In response to that. I’ve ran B14s and am now on SoLows. I’m more than happy with these so far.
Suspension recommendation for campervan.
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In response to that. I’ve ran B14s and am now on SoLows. I’m more than happy with these so far.
I've got B14's, set at their highest, I'm happy with them, but then I've tried nothing else.
I went with the popular choice at the time of getting my van, more options have appeared since then and I'd probably go with the advice of someone more knowledgeable such as @BognorMotors @Absolut5 or @CRS Performance
I went with the popular choice at the time of getting my van, more options have appeared since then and I'd probably go with the advice of someone more knowledgeable such as @BognorMotors @Absolut5 or @CRS Performance
... as in, you mean you are a converted camper on SoLows ??
The only camper I had was on H&Rs.
It’s a Kombi I’m running on So Lows
Thanks for the reviews
@Insert Coin do you find the B14,s a hard ride
@Insert Coin do you find the B14,s a hard ride
It's such a subjective question to answer, not personally, but others may find it is.
I run at 36psi front, 38 rear (42 if towing) and have my B14's at max height, running on 20's.
I have just had the @CRS Performance kit fitted and although I can’t compare it against the over options on your list as I have no experience but I did have the 30mm springs fitted with the standard shocks and I can confirm that the CRS kit is a massive improvement so I would say it’s definitely worth investing in a quality product and so avoid buying twice!
Can vouch for the H&R Deep kit as an alternative to the SoLows too. I bought mine before the SoLows came out but I have been very happy with them. They replaced Van Slams and are far more comfortable even at a much lower ride height.
Pretty sure Transporter HQ have no intention of restocking them now they make the SoLows though as they are a competing product with a higher RRP... You can get them elsewhere though.
Pretty sure Transporter HQ have no intention of restocking them now they make the SoLows though as they are a competing product with a higher RRP... You can get them elsewhere though.
Speak to a suspension specialist about what you require.
Everyone on here including myself will 90% of the time push the product they run because they want to justify the reason/price they got it.
A true suspension specialist will fit what is required not what is fashionable.
I run Koni/H&R coilovers from Steve @CRSPerformance and regardless of what price i paid I'm over the moon with them. Night and say difference from the -40mm springs i had on before. However it was the phone calls with Steve that sold me. Very knowledgeable guy and he pointed me in the right direction for the 65-70mm drop i wanted which just happened to be coilovers.
Just my opinion......but speak to a few suspension specialist on the phone and hopefully you will arrive at the correct set up for you.
My suspension search went on for 6 months before i decided.
Are The shocks and springs @CRS Performance the same ones as those at @Chilli Jam Vans
As I've said many many times Please try and get out and test the suspension you are about to sink your hard earned cash on. There are many options out here now, which is great for a consumer, as you have so much choice, maybe even too much. But a road test is important, as one persons definitions of sporty, comfortable, or less body roll etc, will be completely different to yours.
Good luck with your search, and as everyone knows on this forum I’m always happy to talk through options, or pop in and see us for a coffee as we run 3-4 different suspension Setups On different at any one time for you to try.
Presenlty we have available for test drive;
Bilstein B14 Coilovers
ST X Coilovers
H&R Springs
Eibach Pro Street Coilover
KWV3 Coilover - Coming soon on our new T6.1 demo
We are also an agent for Twin Projekt via @Chilli Jam Vans
Good luck with your search, and as everyone knows on this forum I’m always happy to talk through options, or pop in and see us for a coffee as we run 3-4 different suspension Setups On different at any one time for you to try.
Presenlty we have available for test drive;
Bilstein B14 Coilovers
ST X Coilovers
H&R Springs
Eibach Pro Street Coilover
KWV3 Coilover - Coming soon on our new T6.1 demo
We are also an agent for Twin Projekt via @Chilli Jam Vans
Both shocks are made by KONI but not really the same at all , KONI height adjustable kit is a proper coil over kit with a full threaded body with damping adjustment mounted on car. The Chillijam kit is a hybrid sleeve over and has to be removed for adjustment . The main difference is that the Coil over kit uses a KONI sport insert with top adjustment ( see picture ) and the Project Mono twin ? uses the normal special shock as its base .
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Hope these pictures show more clearly what i am saying . The KONI special shock is the complete one with standard spring seat , The Project twin tube Is a KONI Special shock with the spring seat removed and a spigot where the sleeve over sits , . The stainless one is a fully threaded body with a KONI sport damper inside, this can offer more lowering capability because the body is shorter and it comes with its own hi performance short BUMP stop to maximise travel and offer 50 to 80 mm drops . the other 2 use standard bump stops and lower 40 to 70 on the Project mono twin and 40 to 50 on the full shock . ?? Hope that makes sense
The Bottom 2 are mine and the top one is the chillijam kit . I do a sport kit ( fixed drop 40 or 50 mm ) and coil over kit 50 to 80 mm
The Coil over kit is engineered and produced by H&R In Germany with TUV approval but the shocks inside are KONI . Much the same as Eibach use KW shocks in there coil over kit that is sold by VW .
The big players in the suspension business dont make everything they sell , H&R and EIBACH make springs, KONI and Bilstein ,make shocks and the incestuous industry mixes and matches a lot of the parts in to various Kits .
The big players in the suspension business dont make everything they sell , H&R and EIBACH make springs, KONI and Bilstein ,make shocks and the incestuous industry mixes and matches a lot of the parts in to various Kits .
