M59 Lift Kit

[JohnoH]

Hi, first time poster, recently new Berlingo M59 owner - 2007 1.4L Petrol.

Looking to see if anyone has any advice on options and installing a 30mm front lift kit - we are thinking a 30mm strut spacer basically.
Using the Berlingo in an off-road charity "rally" run (Its a make it from Point A to Point B, not speed based - the 1.4L ain't so good at speed) and need a little more ground clearance for corriguated dirt roads etc in Aus - yes, this little beauty will be tackle some of Australia's worst roads

Any info would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Johno

[evdama]

I had some interest a while back in this but never followed up.
There is a German outfit called Spaccer that has an easy fit design that is modular,allowing configuration up to 48mm

[JohnoH]

Thanks Evdama, quite a bit more $$$ than I was wanting to spend.
There are some very cheap option on eBay that are just a solid piece that goes ontop of the spring.

[Kyleonsite]

You can fit Peugeot Escapade (also called a Peugeot Ranch in Europe) shocks and springs, these give +30mm increase in travel over a standard Berlingo setup.

The lift kits you mentioned sit on top of the strut bearing so give a body lift but no actual increase in shock absorber stroke/travel. The Spaccer mentioned above are a bad idea as they sit under the spring itself so only add to the preload of the spring.

The Escapade also has a large steel sump guard, fuel line covers, and light guards for 'offroading'.

My Escapade has lovely and soft wafty suspension and would happily do the Canning Stock Route.......(possibly)

[smutts]

I think mine is an Escapade, possibly, maybe who knows.
But it definitely is high enough.
Perhaps you could choose to fit a rebuilt escapade rear beam
when your rear beam gives up,
then do the fronts.

[JohnoH]

I ended up finding a 30mm cheap lift kit on eBay from Ukraine. Simple "blocks" that go on top of the springs. Should be interesting...

[dangelateur]

Note that a Dangel is equipped with spacers between the body and subframe, plus a small extension rod to cover the distance to the steeringhouse. This is for a reason of course. Also the camber will be influenced when not adding spacers between body & subframe. I guess it's possible without and you will probably not notice odd behaviour when your offroad, but your driveshaft will be alligned when adding spacers between body & subframe. Look up for info or google 'rehausse peugeot' and you will find so called 'cales' or have a look here
Different car of course, but same principle
http://prepparts.free.fr/kit/kit2.html
http://prepparts.free.fr/kit/kit1.html