204 Caravelle: Remap + KONI Special ACTIVE

[SNACK]

Considering a remap for our 204 Caravelle, but I have concerns that the factory suspension isn't up to the task, especially considering our vehicle is often loaded with five kids. Handling feels quite sloppy to me and nose diving under breaking is really noticeable. I believe the Executives are slightly lower from the factory, but I'd like to upgrade the shocks to handle the pitch and roll.
I've seen other discussions here focused on suspension comfort, but I'm looking for a composed ride and balance over comfort. Body roll is what I'd like to eliminate really. Would the KONI special actives be a good fit or are anti-roll bars key? @CRS Performance I'd appreciate your input

 

[Jay586]

@CRS Performance might correct me but Steve put both on my van. He left me decide but I know little about suspension.

We had a good run last Thursday involving twisty lanes & a rapid stop & it was much, much better. Van had been lurching & nosediving before. The dog has stopped hyperventilating too.

 

[Crazymind]

Had koni active on my T5 Caravelle.
What a great upgrade! You’ll get comfy drive without the roll.

 

[Ozi]

Considering a remap for our 204 Caravelle, but I have concerns that the factory suspension isn't up to the task, especially considering our vehicle is often loaded with five kids. Handling feels quite sloppy to me and nose diving under breaking is really noticeable. I believe the Executives are slightly lower from the factory, but I'd like to upgrade the shocks to handle the pitch and roll.
I've seen other discussions here focused on suspension comfort, but I'm looking for a composed ride and balance over comfort. Body roll is what I'd like to eliminate really. Would the KONI special actives be a good fit or are anti-roll bars key? @CRS Performance I'd appreciate your input

Steve @CRS Performance put Koni special actives and H&R ARB’s on my camper ….”completely transformed” is about as much as I need say I think!

 

[CRS Performance]

Considering a remap for our 204 Caravelle, but I have concerns that the factory suspension isn't up to the task, especially considering our vehicle is often loaded with five kids. Handling feels quite sloppy to me and nose diving under breaking is really noticeable. I believe the Executives are slightly lower from the factory, but I'd like to upgrade the shocks to handle the pitch and roll.
I've seen other discussions here focused on suspension comfort, but I'm looking for a composed ride and balance over comfort. Body roll is what I'd like to eliminate really. Would the KONI special actives be a good fit or are anti-roll bars key? @CRS Performance I'd appreciate your input

The Koni special actives are a must for you. Start here because they lower body roll and nose diving under braking , they will reduce road noise in the cab and make the ride superb. There aren’t any other shocks that compete with these hence we sell 30 odd kits a month , anti roll bars are nice to do but don’t start there ,

 

[Loz]

I would love some Koni special actives but need a little more L-max to suit my lift...