Drop Spindles

[Oil Droppers]

I've been fitting some Transporter Haus Drop spindles to an early Bay, The issue I have been left with is the tyres are hitting the inner wheel arches, the wheels are Fuch Copies with 185/65/15 Tyres, I have spoke to Transporter Haus this should according to them not be an issue, According to Cool air these should deliver a 3.5" drop to a van that is stock height.

Has anyone else encountered this issue and how was it resolved.

 

[*Sam*]

I think most people either a 175/55/15 or a 165/55/15 .

I used 165/55/15 with 3.5" dropped spindles

 

[Oil Droppers]

Hi Thanks for the response, Don't suppose you have a picture of how yours sits to compare against?

Kind Regards

 

[Bobster]

Just fitted some to my bay and it resulted in about an inch clearance between the tyre and top of arch so every corner or bump it was rubbing badly. Fitted some gaz shocks and instant cure. There's a huge thread in here somewhere specifically about them.

 

[neilswheels]

Same setup, running 175 60's. All good unless i load it up or get a big bump. (pic in link)
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[Watty]

I had exactly same issue. Had to change front tyres to 175/65 and had stops slightly adj to stop rub on full lock. All works fine now. Kept the larger tyres on the back..they were fine. It does seem none of the wheel suppliers has a Scooby about this and they should really give a little guidance

 

[weeboll]

I've been fitting some Transporter Haus Drop spindles to an early Bay, The issue I have been left with is the tyres are hitting the inner wheel arches, the wheels are Fuch Copies with 185/65/15 Tyres, I have spoke to Transporter Haus this should according to them not be an issue, According to Cool air these should deliver a 3.5" drop to a van that is stock height.

Has anyone else encountered this issue and how was it resolved.

Stuart, when you've figured it out, you'll be doing mine!

Ian

 

[*Sam*]

Hi mate sorry for slow reply I am on holiday and signal is lacking.
This is how it looked on 3.5" spindles and the above mentioned tyres.
You will still get tyre rub on big bumps and bottom the beam out.

Due to the bumping and rubbing I opted for a narrowed beam 3" and air ride.

Driving height

Parking height

Cheers
Sam

 

[Graham L]

If you read back through previous threads this is a known issue, if fitting transporterhaus dropped spindles you have to fit them in conjunction with smaller tyres and coil over dampers to control the ride (see Gaz Damper Thread), I wouldn't go any bigger than 175/55/15's on the front to avoid rubbing.

Don't forget what you have done is move the centre line of the wheel up by 3.5 to 4 inches yet still have full suspension travel, there simply isn't enough space in the wheel arch for it not to rub.

Alex is well aware of this and there are loads of threads on here regarding it, unfortunately its not just a case of fitting the dropped spindles and away you go, you have to factor in the cost of tyres and dampers.

 

[sjhjoinery]

Can you run them on drums still with the transporter haus dropped spindles?

 

[*Sam*]

Can you run them on drums still with the transporter haus dropped spindles?

Yes you can.