lowering an SS Crewman

[BlownCV8]

Hi all,

What are people doing to lower the rear of the Crewmans? (Live rear Axle)

damn its high....when you look in the rear vision mirror everyone looks like there parked under the ute.....bloody funny....if there is no car behind you you get a nice view of the sky.....

[ls2 crew]

i had mine reset at pedders to lower it 65mm its a little soft but seems to be ok I think maybe the shocks need replacing.

[Chris52]

Use the search,...its all there.
PS. Dont go any lower than 2 inches and all will be fine. Also remove centre rear headrest for better rear vision.

Cheers

Chris.


i had mine reset at pedders to lower it 65mm its a little soft but seems to be ok I think maybe the shocks need replacing.

Lowering the Crewie kills the OEM shocks quick smart. A decent set of Bilsteins helps.

Cheers

Chris.

[BlownCV8]

i had mine reset at pedders to lower it 65mm its a little soft but seems to be ok I think maybe the shocks need replacing.

whats it like with weight in it now?


Use the search,...its all there.
PS. Dont go any lower than 2 inches and all will be fine. Also remove centre rear headrest for better rear vision.

Cheers

Chris.

the rear head rest option would be a must...i'll do that for sure


Lowering the Crewie kills the OEM shocks quick smart. A decent set of Bilsteins helps.

Cheers

Chris.

anyone dropped used reset springs then used air shocks so you can pump it up if you need to?

thanks to you both i will try the serch function!:thumbsup:

[JezzaB]

My old mans got his SSZ Crewie dropped with blocks. Still takes quite a bit of weight in the back and doesnt touch the fuel tank. From memory its 50mm blocks but ive gotta go and check. A friend of ours has dumped his too and made his own airbag setup.

Jez

[BOBGEN111]

Be careful how far you go at the rear as the driveshaft can rub on the fuel tank. It has been known to happen with lowered crewmans.

[zorro]

from memory (a quick search could verify this) CAPA or CRD made a fuel tank replacement for the crewman that allowed you to go pretty low with the rear end.

might put some extra dollars on the bill but I have seen a black crewman in Brisbane very close to the ground on all corners and looks the ducks nuts, well worth the money spent.

[BlownCV8]

Be careful how far you go at the rear as the driveshaft can rub on the fuel tank. It has been known to happen with lowered crewmans.

Thanks for that,.......the forums full of info!:thumbsup:

[rocks-crewman]

Its not that bad!!! Remember it is designed to carry a tonne (with the right tyres) in the back, so lower away if you don't intend putting any weight in the back. I lowered mine the easy way by putting 50kgs of pool salt in the back. Improved winter traction a bit too....

[GETUTED]

:wave:
Thanks for that,.......the forums full of info!:thumbsup:

Speak to the guy at SVE Lonsdale. He has a purple crewman that is lowered and looks nice and level. I think he has 20" wheels and a vortech too.....

www.sve.net.au I think.....

[BlownCV8]

hmmmmm spoke to local pedders chappie today and he informs me any lower that 35mm and the tail shaft will hit fuel tank. :cussing:

said if i want it any lower the fuel tank has to be moved. Is this correct?

[BOBGEN111]

:wave:

Speak to the guy at SVE Lonsdale. He has a purple crewman that is lowered and looks nice and level. I think he has 20" wheels and a vortech too.....

www.sve.net.au I think.....


He is also the one that done his fuel tank in with it being too low.

[Chris52]

hmmmmm spoke to local pedders chappie today and he informs me any lower that 35mm and the tail shaft will hit fuel tank. :cussing:

said if i want it any lower the fuel tank has to be moved. Is this correct?

I've had mine lowered 35mm at the rear and it carries anywhere between 100 and 400 kgs most of the time. Fuel tank gets checked when on the hoist every service with no problems to date.

Cheers

Chris.

[BlownCV8]

I've had mine lowered 35mm at the rear and it carries anywhere between 100 and 400 kgs most of the time. Fuel tank gets checked when on the hoist every service with no problems to date.

Cheers

Chris.

thanks for that:thumbsup: ...looks like i will be looking for someone to shift the tank. i want it dropped 90mm and air shock's fitted so i can pump it up to take weight when i need to....

[Fosters]

dont forget the brake ummm 'equalizer' dont know its correct trem but i lowered my 2 inches with blocks the old fashion way , but lifted the chain 2inches too

[BlownCV8]

dont forget the brake ummm 'equalizer' dont know its correct trem but i lowered my 2 inches with blocks the old fashion way , but lifted the chain 2inches too

Thanks for that, wise move!:thumbsup: