Suzuki APV [Merged Threads]

**12vdc** · April 16th, 2014 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by [JaNuS]

anyone here knows if the shocks on the APV are gas or fluid? thanks.

From what i remember, its oil-filled at the same time nitrogen-filled. idk what its called, gas-liquid shock maybe.

**12vdc** · April 16th, 2014 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by JonJon Villegas

nasanay ako sa kotse. Ganito ba talaga ang Van medyo mauga? hehe

Has something to do with the wheelbase and narrower track i think. Parang hinihigop kapag may dumaang mabilis na truck. But.. the Jimny rides even more harsh due to the solid axles, pati steering wheel gumagalaw kapag dinaanan ng humahagibis na truck.

**[JaNuS]** · April 16th, 2014 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

From what i remember, its oil-filled at the same time nitrogen-filled. idk what its called, gas-liquid shock maybe.

if it's nitrogen filled then gas type it is. just want to know sir how sure you are of that information. because i am planning on replacing my shocks with gas type. but if it is already gas type then no need for it. thanks.

**12vdc** · April 16th, 2014 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by [JaNuS]

if it's nitrogen filled then gas type it is. just want to know sir how sure you are of that information. because i am planning on replacing my shocks with gas type. but if it is already gas type then no need for it. thanks.

Cross-referencing part numbers from OEM manufacturer shows front as oil-type while rear plain hydraulic(i guess what they mean by hydraulic is also oil-type).

FR - 41601-61J00
FL - 41602-61J00
RR/RL - 41700-61J10

**[JaNuS]** · April 18th, 2014 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

Cross-referencing part numbers from OEM manufacturer shows front as oil-type while rear plain hydraulic(i guess what they mean by hydraulic is also oil-type).

FR - 41601-61J00
FL - 41602-61J00
RR/RL - 41700-61J10

did a little research myself... seems like the stock shocks are fluid... with the lowered suspension i don't think the fluid shocks will be able to handle it...

**12vdc** · April 18th, 2014 10:46 PM

You lowered the van? Wonder how bouncy that is.

**[JaNuS]** · April 22nd, 2014 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

You lowered the van? Wonder how bouncy that is.

yes. haven't driven it though since it is being painted. that's why i am planning on changing the suspension to gas type to make it a little stiff to compensate with the lowering springs and reversed leaf springs.

**[JaNuS]** · April 22nd, 2014 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

You lowered the van? Wonder how bouncy that is.

yes. haven't driven it though since it is being painted. that's why i am planning on changing the suspension to gas type to make it a little stiff to compensate with the lowering springs and reversed leaf springs.

**olidotcom** · April 22nd, 2014 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by [JaNuS]

yes. haven't driven it though since it is being painted. that's why i am planning on changing the suspension to gas type to make it a little stiff to compensate with the lowering springs and reversed leaf springs.

sir - specifics on the lowering springs? i read somewhere it was similar to honda eg or accords.. not sure though.

thanks.

**[JaNuS]** · April 30th, 2014 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by olidotcom

sir - specifics on the lowering springs? i read somewhere it was similar to honda eg or accords.. not sure though.

thanks.

actually the springs used for the front are surplus ones. not sure for what model. it is not 100% fit since the springs used is a little bigger (coils) compared to stock. i might add some rubber lifters since the drop is too low. only 1 finger clearance from the wheel well. will post pics once i get the height that i am aiming for.