[Guide] Adjusting Front B14s

[The Van Cave]

Thanks, thought it would be unlikely but it was worth asking as I’ve got some sitting around. Really don’t want to put the original shocks and springs back, the handling was so bad I thought I’d made a big mistake, way worse than my std T5.

Are you T32 or one of the lower rated models Andy? If you want to get back to standard ride height you could put the standard springs back on, but upgrade the shocks. It’s an extra expense that you might not want to pay out, but will handle and ride better than the OEM shocks and give you the ride height you want. You could probably almost cover the cost of the shocks by selling the B14s second hand.

 

[andys]

Are you T32 or one of the lower rated models Andy? If you want to get back to standard ride height you could put the standard springs back on, but upgrade the shocks. It’s an extra expense that you might not want to pay out, but will handle and ride better than the OEM shocks and give you the ride height you want. You could probably almost cover the cost of the shocks by selling the B14s second hand.

Hi Chris, it's a T28. Yes I think I will change the suspension, possibly even lifted above standard as soon as the current restrictions are over. I don't think B14s are going to suit the wheels I want or the direction I want to go in with the van.

 

[The Van Cave]

Hi Chris, it's a T28. Yes I think I will change the suspension, possibly even lifted above standard as soon as the current restrictions are over. I don't think B14s are going to suit the wheels I want or the direction I want to go in with the van.

If you're after standard ride height and still want decent ride and handling you can't go wrong with a set of Koni shocks paired with the standard springs. You could, if you haven't already, upgrade the ARBs to further improve the handling at standard ride height, it's a really noticeable difference on the T28 vans.

Give me a shout when you're ready to think about committing to the suspension change and I'll see if I've got something that would be right for you, I can also offer options for a lift if you did want to go higher. Cheers.

 

[andys]

If you're after standard ride height and still want decent ride and handling you can't go wrong with a set of Koni shocks paired with the standard springs. You could, if you haven't already, upgrade the ARBs to further improve the handling at standard ride height, it's a really noticeable difference on the T28 vans.

Give me a shout when you're ready to think about committing to the suspension change and I'll see if I've got something that would be right for you, I can also offer options for a lift if you did want to go higher. Cheers.

Thanks Chris. Yes I had the H&R ARBs fitted at the same time as the B14s