As above,what year was self leveling suspension fitted to Elite's ? or has it always been fitted ?

always had it

Thank for the quick reply TB  :y (I'm off to look at one later,figers crossed)

Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Not sure when VX first moved into self levelling but I had a 1984 Carlton Estate and I recall it had self levelling

TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48:

Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers.

Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :(
Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?

Hannah Judes Dad wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:01:

TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48: Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers. Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :( Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?

Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier.

In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y

chrisgixer wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:39:

Hannah Judes Dad wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:01: TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48: Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers. Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :( Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk? Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier. In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y

Should add, pump and sensor can usually be had from breakers on here.

pscocoa wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:51:

Not sure when VX first moved into self levelling but I had a 1984 Carlton Estate and I recall it had self levelling

My 2.2 C reg Carlton saloon also had it. I believe it was also an option on the Senator B too (as well as the ride control)

Hannah Judes Dad wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:01:

TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48: Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers. Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :( Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk?

It's an excellent addition if you tow!  :y  :y  :y

chrisgixer wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:39:

Hannah Judes Dad wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:01: TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48: Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers. Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :( Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk? Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier. In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y

But you can just fit standard springs without any ill effects ;) ;)

Andy B wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 11:16:

Hannah Judes Dad wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:01: TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48: Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers. Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :( Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk? It's an excellent addition if you tow!  :y  :y  :y

Thats what I want it for,my sixth berth pikey wagon

Lazydocker wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 11:20:

chrisgixer wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:39: Hannah Judes Dad wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:01: TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48: Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers. Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :( Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk? Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier. In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y But you can just fit standard springs without any ill effects ;) ;)

Quite so, but not for £50, they where only on the car for 6 months.  ;)
Depends the preferred ride quality.

chrisgixer wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 11:33:

Lazydocker wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 11:20: chrisgixer wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:39: Hannah Judes Dad wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 10:01: TheBoy wrote on 26. Apr 2011 at 09:48: Quite a few get it removed as they age due to the shocks and springs being difficult to acquire from places other than dealers. Mmmm something else expensive to go wrong then  :( Dare I ask how much to replace or do I just drop my trousers and bend over the stealers desk? Sl shocks are 150 a pair on tc, sl springs can be had from kyb for 90 to 100 odd depending on supplier. In fact I have a pair of kyb sl springs going spare... :y But you can just fit standard springs without any ill effects ;) ;) Quite so, but not for £50, they where only on the car for 6 months.  ;) Depends the preferred ride quality.

Personally I find the standard spring and S/L Shock combo the best compromise for someone who, like me, wants to keep the S/L. It does seem to have improved the feel from the back end some (although not massively I must admit) and still keeps the S/L for when it's well loaded/towing :y :y

mines a 1996 and it had it, till i replaced the rear shock for mot