Eurovan Lift Kit

[bellecheval]

I'm trying to find a replacement to the GoWesty lift kit for my 1995 Eurovan Full Camper as the shocks are sold out until later in June and I need to get it ready for some summer trips. I've been doing a lot of research and I think I can get all the parts separate except for the shocks. Is there any place to find the heavy duty Bilstein shocks or Fox shocks for Eurovans? Any other considerations I need to think about? Thanks!

[TDCTDI]

Bilstein HDs can be ordered through Autozone, you can also find coupons to lower the cost, I found a 40% off (online only, shipped free to local FLAPS) when I made my last bilstein order through them.
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[bellecheval]

Thanks! Does Autozone stock the heavy duty ones? The only ones I can find are these and I can't tell if they are heavy duty version: https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-...62957_7413

[saintjobe]

I just bought a full set of HD Bilsteins from shockwarehouse.com for $450. I've only driven the van to the dealership to get the alignment, but they are a big improvement over the worn out stock ones. The yellow and blue ones are the hd ones.

[saintjobe]

Also, if you are in the Denver area I have a set of the stock 16 inch rims with good tires on them that I'd sell you for a song (spare included)... They are not the same width and offset as the go westy rims, but they would be a big improvement over the 15 inch rims that are probably on your '95. Mine came off of my 2002. They are actually less than 1/2 inch od smaller than the rims and tires go westy offers. Also, go westy has been out of their geolanders too. I bought my new rims from go westy and then bought the tires from big o. This can also cause problems though, in fact, discount tire would not sell me the geolanders since the load rating is just a bit shy of what eurovans call for.

I just sent you a pm with my phone #. I am literally picking up my van from getting the alignment this afternoon, so if there is anything else you'd like to talk through I'd be happy to chat about what I have learned in this process.

[Broseph Stalin]

Cole at cavevan.com can help you out a lot. He knows what is needed, his crew did the lift on my '95 camper.

Bilstein HD4600 front shocks are PN 24-019118 and are easily available.
Bilstein HD4600 rear shocks are PN 24-214230 and it looks like shockwarehouse has all four shocks in stock - https://www.shockwarehouse.com/cart/cart.cfm

Here's what Shockwarehouse offers:

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?selected_m...de=results

If you want the GoWesty kind of lift you will have to add 16" wheels with a ET42 to ET48 offset so you can put 225/70/16 tires on.

Then you add puck spacers above the rear springs for a 2" lift. Then you adjust the front torion bars up an appropriate amount via a T-bar and a 28mm nut. Basically just call Cole at cavevan.com

[bellecheval]

Thank you all for the advice, I really appreciate it and for finding me the shocks. I was having a really hard time finding the part numbers and exactly what shocks I needed. I have been in contact with Cavevan about the spacers so I will order those. I think I should be able to work everything else out and pass on this information to the mechanic who will do the work. Thanks again!

[saintjobe]

Just got mine back. This 2002 has 3/4 inch spacer in the left rear and 1/4 in the right rear. I added a before and after pic too. Next project, racks for my box and road shower!

Before

After

[Broseph Stalin]

[saintjobe]

Tires are 235/60 16. Actually, lp tank is all in great shape, just the normal destruction under the rocker panels from improper jacking from someone in the past.

[Broseph Stalin]

[saintjobe]

Nice, representing old and older! Did you tighten the torsion bars on the eurovan? And how much spacer did you put in the rear?

[Broseph Stalin]

[TheDangerZone]

So, are the HD Bilsteins enough for the '95 EVC? GoWesty recommends the XHDs, which I haven't been able to find elsewhere online (at least using the XHD moniker.)

[bellecheval]

I ended up with the HD Bilstein shocks because I ran into the same problem. I was told they would be fine. I'm sure someone here can speak to this more but from what I've heard, the HD Bilstein shocks will definitely be an improvement over the standard shocks on the Eurovan. You can purchase the XHDs if you buy the full lift kit from GoWesty (it wasn't available a couple months ago so that's why I pieced it together).

[fatrick]

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[Furgoman_u]

Hi everybody.
We are right now with the same dilema.
We need to lift the van to put bigger offroad tyres. The van has 302.000 km and perhaps it is a good moment to upgrade the suspension.
So we are the Cavevan lift kit or go for a broke and install the Seikel lift kit with new springs and shocks.
What do you think? Sooner or later the shocks are going be replaced.

[Furgoman_u]

[saintjobe]

Yes, I ordered a single half inch spacer from Go Westy and then used the pattern to cut two more 1/4 inch spacers from material I just boaught on amazon for about ten bucks. Here is the link...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ILLNJ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I have 3/4 on the left and 1/4 on the right. I know a lot of folks on the site are putting more than that, but I was just trying to be conscious of not changing the angle on the transaxles (CV joints) too much. All in all I am very happy with the change!

[saintjobe]

ALSO, GO WESTY JUST PUT THE WHOLE KIT ON SALE, SO YOU CAN GET IT ALL FOR $200 LESS THAN BEFORE!!! Still a bit pricey, but worth it, especially for pre-2001 EVCs!