Swamper v Caravelle ride height?

[FerrisBFW]

So i have a 5.1 Caravelle 4motion currently on VW steel 17” wheels and Falken Wildthingy tyres 235/65 17.

I am about to order some KONI special shock rear shocks from CRS. I have completely rebuilt the front suspension and the brakes last summer, new struts, bushes etc.

My question is i was thinking on increasing the ride height a bit. I am led to believe Caravelles are all -20~30mm as std, so thinking bringing it close to standard would be enough.

Any thoughts out there, is this something i shouldn’t do for x reason? Is it a rubbish ride etc?

What do higher ground clearance Swampers ride like?

 

[The Bear78]

@FerrisBFW I am led to believe that only some Caravelles came lowered, possibly just the Executive. Is yours definitely lower than a standard (panel) van?
The 235/65/17's will give you about a 23mm ride height gain and close the arch gap by the same amount. The image above still looks to have a decent gap which makes me wonder what height you are already at?

 

[Chris Sherwood]

What do higher ground clearance Swampers ride like?

Mine is lifted 35mm and it rides fine.

 

[The Bear78]

@Chris Sherwood I love the AT tyres with the arch trim. If I didn't have a black van I think I'd do the same.

 

[FerrisBFW]

@FerrisBFW I am led to believe that only some Caravelles came lowered, possibly just the Executive. Is yours definitely lower than a standard (panel) van?
The 235/65/17's will give you about a 23mm ride height gain and close the arch gap by the same amount. The image above still looks to have a decent gap which makes me wonder what height you are already at?

there is a shuttle round the corner and a 72 plate Caravelle in my street, I will measure and compare

 

[BenBeen]

I installed a billstein/Eibach T30 lift kit with 35mm lift. I have similar size larger tires 235/70R16 on standard steel rims. Ride height increased by 70mm from standard 205/60R16 and standard springs. The ride is very comfy, with 2,8 bar pressure all around. I have more leaning during cornering. Not a problem with a camper. I love the extra ground clearance in rougher dirt roads. The 35 mm lift works well with 35 mm larger radius tires.
Here is a foto

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Ride Height Survey