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reef2k

Member

Registered: 2024-07-05

Posts: 1

Converting air-suspension to springs (alternative springs)

Hi all.

New to the group,but had Citroens,Peugeots for around 30 years,and bought a WAV converted 2011 Expert Tepee LWB 2.0 HDi about a month ago,but the rear air suspension is rock hard,though working correctly,having new airbags 18 months ago and raises/lowers as it should.

I'm looking to convert to springs and given that i don't carry more than around 150kg in the rear, i was wondering if springs for a SWB or other vehicle maybe a more comfortable option ? Somebody mentioned C4 Grand Picasso springs,but lost the link.

Summing up,i need the space the Expert offers,but not the weight capacity,and can't live with it like it is,as most of my driving is on minor rural roads and it's an exhausting experience with the rear end crashing and banging over every little bump/hole

I'd very much appreciate any help,advice,thank you.

Nick

Last edited by reef2k (2024-07-05 10:09:18)

kenbw2

Administrator

From: Preston

Registered: 2017-11-26

Posts: 1,612

Re: Converting air-suspension to springs (alternative springs)

I switched my rear springs out for a set form a Synergie and it was so much nicer. This is for a Mk1 so I'm not sure how much it helps for a Mk2

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2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9TD XUD9 Camper Conversion
1999 Citroen Dispatch 1.9D DW8 Disassembled Camper Conversion
1996 Peugeot 806 1.9TD XUD9 Spare vehicle
1998 Citroen Synergie 1.9TD XUD9 Snapped timing belt

Hagbard

Member

Registered: 2022-07-08

Posts: 4

Re: Converting air-suspension to springs (alternative springs)

I switched my 2009 Expert to springs after blowing an air bag.  I used springs that I bought from eBay that were listed as compatible, and they weren't terribly expensive.  I also had to source a bump stop from my local Peugeot dealership, and these were a ridiculous sum of money (about £70 IIRC) for a palm sized piece of rubber.  I then also had to delete the air suspension from the van ECU (via a programming cable that I also had to buy...), otherwise there was a persistent error on the dashboard and the air compressor would sporadically try to inflate airbags that were no longer present.

In summary, expensive, complicated and messy.

I do still have 2 spare airbags in the garage too, but I try to ignore those, along with all the programming kit that's cluttering up my office.

The springs work well though.  Bouncy!