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(Message started by: bertiep5 on Apr 15^th, 2004, 3:07pm)

Title: Softer suspension
Post by bertiep5 on Apr 15^th, 2004, 3:07pm

;D
I have a 16v auto estate. We do not haul heavy items and at weekends it is just the wife and I on board. SO can the stiff estate suspension be easily changed for a softer unit?
Thanks
John Stacey BRISTOL

Title: Re: Softer suspension
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 15^th, 2004, 8:19pm

hi there

what tyre pressure/tyre size do you run? also, what year is your estate? there are 2 different systems on the estate depending on the year.

Title: Re: Softer suspension
Post by bertiep5 on Apr 16^th, 2004, 8:00am

Andrew,
It is a march 1996 car running on 235/16 at 30Lbs. The option alloy wheels.
Thanks for your reply
Albert Stacey

Title: Re: Softer suspension
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 16^th, 2004, 12:40pm

hi there

i'm not sure if you have the 'older' setup with a small compressor 'pumping' up the rear suspension or the 'newer' hydropneumatic self pumping shock absorbers. there's not much you can do to make it softer. make sure your tyre pressure is correct. see
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/handbook146.gif
it does make a big difference to ride comfort
have a read of http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/handbook078.gif

hth
ps. i see you've typed 235/16. is this correct? it should be 225x50x16 tyres.
pps. i meant to add, the rear 'newer' shocks are about £350 a pair! :o you don't want to change them, if you can help it!