why does my 260 look like a jeep?

[jamtheman]

hi there guys im new to the forum and i have a question. i have aftermarket wheels on my 260 but its like a jeep, i can get a whole fist in the rear wheel arch. so why does it sit so high!!! and if it just normal how can i dump it without spending 1100 plus vat for a tiny drop?

thansk guys!

[ColinE]

Pictures might help us determine the issue - what size are the wheels/tyres

Also, when you registered you'll have received a questionnaire from Tim, send it in and he'll update your membership status and that'll open pandora's box - a whole world of information

[jamtheman]

hey the tyres are 225 45 18 and there is about 5 inches between tyre and arch at the rear

[greeners]

Welcome along....I would guess that the rear springs have broken at some point, and someone has fitted non V8 springs...

[jamtheman]

but wouldnt that mean the wrong springs as i didnt think that non v8 rear suspension was anything like v8... im actually a mechanic and cant identify where they come from lol

[ColinE]

Well bang goes the wrong size wheels theory - would have to agree with Greeners - wrong springs

What are the last 3 digits of the VIN - see if anyone on here knows the car

[jamtheman]

ill have a look in the morning and post on here guys no worries. and i take it the non v8 springs would fit in the arms just not have the same height platform then

[wraith01mg]

Whatever you have on the car, it sounds initially at least, that a bodge has been commited using, what sounds like, the suspension from a landrover. :-). Is it the same front and back chap?

[jamtheman]

hmm maybe lol. no the front looks reasonable. can anyone measure spring hright for me and let me know? maybe i can have half a chance at identifying it then.

[Tim]

Originals have these markings