[janddbone]

Originally Posted by FlyingFord

Just put a post 'somewhere' ( a barely computer literate newbie here ) regarding the BF wagon I have and possible suspension improvements.


This thread has proved invaluable and I thank you one and all for sharing this as I feel much more able to approach my car issues with at least a bit better understanding of what I am doing and what to look for.


Anyone ever fit a sway bar in the rear of a Falcon wagon? Good bad or save my money and busted knuckles? Do the front with a stiffer bar as well?



BTW. With the spare mounted right side rear compartment due to the LPG tank taking its place underneath apparently it is normal to see more sag in the right rear leaf spring. Pedders put an extra leaf in both but a slightly stiffer one in the right side.


Wife did a great job catching a tailslide in the wet when it stepped out (its done it to me too) and I decided better tyres were needed and that improved things a lot. Seems modern tyre compounds go hard and become less grippy quite fast now with plenty of tread remaining - synthetic (non)rubber I guess.

If you had a tired leaf pack and simply had a stiff load bearing leaf added this will make the rear step out for sure, if it is just doing standard daily duties. I would find some genuine ones, in good condition, to replace the lot.

I would also recommend lowering your tyre pressures in the rear, I personally run 26psi in leaf spring falcons with no load. Up to 30 on long highway trips and naturally higher again if it is actually carrying something.

From memory none of the egas Falcons got tc or esp at all?