T5.1 T32 Rear Springs Advice

[MaceUK]

Hi, i am after some advice if possible.

The wagon failed its MOT due to corroded rear springs.

Im not interested in lowering etc as i often drive over uneven ground so prefer to be at the standard height. Because it was originally a panel van, do i replace with the VW standard ones or as its now a camper is it best to go heavy duty with the additional weight of camper related things, bed, kitchen etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Lee

 

[Vanderlust]

Depending on how much your van was down at the rear on the standard suspension definitely worth considering an up rated spring. I have a T6 /32 but I don’t imagine there’s a huge difference when it comes to rear springs. Like you I need to keep the ground clearance and after converting was down at the rear, rear arch gap from 470mm to 420, front 460 to 440. I had a cracked rear spring anyway so went for an Eibach/Bilstein 35mm lift kit adjustable at the rear. I left the rear adjusters on the lowest setting to see how it looked. This has got me back to an arch gap 470 rear 460 front and I still have 20mm lift available at the rear adjusters. From the numbers can see that stated 35 mm kit has on my van a bit more at the rear bit less at the front so clearly depends on individual vans. The ride is as comfortable as the oem suspension which I found absolutely fine so well happy.

 

[MaceUK]

Thanks for the reply. Seems theres more to think about than originally thought. I will continue investigating my own arch gap and see what it looks like. It doesnt look odd when looking at the van height