Sumosprings install on Citroen Relay / Ducato / Box / Promaster
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- In this video I install Sumosprings to the front on my Citroen Relay self build camper van. If you are interested in Sumosprings, here is wher eI bought mine:
www.amazon.co.uk/CSS-1094-Sum...
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Brilliant, thanks for sharing ✊
My pleasure!
Well that looked fairly straightforward. I'll be interested in how the van handles, and particularly if it reduces the crashing over bumps these vans tend to have. Thanks for the vlog, very informative. 👋
been out a few times and so far so good, yes it is not a miracle cure by any means of course, but it is certainly better than before.
Another great video...👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
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Just a couple of suggestions, don't use dish washing soap anywhere on a vehicle as it contains salt which encourages corrosion, use a car shampoo. Also any oil, including WD40, will attack rubber components, use silicone spray which is inert.
Be interesting to see how they pan out on a longer journey, I presume the device puts extra stress on the other coils so wonder if they can reduce the life of the spring.
IME using them, the extra force on the remaining coils isn't an issue unless the particular spring already has a snapping issue 🤔
For instance fiestas have a known weakness on the lower coil causing them to snap and collapse the suspension, i wouldn't use one of these on them as it will exasperate the issue where as i used coil assisters on a sierra P100 for 10 years without an issue but they didn't have that weakness built in to start with 👍
I've fitted 20+ sets over the years and never had a failure, some I've even transferred from an older vehicle to the owners new vehicle 6 years later without issue, although they are mainly used on the rear to help rear end sag when towing or loaded 👍
Did you not carry on uploading videos? Your van build is good and ideal for our situation with the 2 beds at the back. I really want to see it finished.
van tour coming soon. thanks for watching.
Hi, do you know which episode tackles the over cab storage area? I would like to watch it as i'm struggling a little with mine.
Great video as always. Very informative. What made you go with the 1094 'springs' please? SuperSprings appear to suggest 1168, and UK distributor seems to only supply 1195... any any advice appreciated. Thank you
Oh heck, did not even realise there were different ones, just found mine on Amazon and went for it being so much cheaper than rip off UK supplier even being posted from states!! they have worked fine though (luckily by the sounds of things)
Did you see any additional clearance after you’d been out for a drive?
Sometimes just lifting and dropping your vehicle on/off a jack leaves the suspension a little raised. It only settles after the vehicle is moved.
Was going to say the same.
Ditto....would be very interested in post drive measurement....
They usually lift the suspension by around half of the coil gap not the full height of the rubber assisters, the remaining coils will sag further than before as there are effectively less of them sharing the same load 👍
Yes, after several journeys, it maintained its 1.5cm improvement. thanks for the question.
Can you get an uprated anti roll bar for the front as well.
not sure, good question though.
Any longer term use comments - Pleased you fitted them? Also, what wheel arch trims do you have fitted?
Yes, they are definitely worth it, the front does not 'wallow' so much going around corners. I really notice it on those long sweeping bends on and off of motorways. the trim was already on the van from new, I think the L4H3 has it as standard.
I have a Citroen Relay 2018 model . I carry heavy load and I’m thinking of upgrading my suspension. You have any recommendation
go with HD leaf spring upgrades at the back and shock/spring upgrades at the front. sumo springs and air suspension is probably not the thing for 'goods' vans really.
Sorry to be that guy but what is the difference between the sumo spring and normal Spring assisters from somone like towsure for under £20 or GT towing or any trailer/ towing company
Good point...I can't see any difference (not intending to diss the video, very useful content)...they both reduce the spring by one coil...affectively putting more pressure on the other coils, not that that is an issue.
@@houseinavan194 I'm not knocking the vid at all i just wondered 👍
I've used spring assisters for years, they work ok, IMHO an ARB upgrade would be the ideal fix but way way more expensive unless a factory upgrade is available, possibly from an ambulance or cab and chassis option like a recovery truck or tipper, they typically have uprated factory suspension 🤔
A good point to make. I guess it is a bit like buying Heinz ketchup against lidl ketchup. these are the brand product and seem pretty good quality, cant speak for the others as have not seen in the flesh.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 Ah..but have you tried 'Winkin & Sons' tomato sauce...another level..never going back..😄
How did you find these? Do they help with cross wind sway?
have not noticed help with wind sway but helps for sure around long corners such as motorway interchanges with the front end not dropping and swaying so much. definitely recommend.
Hello was enjoying your videos. Have you finished the van know. Thanks
No not yet, no van is ever truly finished. have more content as soon as have time to film it as so busy with work right now.
Ok thankyou. Look forward to it.
Can we get a tour of the van!!!
I know, I know. A severe lack of videos for a while now. I have many in the pipeline including the much awaited tour but have been so busy with work and kids, finding time to fit it all in is tricky. thanks for asking.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 glad to see you're still alive lol. I look forward to seeing them. I'm just struggling to find decent van making videos, where I like the van design and concept.
I'll be waiting 😜
@@fakenick91 I have also watched hundreds and hundreds of hours of van build content and don't say this lightly: Other than my channel, obviously 🙂, a MUST watch is Humble Road and do binge watch every one. it is the only channel you need really! all the best.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 yeah I've watched a few of his videos. I dont like the aluminium wood look that I've seen him do. But he did give really useful tips that can be used
Will be looking at the same thing my friend. Out of curiosity what size tyres are those ?
they are 225/75/16. although this is slightly different to the originals my tyre store assured me it was fine to use and has been all fine so far. but as they are NOT exactly the same as OEM original tyres I would have to say not to copy what I did until you have satisfied yourself that it is safe to do so and ask your local tyre supplier for further info.
Hi mate where are you everything okay? Hopefully you’ll get another V log out soon
thanks for your comment. Been very busy with works and kids so finding the time is tricky, I have many videos in the pipeline to get to including the tour video. Just chewing the fat at the moment of direction for the channel as filming our trips and holidays is not really me and many others already do that (some much better than others :-), so thinking about reviews, upgrades and changes, soapboxing about the most talked about topics in vanlife etc etc
There not to gain height there to dampen the springs
and yet I gained height as detailed in the video.
"Famous 10 minute jobs", completes job 3 minutes later :-) I don't think I'll be doing this but it looks like a worthy upgrade for you, I also don't think I'd be quite a calm doing it as you.
'calm' ?? its all in the editing.....
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 😂😂😂😂
What’s happened? Not had anything from you in a wile. 🤷🏼
Thanks Graham, been very busy with work but am hoping to get a few more videos out very soon including the van tour. also starting my own DIY house extension, very exciting but backbreaking I suspect.