Bumpy Ride - Lowered '68 - How?

[Joval]

Are you putting it back to stock? Take a shock off, extend it and measure it (I'll check stock size tomorrow) -
then test it, there should be a good bit of resistance in both directions. If it's like a bicycle pump bin it.

 

[chippi]

EDIT: How much do you want to raise it by?
about 3" give or take, just enougth to get the wheels off and reverse up to kerbs!

 

[Joval]

One outer is roughly 2.5"

 

[chippi]

cheers for the help

 

[Guest]

CP, the balljoint weedeater beam has an extra set of mountaing holes and will fit any bus from 54 right up to 80,

up to 71 had an overall narrower shock tower and closer bolts this was the wide five wheel config like yours,

fitting instructions....
http://www.creative-engineering.com/download/fitting_weedeater.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[cunning plan]

CP, the balljoint weedeater beam has an extra set of mountaing holes and will fit any bus from 54 right up to 80,

up to 71 had an overall narrower shock tower and closer bolts this was the wide five wheel config like yours,

fitting instructions....
http://www.creative-engineering.com/download/fitting_weedeater.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think I love you.

 

[ant]

dude sorry to read all the trouble your having with this 68. It looks so much like mine when i first got it, Neptune blue and grey primer/hammerite..... take a look.
http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1517&start=0

As mentioned easy and myself have both got/ had weedeater beams, i had a loads of probs with mine, rubbish powdercoat,dubious poly bushes, overspray on the adjusters, dodgy inner bosses... since been told i'm not alone in this too its been taken off my 68 and i'm just about to fit another a new beam. Don't get me wrong some people seem very happy with theres but mine road like crap even with dropped spindles. I don't want to confuse you anymore but i'd read my thread before ordering.

shame your not close i could give you a hand

stick with it tho mate....... loves a 68 does ant 8)

 

[cunning plan]

dude sorry to read all the trouble your having with this 68. It looks so much like mine when i first got it, Neptune blue and grey primer/hammerite..... take a look.
http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1517&start=0

As mentioned easy and myself have both got/ had weedeater beams, i had a loads of probs with mine, rubbish powdercoat,dubious poly bushes, overspray on the adjusters, dodgy inner bosses... since been told i'm not alone in this too its been taken off my 68 and i'm just about to fit another a new beam. Don't get me wrong some people seem very happy with theres but mine road like crap even with dropped spindles. I don't want to confuse you anymore but i'd read my thread before ordering.

shame your not close i could give you a hand

stick with it tho mate....... loves a 68 does ant 8)

Tanks Ant, ill keep chipping away until its done.. I decided to go the EZ Rider Kit from Red 9 http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10058" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; with a normal (but replacement) beam 8)

Alot of work has gone into your bus, looks fking A... Good insperation.

 

[ZedBed]

Hi thread followers.

I had a look at this beam this afternoon while looking at some other bits and pieces for CP. Then I came home and have just read this thread.

A photo is worth a thousand words, but a proper look is better... I guess some of the more extreme advice given above was in "better safe than sorry" mode...

Beam is is tip-top condition, never repaired, and has adjusters neatly fitted top and bottom. There is plenty of adustment to go up or down from where it sits, though I doubt it would go right back up to stock. The shocks are leaking and too short as some of you spotted. If I had to be really picky, I'd say the adjuster welding could have been a bit hotter and a dab of paint after wouldn't have hurt. That's it folks.

 

[faux]

Hi thread followers.

I had a look at this beam this afternoon while looking at some other bits and pieces for CP. Then I came home and have just read this thread.

A photo is worth a thousand words, but a proper look is better... I guess some of the more extreme advice given above was in "better safe than sorry" mode...

Beam is is tip-top condition, never repaired, and has adjusters neatly fitted top and bottom. There is plenty of adustment to go up or down from where it sits, though I doubt it would go right back up to stock. The shocks are leaking and too short as some of you spotted. If I had to be really picky, I'd say the adjuster welding could have been a bit hotter and a dab of paint after wouldn't have hurt. That's it folks.

:mrgreen: Well that is a happy and some what cheaper ending. And goes to show that forums are extremely helpful but can't beat a real examination by someone who knows what they are looking for. Glad to hear it is ok and an easy fix.

I bet you feel a bit better about things now CP 8)

Don't be afraid to keep asking on here, there is loads of good advice for the Earlybay fan.

 

[cunning plan]

Hi thread followers.

I had a look at this beam this afternoon while looking at some other bits and pieces for CP. Then I came home and have just read this thread.

A photo is worth a thousand words, but a proper look is better... I guess some of the more extreme advice given above was in "better safe than sorry" mode...

Beam is is tip-top condition, never repaired, and has adjusters neatly fitted top and bottom. There is plenty of adustment to go up or down from where it sits, though I doubt it would go right back up to stock. The shocks are leaking and too short as some of you spotted. If I had to be really picky, I'd say the adjuster welding could have been a bit hotter and a dab of paint after wouldn't have hurt. That's it folks.

Zed dude, awesome to have you round, was very informative picking at your knowledge. Hope your missus wasnt too annoyed with you turning up late for xmas shopping!! :lol: 8)

Ill send you some pictures of the rear roof section when I am back in Milton Keynes.

Have a fun one :mrgreen:

Hi thread followers.

I had a look at this beam this afternoon while looking at some other bits and pieces for CP. Then I came home and have just read this thread.

A photo is worth a thousand words, but a proper look is better... I guess some of the more extreme advice given above was in "better safe than sorry" mode...

Beam is is tip-top condition, never repaired, and has adjusters neatly fitted top and bottom. There is plenty of adustment to go up or down from where it sits, though I doubt it would go right back up to stock. The shocks are leaking and too short as some of you spotted. If I had to be really picky, I'd say the adjuster welding could have been a bit hotter and a dab of paint after wouldn't have 8) hurt. That's it folks.

:mrgreen: Well that is a happy and some what cheaper ending. And goes to show that forums are extremely helpful but can't beat a real examination by someone who knows what they are looking for. Glad to hear it is ok and an easy fix.

I bet you feel a bit better about things now CP 8)

Don't be afraid to keep asking on here, there is loads of good advice for the Earlybay fan.

Yes bud, was very useful having a bus expert look around my bus!

 

[ZedBed]

We got home from Tesco's at 11:30pm but I think I got away with it!

The makings of a nice bus BTW

It also occurred to me that it was probably your good self that bent the rear arches getting the wheels off?

To avoid this you need to pry them down with a crowbar.

 

[cunning plan]

Arr well as long as I didnt get you in trouble

Taking the rear wheels off didnt help but as you can tell from the state of the rest of the pannels they have always been a funny shape :roll:

I flat grinded the rest of the tank shelf, you were right, on the nearside there was also another hole :lol: :?



Happy fun holidays!