High rear end after H&R -40mm

[csnell71]

Hi

Just lowered by 40mm this weekend and I'm disappointed with the rera end drop. I know it's about measurement from floor to will but I still think it looks to high.

I have a t32 and am wondering if it's meant to be like this to take into account load. I will convert to camp eventually but for now I think it looks odd.

Any thoughts.

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[Shredder]

What wheel and tyre size have you got on ?? In pics looks totally standard like the van has had no drop at all. I've got -40mm springs on as well but on an empty T32 4Motion with DSG LWB with 20 x 9 all round on 40 profile tyres. So even though empty, a bit of extra weight from the DSG and 4Motion but obviously not the weight of a camper and associated kit. Leighton Vans have a huge showroom which I've been in a few times and they fit -40mm springs as standard with 20x9 as part of their LV Sports pack conversion (not campers). None of their vans look like yours either. IMHO something isn't right, or it's just that your wheels are tiny making it look like that. Mine looks like this empty :
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[csnell71]

It's got 18s because I wanted a smoother ride without scrubbing on lock, but I must admit it doesn't look right, have been for a ride yet so it's possible it hasn't bedded down properly yet.

 

[CRS Performance]

Are you sure you bought the correct H&R spring kit there are 4 options . most sellers struggle to understand the difference , oer just sell what they have

can you confirm the part number you purchased and ill tell you what the problem is !!
Also did you take measurements before and after . let me have those as well please

H&R springs don't bed down , quality springs wont settle !

 

[csnell71]

I was advised to buy kit c from vanstyle apparently the right one for a T32 but springs don't even look that much shorter unlike the fronts which you can visibly see are shorter.
I'm really disappointed.

H R Lowering Sports Springs 40mm VW T5 T6 - Vanstyle

 

[CRS Performance]

There are 4 kits including the T 32 ( it isn't that much different to the other models , just comes with heavier rated springs from factory , thicker roll bars and bigger brakes . ) what was the part number on the box

Looking at the van I would guess they have fitted 29270-3 please confirm if you kept the box ??

 

[csnell71]

I still have the box and I'll check later when I'm home.

Thanks

 

[Shredder]

It's got 18s because I wanted a smoother ride without scrubbing on lock

Not sure what makes you think any of that. I've got 20's on with no scrubbing on lock or speed bumps. "Smoother ride" is obviously subjective and dependent on your van type and configuration and your personal preferences. You are already talking to Steve @CRS Performance. He has plenty of expertise and options for lowering with comfort, from comfort shocks to go with your springs, to fully adjustable coilover kits. If you actually would prefer to run bigger rims to get a certain 'look', don't write that desire off until you've read some of the posts on here and talked to someone like Steve who has posted extensively on this subject.
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[csnell71]

I wanted 20s and the guy at vanstyle advised against it which I accepted. Kinda wishing I hadn't gone for the 18s now. I'll have to talk to them tomorrow guess.

 

[csnell71]

Hi @CRS Performance

Here's the part number

 

[CRS Performance]

sorry that is a EURO CAR Parts number not H&R it must begin with 29270- 1, 2 3, or 4

 

[M0RGZ]

Hi @CRS Performance

Here's the part number
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What was the outcome on this issue? Did you ever get to the bottom of it or decide to do something different?

 

[CRS Performance]

Apologies I cant find any reference to that part number on any of the boxes i have here , BUT talking to ECP that is the number they issue for the
29270-3 this spring has the lower front and higher rear spring in the box , I would fit this to a Camper converted vehicle with 2 wd, SWB , and manual . If this helps .,if you need more info let me know

 

[minicharli]

Hi Steve @CRS Performance sorry to jump in but mine sits high at the back and I’ve just checked it’s on 29270-2. We don’t carry or tow anything and had your Koni shocks fitted earlier this year. Which number spring would you recommend to lower the back end ? Thanks

 

[minicharli]

Sorry T30 LWB

 

[CRS Performance]

Hi Steve @CRS Performance sorry to jump in but mine sits high at the back and I’ve just checked it’s on 29270-2. We don’t carry or tow anything and had your Koni shocks fitted earlier this year. Which number spring would you recommend to lower the back end ? Thanks

the part numbers are very confusing the - 2 kit is heavy front spring and light rear , BUT if the spring part number says -2 on it then its the heavier spring
Very confusing granted , You need the - 1 spring to lower the rear .

 

[minicharli]

Thanks Steve @CRS Performance. If I take a look in the morning what should be on the front ones too ? And do you just sell the rears -1 should I need those ?

 

[CRS Performance]

Ill have a look what split kits i have and -1 rears that arent complete in a kit

I would have said if you have a long wheel base van the heavy front and rear kit would be correct 29270-4 . If you have - 1 springs in the front it means the kit you have is 29270-3 ( heavy rear light front ) and i use that in a camper conversion . please measure the rake see attached picture so we can be sure

 

[minicharli]

@CRS Performance some very quick measuring in a windy car park but front measures 39cm and rear 44cm from top of arch to centre of wheel

 

[minicharli]

29270-1’s on the front