VZ SS Thunder too low in rear

[Rimsy]

Hi All,

I have a 2007 VZ SS Thunder and I want to tow with it but it is sitting too low in the rear for my liking. It's got Pedders Sportsryder springs front and rear and they assure me these are the same ride height as the standard FE2 but it's much lower in the rear than other SS utes I've seen around so is this just bullshit?

My question is - Can the ride height be increased in the rear without changing the springs?

 

[Surfwagon]

You can buy urethane spacers in 6, 8, 10 &12mm thickness from whiteline, pedders etc like these which fit below the spring:
Whiteline Holden VT VX VU VY VZ V2 Commodore Rear Spring PAD Lower Bushing 12mm | eBay
Commodore VR VZ Spring PAD Trim Packer Bushings | eBay

 

[Benboy]

Yes ride height can be marginally increased by installing Air Bags such as PolyAir. I have used them on several Commodores with great success. polyair bags vz thunder ute | eBay and Product List - POLYAIR SPRING

 

[Surfwagon]

I used the 10mm spacers to get my desired ride height unladen with full petrol.
Then I also use poly air bags for when I carry loads or rear passengers and luggage.

 

[CONROD]

Have you considered replacing the rear shock absorbers over and installing a pair of Monroe Gas Riser. Check out Monroes web site, Only a thought mate :blah blah:

 

[lowandslow]

post a pic so we can see what your working with here.

 

[Surfwagon]

Have you considered replacing the rear shock absorbers over and installing a pair of Monroe Gas Riser. Check out Monroes web site, Only a thought mate :blah blah:

I had self levelling shocks in my senator std from HSV and they are crap.
The HSV version (made by monroe) are supposed to be similar to the Monroe Gas Riser but with better shock inside the air bag.
Well if thats the case can only imagine how bad the shock in the Gas Riser is because the HSV version is so soft on both bounce and rebound.
Thats why I turfed my air shocks and fitted Koni shocks with poly air bags.