installing front 5t torsion bar & B6 Bilstein dampers | suspension upgrades | the craft blinders

Подписаться 8 тыс.

Просмотров 9 тыс.

50% 1

installing front 5t torsion bar & B6 Bilstein dampers | suspension upgrades | the craft blinders
Hi and welcome to the Crafty blinders van build channel
remember if you click the bell you with receive a notification every time we uploads a new video
This video is the third part of our suspensions upgrade series, in the first video we removed the existing single leaf springs, in the second video we replace them with a set of Jones twin leaf heavy duty leaf springs in an attempt to improve the handling when cornering and to reduce how much we get blown around on windy days.
In this video we strip out the old standard dampers and the torsion bar and the replacements get delivered
Part 1 strip out existing leaf spring
Part 2 install Jones HD twin leaf springs
Part 3 strip out standard front torsion beam and dampers
Part 4 replace standard front dampers with Bilstein B6 dampers and fit a 5t torsion beam
Part 5 Fit air assist kit to the rear axel
Pair of Jones Rear 2 Leaf HD Springs Volkswagen Crafter ebay.us/jrambq
2 x Bilstein B6 - Sport Damper 22-232854
www.bilsteinsuspensionstore.c...
Air suspension kit VW Crafter 2006-2016 heavy duty 4000kg
ebay.us/sbfix2
Plusgas aerosol dismantling lubricant 200 ml
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001P02R...
5 ton torsion beam part number: A906 321 11 03
www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenu...
🎵 If you are enjoying the music in our videos click on the link for loads more great music at Epidemic sounds 🎵
www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
#vanlifeuk #vanbuild #selfbuildcampervan #vanbuilds #vwcrafterconversion #sprintercampervan #vwcrafter #selfbuildcamper #vanbuildideas #vanconversion #vanlife #vanbuildstarttofinish #van #camperconversion #campervan #vanconversionbuild #vw crafter #vanbuildseries #sprinter #sprintervan #thecraftyblinders #suspensionupgrades #vw crafter #airassist #jonesheavyduty
installing front 5t torsion bar & B6 Bilstein dampers | suspension upgrades | the craft blinders

Хобби

Опубликовано:

7 окт 2021

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 37

@paulstephens3682 2 года назад

Good job there again Sam 👍 not many people know that tip of cracking the bolt off with hand tools before using the impact gun. How many knuckles did you take the skin off on that job 😂? I wonder how many swear words you've had to edit out doing this suspension job 😂🤣

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

I'm always knocking bark off my fingers Paul and there have been a few tactful edits I will admit but its all been worth it

@RichardAnderson-zt8mq 8 месяцев назад

Great video Sam - quite a task there, explained really well. Best choice of dampers too!

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@tanyaroyredcar 2 года назад

interesting detail and description on re-setting the camber Sam. You know your stuff. Now its our stuff too. Don't be so hard on yourself, these are tight camera angles. Credit to you Sir!!! R&T

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the comment its appreciated

@shaggyshotlist9979 Год назад

Excellent job i did my wishbones to I heated the the bolts on the top plates on the springs stops them from breaking in wish bones a best to invest in a good impact gun in Brought a makita made life much easier

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Год назад

😁👍

@moonhead911 6 месяцев назад

All the front shocks adjustable is it possible to space the front shockers out to raise the front end

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 5 месяцев назад

Not really as the front spring is located in a sub frame I have seen spacers fitted between the sub frame and chassis I'm sure this would affect the steering angles though 🤔

@UrbanVanlife Год назад

I was woundering when that gun was going to get used lol

@lukesancasciani Год назад

Hi Sam, could you of kept the original 3.5-t dampers in to save on cash, or is it essential to have 5-t dampers to go with the 5-t leaf spring? Thanks in advance you've been a great help with everything!

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Год назад

I only changed the dampers to help with handling I suppose you could keep the originals 👍

@andrescastaneda2866 2 месяца назад

Como se llama este tipo de suspensión?? Mc pherson con ballestas?? Alguien podría sacarme de la duda, gracias

@nicobiermann364 2 года назад

Great video, helped a lot. Do you know your weight on your front axle?

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

I have a ticket from the last weight bridge I'll have a look and get back to you 👍

@nicobiermann364 2 года назад

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife thanks alot

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

@@nicobiermann364 i will check today for you when I get home 👍

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

Hi just found the ticket so currently the van is: Axle 1 = 1460kg permitted is 1650kg when up plated this will increase to 2100kg Axel 2 = 2040kg permitted is 2250kg when up plated this will increase to 2700kg hope this helps

@nicobiermann364 2 года назад

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife perfect, thank you. Are you still happy with your 5ton front leaf spring or is it to stiff or something? Thinking about getting the 3,88ton or the 5ton.

@aberdeendeltaforce 2 года назад

Is that front leaf spring from a 5t? Is it just a straight swap like for like? Cheers

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

Hi yes it is I've listed the part number in the videos description if that helps👍

@aberdeendeltaforce 2 года назад

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife yes, sorry, I watched the whole video and read the comments after I commented and all the information was there. Other than colour though it looks identical, did you notice any difference once installed, did it stiffen up the ride, my van bobbles side to side quite violently on a slow potholed corner. 😂 I really appreciate the effort you put in to these videos, helped me out loads. Thanks

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

@@aberdeendeltaforce it has stiffened up the front end 👍but overall all the upgrades have transformed the handling we really suffered when hit by side winds the upgrades have cured that 😁

@aberdeendeltaforce 2 года назад

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife haha, yes those darn sidewinds are a nightmare, I got a scare doing 70 on the dual carriageway when I was hit by a strong side wind that very nearly pushed me into the middle crash barrier, had to change my underwear 😂 keep the van below 50 now on windy days. Can’t really afford to upgrade at the moment but it’s definitely on the list. Thanks again 👍

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

@@aberdeendeltaforce 😁👍

@williamroyal5216 2 года назад

Hi Sam where did you get torsion bar from? Is it for a 5t.

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

I'll try and find the site that I used and get back to with the part number as well

@williamroyal5216 2 года назад

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife cheers

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

@@williamroyal5216 Hi Will try this link: www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenumber/a9063211103.html if that does not work Google A 906 321 11 03 that's the part number pal hope this helps

@williamroyal5216 2 года назад

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife thanks Sam 👍

@alunsion5486 2 года назад

I assume the torsion bar from a 5T sprinter of the same year is identical? Thanks

@kinross24 2 года назад

Defo could use some WD40 on your nuts and bolts before attempting

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife 2 года назад

We use plus gas mate it's cracking stuff 👍

@malcolmnisbet5267 Год назад

Hi sam great video yet again, im looking to do this withthe front leaf spring , is it a 5ton bar you fitted as done rear of mine abd os high with double leaf springs , need front up to match.

@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Год назад

Yes mate it is the 5 torsion bar