I noticed when checking brakes on my S111 diesel that someone has fixed a 50mm spacer between the chassis and the suspension damper (solid rubber block - between axle and chassis) any ideas why??

there seems to be very little travel - hence a very hard bouncy ride when hitting pot holes etc
 
Axle bump stop, prevents chassis and axle contact.
I recon someone was carrying heavy loads and so to prevent the tail sitting low added the spacers. Just remove and if springs/dampers in good order a better ride will be had.
 
I noticed when checking brakes on my S111 diesel that someone has fixed a 50mm spacer between the chassis and the suspension damper (solid rubber block - between axle and chassis) any ideas why??

there seems to be very little travel - hence a very hard bouncy ride when hitting pot holes etc
Do you mean the bump stop has been extended?

Rusty old springs can be very stiff and offer poor ride. A good set of dampers and parabolic springs can do wonders for ride and suspension travel.
 
Do you mean the bump stop has been extended?

Rusty old springs can be very stiff and offer poor ride. A good set of dampers and parabolic springs can do wonders for ride and suspension travel.
yes bump stop....my brain couldnt rememeber the name.

but I dont understand why he put a spacer shortening the travel until the suspension bottoms out! only got 30mm travel!!
 
Axle bump stop, prevents chassis and axle contact.
I recon someone was carrying heavy loads and so to prevent the tail sitting low added the spacers. Just remove and if springs/dampers in good order a better ride will be had.
I think this is most likely.
 

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