Thinking Of Lowering...

[Sjacko20]

can't disagree with that

 

[Dave F]

can't disagree with that

Well I have book it in . It’s going to vanstyle as it’s the sort of closest to me but they can’t do it until January. It’s getting B14s and HR ARBs also cups replace £1550 fitted so happy with that. Just the long wait. The ARBwas the only part I was pondering as he told me it is a bit of a harsher ride and like I say it’s used every day by my wife and if it’s to harsh she will kill me but decided just to go for it.

 

[Dieseldonkey]

VW T5 T6 Bilstein B8 Sport Front Shock Absorbers - Inc T32 - Vanstyle

Vanstyle claim that the B8 damper is designed to lower the front by 10mm over the standard spring ride height. I'm guessing it forms a shorter strut with the hub carrier. Cheaper solution to full B14 kit but not sure if it would lower enough to level off your van.

 

[Dave F]

VW T5 T6 Bilstein B8 Sport Front Shock Absorbers - Inc T32 - Vanstyle

Vanstyle claim that the B8 damper is designed to lower the front by 10mm over the standard spring ride height. I'm guessing it forms a shorter strut with the hub carrier. Cheaper solution to full B14 kit but not sure if it would lower enough to level off your van.

I did look at them but I think the best option is just to go B14 than that covers all optios like if I decide to get bigger wheels I will always have the adjustability. Probably should have just done that at the beginning but was trying to save a little money but it’s sort of back fired. Will have a set of HR 50mm springs to sell after B14s Fitted.

 

[Tourershine]

I did look at them but I think the best option is just to go B14 than that covers all optios like if I decide to get bigger wheels I will always have the adjustability. Probably should have just done that at the beginning but was trying to save a little money but it’s sort of back fired. Will have a set of HR 50mm springs to sell after B14s Fitted.

I did exactly the same thing trying to save money, but like you, it didn't really work out that way.
You will love the B14s though.

 

[Bryan1971]

Its all about chasing fashion, B14's all the way

 

[Sjacko20]

Well I have book it in . It’s going to vanstyle as it’s the sort of closest to me but they can’t do it until January. It’s getting B14s and HR ARBs also cups replace £1550 fitted so happy with that. Just the long wait. The ARBwas the only part I was pondering as he told me it is a bit of a harsher ride and like I say it’s used every day by my wife and if it’s to harsh she will kill me but decided just to go for it.

You won’t regret it but don’t forget to get the 4 wheel alignment done as well, vanstyle don’t do it.

 

[Dave F]

You won’t regret it but don’t forget to get the 4 wheel alignment done as well, vanstyle don’t do it.

He told me to give it 2 weeks to allow them to bed in then get the alignment done?. Vanstyle is about 3hrs so I am looking forward to the long before and after trip.

 

[Sjacko20]

There are varying opinions on waiting for alignment, worth having a quick search. Ours was done straight away.

 

[Dave F]

There are varying opinions on waiting for alignment, worth having a quick search. Ours was done straight away.

I will see what others are sayin about it on the forum and if I need to I’ll get it booked in around vanstyle area to get sorted.