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Suspension Setup

Post by CaddycamperR »

As a new owner I’m looking for the right suspension setup, there’s that many too choose from it would be good to see examples of what people here are using. This could be a good guide for anyone else in my position too.

Show us a picture of your Caddy and discription of what setup your running, Coilovers/Shocks/Springs/ Make/ Lowered By etc..

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Mine = Standard DUB setup

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KW V2 coilovers lowered about 60mm with all bushes changed to Powerflex purple. Damping is as comfortable as standard suspension but corners like a dream and much improved steering response. Highly recommended.Image

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theres a whole thread on this already

http://caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=728
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Bluebeard wrote: Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:19 am theres a whole thread on this already

http://caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=728
Bluebeard cheers mate but unfortunately I don’t have access to view that yet :(
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i need to do mod to my suspension .and not allowed to view members comments and ideas .very anoying :?
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I can’t get into most topics either :(
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In here for good advice :) will be looking at a suspension set up when I get mines
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Iv bought the vmax extreme coilovers. But haven’t put them on yet fingers crossed I can get onto my friends lift some evening this week to fit them .


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He guys let us know how you get on with the v-max set up please
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Ive bought a 2016 Caddy Highline with quite a few extra fitted from factory. the suspension is one of those items. On the original Vehicle Order Form under Factory options it lists Lowered suspension £180.00 under Accessories ans Option Products it lists Lowering Springs £516.00.
The stance on the Caddy looks real nice but Im not happy with the slightly harsh ride especially on crappy London roads. In the rear it looks like single leaf spring. I have contacted my local dealer sales/service department with to ask about current setup I have and what I would need to do to return to stock suspension but have no real answers.
Id appreciate if anyone can shed some light on the on the suspension set up I currently have and whats best approach to improve the ride. I am running on 17" Rockhamton Alloys.

Thanks
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J1220 wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 6:27 pm Ive bought a 2016 Caddy Highline with quite a few extra fitted from factory. the suspension is one of those items. On the original Vehicle Order Form under Factory options it lists Lowered suspension £180.00 under Accessories ans Option Products it lists Lowering Springs £516.00.
The stance on the Caddy looks real nice but Im not happy with the slightly harsh ride especially on crappy London roads. In the rear it looks like single leaf spring. I have contacted my local dealer sales/service department with to ask about current setup I have and what I would need to do to return to stock suspension but have no real answers.
Id appreciate if anyone can shed some light on the on the suspension set up I currently have and whats best approach to improve the ride. I am running on 17" Rockhamton Alloys.

Thanks
any pics of the rear setup id be interested to see it
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pictures attached. Thanks

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The front suspension feels compliant and not to bad. the rear over speed bumps just seems to bottom out. This is without any load. Id hate to think what it would be like with a full load.

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Judging by that photo, it's bottoming out on the bump stops as they appear to be standard length. Cut a section or 2 off them and it will give more travel before bottoming out.
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Really, excellent stuff! sounds like an easy fix.

Do I just go at it with an hacksaw?
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