Experience With Suspension On T5.1.....

[Paul Tucker]

Hi guys!
B8 bilstein shocks with 40mm H&R springs?????
Anyone got this setup on their SWB T5, just bought to put on mine with some 18s when I buy them.
The van is only a day van really carrying general family stuff and a few kids so not much weight, will I see an improvement in ride quality because the 1BA standard setup is terrible!

 

[Fish]

Maybe consider ARB's too?

Worth weighing up the cost between B8+springs vrs full B14's.. future proofing etc

 

[Paul Tucker]

Thanks Fish, the setup I have ready to go on cost me £650 but the B14 coilovers would have set me back around £1100, 40mm drop will do me, cant see myself adjusting them on a regular basis.
Cheers

 

[Fish]

The 40mm drop will certainly help with the ride feel and cornering stability.. ARB's would be worth looking into.

 

[Dave F]

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The 40mm drop will certainly help with the ride feel and cornering stability.. ARB's would be worth looking into.

m going to get the B14 from vanstyle as they have free fitting if I fit the ARB to will it make the ride even harder as it’s our day to day vehicle also will it be worth £400.