2016 T28 rear shocks cracking/ rust - replace?

[bp123]

Whilst doing a bit of rust treatment under the van, I noticed my rear shock absorbers are both chipped/ cracked, presumably from corrosion. The springs were also rusty but seem to be intact and I have now treated with a rust converter and planned to finish with Dinitrol ML and 4941. These are original on a 2016 T6 (T28) (converted to a camper around 70k) with just over 100k miles.
I plan to hold onto the van and aim to put another 100k on it.

Am I wasting my time rust treating the shocks/ springs? Should I just replace them?

If replacing with OEM T28 shocks/ springs, what sort of cost will I be looking at? Any recommendations on where to source replacements?

Based near Glasgow.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[CRS Performance]

I can send you 2 almost brand new rear shocks for £75.00 including postage

 

[bp123]

I can send you 2 almost brand new rear shocks for £75.00 including postage

Perfect. Let me know how to pay and I'll get that sorted. I'll DM you.

 

[DXX]

That’s a very rusty van, are you regularly driving through seawater, a ford or flooded road?

 

[bp123]

No, it's spent a fair bit of time around the coast but gets used mostly in the north of Scotland on weekends/ holidays.

It's probably not as bad as it looks. This is after I sprayed it with a rust converter so everything looks like it has a film on it. The suspension was pretty rusty but the chassis was in surprisingly good condition, just a few spots of surface rust. I expected worse after 9 years/ 100k miles. The original coatings seems to be so doing their job.

 

[DXX]

No, it's spent a fair bit of time around the coast but gets used mostly in the north of Scotland on weekends/ holidays.

It's probably not as bad as it looks. This is after I sprayed it with a rust converter so everything looks like it has a film on it. The suspension was pretty rusty but the chassis was in surprisingly good condition, just a few spots of surface rust. I expected worse after 9 years/ 100k miles. The original coatings seems to be so doing their job.

I also have a 9 year old, 76K miles SWB, live approx 10 miles from the Devon coast. It’s not as rusty, maybe the only difference is the amount of road salt used.

 

[bp123]

I've only had it since 70k, so can't speak to it's former life. Have you done any anti rust treatments or do you regularly clean the underside? I have to say I've neglected that until recently.

 

[DXX]

I've only had it since 70k, so can't speak to it's former life. Have you done any anti rust treatments or do you regularly clean the underside? I have to say I've neglected that until recently.

I clean my van about every two months, at that point I spray the hose under the van. That’s the only cleaning.

 

[bp123]

Just a quick follow up to thank @CRS Performance for sorting me out with some nearly new shocks for a very reasonable price. Van is riding like a dream. Highly recommended.

 

[reserves]

Just a quick follow up to thank @CRS Performance for sorting me out with some nearly new shocks for a very reasonable price. Van is riding like a dream. Highly recommended.

@CRS Performance do you have any more? Need rear shocks to suit VW California 2018 T6

 

[CRS Performance]

@CRS Performance do you have any more? Need rear shocks to suit VW California 2018 T6

Hello

I am sure we have some , can you collect or do you need them posting out ?

 

[reserves]

Hello

I am sure we have some , can you collect or do you need them posting out ?

Posting unfortunately!

I did find some on eBay so no worries if it’s a hassle.

 

[CRS Performance]

Its no trouble to post , we do it everyday . all over the country !
I would say get the rear Shocks for a T32 , they are a little stiffer and the Cali has a lot of weight obviously . Might pay to put T32 rear springs as well , have you checked the rake of the van to see if the rear is lower than the front ( Measure the wheel arch gaps front and rear , centre of the wheel to the top of the arch ) .

 

[reserves]

Its no trouble to post , we do it everyday . all over the country !
I would say get the rear Shocks for a T32 , they are a little stiffer and the Cali has a lot of weight obviously . Might pay to put T32 rear springs as well , have you checked the rake of the van to see if the rear is lower than the front ( Measure the wheel arch gaps front and rear , centre of the wheel to the top of the arch ) .

Thanks.

I have the VW / Eibach 30mm lowering springs?

I’m just looking to replace the OEM shocks like for like ideally.

 

[CRS Performance]

Thanks.

I have the VW / Eibach 30mm lowering springs?

Best measure the wheel arch gaps ,i think you will find its a lot lower than 30 mm . If it is you should consider biting the proverbial bullet and buy some of our KONI Definition shocks , the improvement will be huge !