one would expect, handling will be worse (you mess with suspension angles, roll centre etc.) and the CV joints won't thank you either. gordonbennet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonbennet Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The problem with going up at the front will be how much extra load it imposes on the CV joints, which will be working at increased angles to normal. Its something 4x4 owners with indy front suspensions who fit lift kits have to bear in mind. edit ^^^ snap Sigmund is thinking along the same track. Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Be great for annoying the 'Slam it in da weedz' tossers. Also, no issues with speed bumps too. Or you could make up a BS story about it being a rare 4x4 off-road variant. djimbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 adjust the brake bias lever too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 I do realise the cv's will probably not last as long but I do have a spare pair and I'm not a 4x4 er. It's nothing to do with speed bumps really, I just fancy something a bit 4x2 maybe slightly off road look.The rear works exactly the same as it did, apart from a bit more roll. Which, with new springs and shocks, will lose some of that. Front boings are stiffer, but not rock hard.Yea. Its just a look at the end of the day, I suppose. I still think it's gonna look bloody different and, (insert personally chosen adjective here) I'll give it a go. No big deal to return it back to original chod.A bit of green lane stuff could be interesting. You know, sump guard etc. Going to see what happens. Could be shite. Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 No offence, but as you asked I think it'll look crap. New POD, Junkman, Craig the Princess and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Why not just buy a Rancho? Exiled_Tat_Gatherer and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Go for it, and be different to all the VW's on banded rims dragging floor pans.... puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Needs a roo bar then it'll look ok puddlethumper and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 paint grey stonechip round the arch lips and along the door bottom/sills so it looks like its got body mouldings like an aldi allroad or vulva xc puddlethumper, Junkman and doobietoo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 paint grey stonechip round the arch lips and along the door bottom/sills so it looks like its got body mouldings like an aldi allroad or vulva xcPeugeot ( well, Dangel) did it before Volvo , just not on the 305.I think it'll look a bit like one of those sporting trials cars , you know usually SS1 Reliants or old Skodas. matty879 and puddlethumper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 No offence, but as you asked I think it'll look crap.Must agree, and seems totally pointless as well, certainly will strain the drivetrain, handle worse and generally do nothing for the vehicle than strain already 25-30 yr old components. I'll take three randoms please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Peugeot ( well, Dangel) did it before Volvo , just not on the 305.I think it'll look a bit like one of those sporting trials cars , you know usually SS1 Reliants or old Skodas.image.jpegOooh! I love a Dangel! Who doesn't? Ay?Can't afford one, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It'll be shite, but then 305s already are. puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 No offence, but as you asked I think it'll look crap. But no less crap than it does now. Out of interest, how much higher was a Rover StreetWise than a standard 25/ZS - I saw one in the car park at Rolls Royce Aero a few year back that had been lowered to BRM height and it looked brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 IMHO - unless you go the whole 'roo-bar, Paris Dakar' type OTT look then it'll look half arsed or like you ran out of cash building your 'dream'...... kind of thing.No chance of uprated suspension components for this then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 305 vans are excellent off road anyway, me and my dad drove into the hills in his old one, on a road we had to build in places, only a lack of traction stopped it from getting up the last steep hill. puddlethumper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 A natural progression from the AMC Eagle Wagon? Similar door handles... Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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