Spring and Shock Absorber Lift Kit

[alan.scattolini]

Good day
I am a new member of this forum and in few days I will pick up my first (second hand) Marco Polo.
First a quick description of the van: Viano Marco Polo 2.2 CDI (Automatic Transmission) 4Matic from 2014.
I am jumping from a 4x4 (Landrover Defender) to this beautiful machine, however, I have a technical question regarding the spring and shock absorber setup.
I know this is not a four wheel drive system (traction 65% rear and 35% front) comparable with the full time 4wheel drive I had on my prevoius car, therefore, I have an open question for those who know better this vehicle.
Is it possible to rise, let's say by at least 5 cm, the car by installing a proper lift kit?
I am unsure if the car can be driven on unpaved road/tracks (nothing extreme) as the ground clearance is not too high.
Thank you for your advice.
Regards
Alan

 

[pumpsmynads]

I’m not sure many, if any, members here will know. You might be better asking at mbclub.co.uk.

 

[Steve B]

Agree, its a bit out of my league, I was chuffed that I put non slip matting in the cupboards all by myself . That comment was a bit tongue in cheek, I have a defender and you are constantly fixing something on it, but a great car all the same.

 

[alan.scattolini]

Thank you guys for your answers.
well, for now I am satisfied for the ground clearance that the van has. I drove in a steep and in bad conditions gravel road in mountain without any problem.
I am impressed how smooth is this van. fantastic

 

[Ingebjorn]

Anyone who knows anything about this lift kit? Will it make the van "stiff" enough?

TWIN-MONOTUBE-PROJEKT-LIFT447 Mercedes V CLASS W447 COMPLETE LIFT KIT | TWIN-MONOTUBE-PROJEKT

Like all TWIN-MONOTUBE-PROJEKT suspension kits are all components matched to one another and offer best possible setups. Dampers with TWIN-MONOTUBE technology, here MONOTUBE damping at the rear axle and at the front TWINTUBE to avoid noises, in special lengths and special setup. Which...

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[yaristepanov]

Anyone who knows anything about this lift kit? Will it make the van "stiff" enough?

TWIN-MONOTUBE-PROJEKT-LIFT447 Mercedes V CLASS W447 COMPLETE LIFT KIT | TWIN-MONOTUBE-PROJEKT

Like all TWIN-MONOTUBE-PROJEKT suspension kits are all components matched to one another and offer best possible setups. Dampers with TWIN-MONOTUBE technology, here MONOTUBE damping at the rear axle and at the front TWINTUBE to avoid noises, in special lengths and special setup. Which...

twin-monotube-projekt.de

I mounted this lift kit in November, and I am supper happy with the upgrade. I also fitted 225/65/17 wheels on. Here are some photos before and after.

 

[mikevonz]

How did the lift kit impacted on drive experience, any more roll when cornering because of higher center of gravity?

Does anyone have a lift kit from Delta 4x4?

Höherlegung 50SDK MB V-Klasse

Beschreibung: Höherlegung 50SDK MB V-Klasse Federn Distanz Satz +50mm 2019- Vito /Viano

shop.delta4x4.com

 

[yaristepanov]

How did the lift kit impacted on drive experience, any more roll when cornering because of higher center of gravity?

Does anyone have a lift kit from Delta 4x4?

Höherlegung 50SDK MB V-Klasse

Beschreibung: Höherlegung 50SDK MB V-Klasse Federn Distanz Satz +50mm 2019- Vito /Viano

shop.delta4x4.com

The original suspension (I have a V-class suspension-Softer) was soft and floaty, really great driving experience on the road, this lifted one is harder and I noticed less roll when cornering, so the only thing I noticed was that it doesn't absorb the small bumps as floatingly as before. The original springs are thinner at some points, these are the same thickness throughout, and look much more robust.
So yeah when driving on the road I miss the luxurious feel it had before but, the front part was soo low and soft i could not get over obstacles off-road because it would just sink if there was a hole. I'm really happy with the lift because I do a lot of off-roading.