Suspension Change

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   Hi,New to the forum and new to the world of VW T5 ownership! I've just got a low milage 2006 LWB T5 combi transporter and love it, don't know why I didn't get one sooner!

I only use the van for bicycles, surfing gear and the dog so don't really need the full 3.5t capacity, the back end is quite jacked up (to cope with the load capacity I assume) but I'd like to get the whole van sitting level and possibly dropped by an inch as well. Ideally any mods would also make it more comfortable, like I said I don't need the load capacity so a more comfortable ride would definitely be a bonus.

I be really interested to hear peoples suggestions on the best way to go about this, springs and shocks, coil overs, suggest brands etc? Obviously I'd like to do it as cheaply as possible but equally I want to do it right and not screw up the handling!

I've restored several classic cars so would be quite comfortable doing the work myself.

Cheers
Haydn

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Haydns Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 17 Location: Southampton Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Haydns Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Suspension Change Posted: 13 Jan 17 at 22:08
	Hi, New to the forum and new to the world of VW T5 ownership! I've just got a low milage 2006 LWB T5 combi transporter and love it, don't know why I didn't get one sooner! I only use the van for bicycles, surfing gear and the dog so don't really need the full 3.5t capacity, the back end is quite jacked up (to cope with the load capacity I assume) but I'd like to get the whole van sitting level and possibly dropped by an inch as well. Ideally any mods would also make it more comfortable, like I said I don't need the load capacity so a more comfortable ride would definitely be a bonus. I be really interested to hear peoples suggestions on the best way to go about this, springs and shocks, coil overs, suggest brands etc? Obviously I'd like to do it as cheaply as possible but equally I want to do it right and not screw up the handling! I've restored several classic cars so would be quite comfortable doing the work myself. Cheers Haydn

gasone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Mar 14 Status: Offline Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote gasone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 17 at 19:07
	i have a t5 which use to break a lot of rear springs , I have since replaced rear shocks and springs , Someone here recommended peddars springs which come with a life time guarantee I believe

T5 TDI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 05 Nov 05 Status: Offline Points: 3687	Post Options Post Reply Quote T5 TDI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 17 at 18:47
	Can't really help much cause I'm not one for all that lowering, bling or anything that doesn't have a real function. I often have what must be approaching a ton in the back of my van but I also run it empty as well and it never really looks up at the back. It's possible that the front springs are tired or broken, or perhaps someone has fitted heavier duty springs on the rear (Perhaps T32 springs if they fit). The springs set the height of the suspension of course not the shockabsorbers. Incidentally, I'm on about 105,000 miles and 13 years now and still on original springs somehow! Because I know that they are prone to breaking I do check them well between mots. I do have a slightly damp shocker but they are all original too. Edited by T5 TDI - 20 Jan 17 at 19:27
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