[atoman]

I don't recall ever seeing a wheelchair Chrysler van with lifted front suspension (only body) and never an AWD model...

 

[shipo]

I don't recall ever seeing a wheelchair Chrysler van with lifted front suspension (only body) and never an AWD model...

Agreed;\, never seen the front lifted, just the rear; they always look like they're driving downhill.

 

[1994 Sport]

I don't recall ever seeing a wheelchair Chrysler van with lifted front suspension (only body) and never an AWD model...

I see them with on the road with the fronts lifted. seems to be a 5th Gen thing.

 

[shipo]

Ahhh, guess I've never seen a 5th Gen.

 

[gswolfe]

You might try sending a personal message to this forum member "Organized Confusion" he owns a shop that installs lifts on Jeeps and trucks I am sure he can tell you if your van can be lifted.

 

[atoman]

I see them with on the road with the fronts lifted. seems to be a 5th Gen thing.

I did see a couple of 5th gen vans (didn't pay much attention - they're esthetically challenged enough without being lifted), bun never a 4th gen with lifted front - at least that I can recall.. (and this thread is in 4th gen forum )
Would still be interesting how they lift them, front suspension is similar between the two.

 

[georgef]

I did see a couple of 5th gen vans (didn't pay much attention - they're esthetically challenged enough without being lifted), bun never a 4th gen with lifted front - at least that I can recall.. (and this thread is in 4th gen forum )
Would still be interesting how they lift them, front suspension is similar between the two.

They did make a lifted 4th gen: http://www.brunswickmobility.com/used-cars?inventory=155

George

 

[atoman]

They did make a lifted 4th gen: http://www.brunswickmobility.com/used-cars?inventory=155
George

Strictly looking at the pics, I'm not certain the front is lifted - look at the wheel well gap in the rear and compare to the front (could just be a stiffer spring in the front)..

 

[1994 Sport]

Isn't installing stiffer springs to raise the ride height "lifting" technically?

More Gen4's

 

[douggro]

By chance I saw a 4th Gen mobility conversion yesterday on the road. The rear was definitely lifted. The fuel tank had been relocated to the rear, I believe to accommodate the ramp storage and mechanism for the slider door access. If you look at the pictures in this thread, the other commonality is the addition of the "running board" rocker skirts which I believe are used to hide the ramp mechanism. And to me it does appear that the front wheel has more clearance than standard, which would be consistent with increasing the ride height to have clearance for the ramp mechanism.

 

[97K15004WD]

Maybe they use a something like a dropped spindle but in reverse (so to speak)....

 

[atoman]

Isn't installing stiffer springs to raise the ride height "lifting" technically?

I guess you could call it lifting, but in reality the suspension is not being extended (only stiffened to use the margin/part of original travel & height)..
If they were putting a taller spring and strut in, I'd be more inclined to call it lifting.

 

[Lifted4thGenCuntry]

this is my 4th gen. Tires are 215/70r16
I'm on a hill leaning toward me.
Stock 2005 Chrysler Pacifica struts in front. AWD shackles in the rear. Overall 2.5inch lift.

 

[Road Ripper]

I haven't measured how much mine gained in lift yet. I used Pacifica strut assemblies and lift spacers between the strut and body.

I used the spacers on the left, 1 1/4" thick. The aluminum spacers were from the front of a 3rd gen handicap van, and are 2" thick.

I also added my rear helper spring half-leafs to try to lift the rear, or at least keep it from sagging.

My rear wheel clearance differs by 1" from side to side now. Less than half a tank of gas, so I doubt that is making the difference. I'll try shimming the lower side's spring to get some of that inch back.

 

[marvinstockman]

First, call the manufacturer directly.

Second, a vehicle is engineered, and our vehicles are engineered to be road vehicles, which are stable at 90 mph. Raising the vehicle, raises the center of gravity, and creates a dynamic mess. Turn hard at 90 mph, and you just might tip over, which is also the reason they don't want you to drive fast and put too much weight on the roof!

Now if you never do highway driving, and want an off road vehicle, go for it, but call the manufacturer first.

 

[LEVY]

First, call the manufacturer directly.

Second, a vehicle is engineered, and our vehicles are engineered to be road vehicles, which are stable at 90 mph. Raising the vehicle, raises the center of gravity, and creates a dynamic mess. Turn hard at 90 mph, and you just might tip over, which is also the reason they don't want you to drive fast and put too much weight on the roof!

Now if you never do highway driving, and want an off road vehicle, go for it, but call the manufacturer first.

Correct. Our minivans already have a high center of gravity, why risk your and your family lifes?

Then, it make it look even uglier. You might be proud of have a higher vehicle, but believe me, nobody else thinks your vehicle looks cool.

 

[Jeepman]

I had a big lift once. There was this bump in the road.

 

[atoman]

this is my 4th gen. Tires are 215/70r16
I'm on a hill leaning toward me.
Stock 2005 Chrysler Pacifica struts in front. AWD shackles in the rear. Overall 2.5inch lift.

I haven't measured how much mine gained in lift yet. I used Pacifica strut assemblies and lift spacers between the strut and body.

How's the handling, particularly abs performance on snow / ice covered roads?
Have you had any loads (>1500 lbs) in the van - is load distribution significantly different (front / rear axle)?

Marvin and Levy, no one lifts vehicles to gain high speed handling - some people need the ground clearance to get where they're going and it's a question of how much you're willing to compromise to gain that extra inch or two...

 

[LEVY]

Marvin and Levy, no one lifts vehicles to gain high speed handling - some people need the ground clearance to get where they're going and it's a question of how much you're willing to compromise to gain that extra inch or two...

Many (many), just lift vehicles because they think it looks cool without knowing it is dangerous, so it is good idea to let them know what they are getting into.

And no, even lifting a minivan a little make it looks uglier (uglier), then, a few even add truck tires thinking it looks even cooler when in fact it is the opposite.

If they think it looks cool, then I guess it is ok.

Note:

If you think handicap vehicles need to be lifted, you are wrong, it is the other way around.

 

[Jeepman]

Then, it make it look even uglier. You might be proud of have a higher vehicle, but believe me, nobody else thinks your vehicle looks cool.

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder LEVY. Some think Trump is beautiful.

Not very uplifting conversation for the poor guy that wants to make his minivan different. Maybe you all should take a look at this video:

Modifications = safety issues and functionality issues whether in be loud sub woofers or lift kits. Some modifications may even keep the doors from opening. It's all about gratification.