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im about to order a new axle from IMaxles gents.
my 06 1.9d is a 600kg model so i should buy the 600 axle, right?
if i purchase the 800 axle, the only difference is the beefier torsion bars, right?
will an 800 fit my van and also im guessing if i fit this will the rear end be a bit stiffer? (im not carrying weight in the rear)
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I would say you are correct with everything you've stated replace like for like.
I think there was a thread on here a while back where someone had fitted an 800kg axle in place of a 600kg one and the ride was very rigid.
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rigid is good, id like to drop the rear 40mm, IMaxles lower for free.
i cant find any info on wether or not there is a difference in rear shocks between the 600 and 800. im inclined to think they are the same?
while changing the axle i may aswell fit new shocks too
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I think the shockers are the same.
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05-01-2019, 04:54 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-01-2019, 05:08 PM by hawaiianblue.)
According to the parts catalogue Earlier M59's with 1000kg suspension have different dampers, later ones have only one part number for all.
I would test drive an 800kg one empty first, you may find the back end bounces up and down like a pea on a drum without any weight on it.
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Handling will be better with an 800kg setup due to stiffer rear setup, ride may be compromised by a stiffer setup... but I would expect dampers to be switched for optimum handling also, 405 mi16 fit as the axle is identical if I remember right
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I think there is a risk if it's too stiff it'll skit about on bumps, so it has a negative effect on road holding. It would reduce body roll, but that's a different issue to road holding.
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if your buying a new axle and not a recon from them then they only do 800 kg ones (according to them) i fitted one to my 600 van in september.Brakes are all the same only difference on a 800 van is torsion bar and front springs .monroe only list shocks for van with no mention of weight load.It drives like new now although i did change the rear mounting bushes and fitted monroe gas shocks.
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