Horrible ride

[Transporterrichie]

Hi guys I have just bought a 2024 t32 highline panel van. I find the suspension very crashy on uneven roads. However I do need the t32 ability to vary and tow heavy loads. Are there any aftermarket suspension options that are a better ride,l but can still manage the heavy loads occasionally. I also don’t want to lower her by too much either. Thanks for any response in advance

 

[CAB]

Cannock.

Thread 'CRS Performance'

18 Jan 2020

After many months of debate on the best low suspension for the Transporter buses, we have eventually taken our development to another level.
Over the last 6 months we have shown that probably the best all round kit with sensible drops is the KONI shocks and H&R spring kits (correctly spec'd).
We have now had the opportunity to tackle the big drop scene and back to back test the ever popular B14 against a similar H&R/KONI set up.

Here is the story :-

A Forum member called to discuss his needs and ask what we thought was the best way to run his van low and drive well. After a long...

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You won't like the drive there, but you will be looking for excuses to avoid the motorway and take the A and B roads on the way back!

 

[Salty Spuds]

What’s the intended use of the van? If it’s a work van, get some weight in it. If it’s going to be converted, do the conversion first and then see how it rides. These are load carriers, they aren’t at their best when empty.

 

[Macp]

You might also consider changing to a swamper style wheel/tyre combo. The smaller wheel/taller tyre profile affords a good deal more comfort with no loss of on-road ability. I can certainly attest to it.

 

[DXX]

As @Salty Spuds says.
I bought a stock T32, it was as expected a noisy van for too much £.
After a full sound deadening / insulation and camper conversion it’s fine and most importantly bullet proof running gear. I don’t want to be on the side of some remote agricultural track with broken suspension.

 

[Stompweaver]

Cannock.

Thread 'CRS Performance'

18 Jan 2020

After many months of debate on the best low suspension for the Transporter buses, we have eventually taken our development to another level.
Over the last 6 months we have shown that probably the best all round kit with sensible drops is the KONI shocks and H&R spring kits (correctly spec'd).
We have now had the opportunity to tackle the big drop scene and back to back test the ever popular B14 against a similar H&R/KONI set up.

Here is the story :-

A Forum member called to discuss his needs and ask what we thought was the best way to run his van low and drive well. After a long...

• CRS Performance
• b14 crs performance h&r h&r coilover h&r/koni coilover kit koni lowering suspension suspension trader
• Replies: 412
• Forum: Trade Members and Forum Supporters

• 

CRS Performance – Specialist Suspension Systems and Tuning

crsperformance.co.uk

You won't like the drive there, but you will be looking for excuses to avoid the motorway and take the A and B roads on the way back!

What he said.

I have had the CRS Koni Definition kit on my van for a month now and couldn’t be happier. It was so bad before (H&R lowering springs and standard dampers) I was considering getting rid of the van but now it’s perfect.

Speak to @CRS Performance and they will have a solution to meet your needs. I have spent a lot of money over many many years on modifying vehicles and I can honestly say that the money I spent there is one of, if not the best, upgrades I have ever experienced in 30+ years.

You don’t have to go lower, you can stay at standard ride height or you can have a happy medium like my van at 50mm lower (I do a lot of mountain biking so need some ground clearance) or you can go lower still all while maintain excellent ride quality.

 

[Stompweaver]

Apologies for the terrible picture and a filthy van but that how it sits now.

 

[Green Giant]

As above, get CRS to change the shocks, the springs could possibly stay as they are strong, Steve will advise on the best set up for your needs, highly experienced with the Transporter.
After that you could try different size tyres when they next need renewing.