Lowering with a loaded van

[gpw1945]

Hi all,
Been advised my long awaited LWB T32 Kombi 204 4 motion is at the dealers.
It is already heavily loaded with factory options but debating with myself if adding the dealer lowering kit will be ok when carrying a full load of tools and equipment in the back.
Also have a towbar fitted for towing a car and would it affect this height wise?
Any advice?
Cheers,
Dave.

 

[DaveyB]

Hi all,
Been advised my long awaited LWB T32 Kombi 204 4 motion is at the dealers.
It is already heavily loaded with factory options but debating with myself if adding the dealer lowering kit will be ok when carrying a full load of tools and equipment in the back.
Also have a towbar fitted for towing a car and would it affect this height wise?
Any advice?
Cheers,
Dave.

I tow with B14's fitted, however that is on a single axle trailer. My good man @Fish also has B14's and tows a double axle trailer with a fully laden van and finds that it lifts the rear trailer tyres off the road.

 

[gpw1945]

How low do you have your B14's DaveyB?

 

[DaveyB]

How low do you have your B14's DaveyB?

@gpw1945 About 60mm front 50mm rear (left higher at rear due to towing and to allow for loaded van)

 

[gpw1945]

Ah ok so the VW dealer 30mm should be ok?

 

[DaveyB]

Ah ok so the VW dealer 30mm should be ok?

Yes that is fine, as that is what I had on my van originally. For me though whilst it improved the stance and eliminated some of the corner roll, the ride was crashy and harsh, hence why I swapped it out for the B14's.

 

[gpw1945]

Thanks, I don't like the crashy and harsh idea. Think I'll stick with standard springs for a while.