Lowering
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Suspension, Steering, Brakes contains a couple of years reading on the subject.
There are some trade suspension specialists on the Forum who have a wealth of knowledge.
Plus a couple of thousand different opinions as you might expect.
Suspension, Steering, Brakes contains a couple of years reading on the subject.
There are some trade suspension specialists on the Forum who have a wealth of knowledge.
Plus a couple of thousand different opinions as you might expect.
@CRS Performance or @BognorMotors are probably the go to guys for advice on this.
Looks like you're running 20's there so the max you can really go while keeping the standard shocks is -45mm springs. These will be a little crashy with the 20's but not too bad but are very much at the compromise end of things. To get excellent ride quality you need to spend decent money and look at matched springs and shocks kits like Koni, H&R, Bilstein or quality coilovers from the same names and SoLow which have 3 different offerings depending on what drop you want. If you go this route then worthwhile checking and replacing any suspension components not up to scratch like wishbones, tie rods, bearings, top mount, top plate, drop links and antiroll bar bushes. The use and type of van you have will help determine what you need, T28/T30/T32, camper, commerical etc. A word of warning ... if you go to all the trouble of replacing springs you might find that very soon the van still is not low enough you'll be wishing you went for coilovers ... ask me how I know 
Much appreciated Bent5Looks like you're running 20's there so the max you can really go while keeping the standard shocks is -45mm springs. These will be a little crashy with the 20's but not too bad but are very much at the compromise end of things. To get excellent ride quality you need to spend decent money and look at matched springs and shocks kits like Koni, H&R, Bilstein or quality coilovers from the same names and SoLow which have 3 different offerings depending on what drop you want. If you go this route then worthwhile checking and replacing any suspension components not up to scratch like wishbones, tie rods, bearings, top mount, top plate, drop links and antiroll bar bushes. The use and type of van you have will help determine what you need, T28/T30/T32, camper, commerical etc. A word of warning ... if you go to all the trouble of replacing springs you might find that very soon the van still is not low enough you'll be wishing you went for coilovers ... ask me how I know
they are 18s, don’t know if that extra 2 inches make a difference, well that’s what my mrs says 
Welcome along, Straight in with one of the most debated topics in motoring history , well done ha ha
Our points of view on suspension often differ to other suspension companies and the products we sell definitely offer a more varied choice . we do approx 100 transporter vans a month so we do have the reputation and Knowledge to give you sound advise if you wish to call us to discuss this .
Its Harder to make the van look lower with 18 inch as the gap around the wheel is bigger . generally people run 20 s as it fills the arch better and makes the vehicle look lower than it is . A 50 mm ( 2 inch ) drop will get it looking much nicer and riding beautiful if you chose the correct kit . 50 mm is better with a Sport shock kit and matching springs . Our Definition kit is the one to consider , 20 different combinations of spring so we can get the perfect result, at the height you want , options for extra weight of course in case its a camper or heavy van . "Stance adjustable" rear spring platforms to keep the van dead level .
You dont need a coil over kit to do this well in my opinion ! We do however have a range of coil over options but these dont ride as well due to the height they run down to .
Happy hunting
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True but that assumes you're happy with the front height which is usually where the saga begins and later ends with the aforementioned coilovers
True but that assumes you're happy with the front height which is usually where the saga begins and later ends with the aforementioned coilovers
Super low vans aren't for everyone and 70 % of the 100 vans a month we do DONT get coil overs ,
The Transporter market and many suppliers are obsessed with coil over kits, we arent !! ha ha
Adssusie1977
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Hello Iv found that the stance+ street or stance+ proline are great value for money I run 20s on mine and it’s quite low on 255/35/20s and it’s not that bad befor I put them on it was on hr lowering springs with standard shocks when I first swapped them over I had it around 50 mm Lower and it drove same as it did on hrs
Adssusie1977
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Thanks budThat looks quality bud thanks for the pics nice bus
Yeah 18s think I messed up, thought it would be adequate
Your van looks awesome
I have looked at Stance proline and rightly or wrongly been put off by their cheap price, like I say, I'm really unsure of that's right or not but £400 for a full set seems ridiculously cheap!
Has anyone else got an opinion at all on the Stance Proline kits?
Adssusie1977
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Iv got the stance street on front which is £400 for full kit but found the rear shocks were not very good for my van as it’s a t32 and I carry weight sometimes do I changed rear for stance proline rear which are hight adjustable and stiffer the cost £199 but full proline kit cost £600 Iv had them on my van for a while now and haven’t had any problems other than the rear being a bit softer than I needed I know a lot of people go for the so low or van slamYour van looks awesome
I have looked at Stance proline and rightly or wrongly been put off by their cheap price, like I say, I'm really unsure of that's right or not but £400 for a full set seems ridiculously cheap!
Has anyone else got an opinion at all on the Stance Proline kits?
Adssusie1977
New Member
Also I have got mine very low iv got a machined top mounts on the front with t6 top mount bush which allows for anther 26/20mm lower and a rear adjuster delete with adjustable shocks u can buy the kits to go lower from transporter HQ they are really helpful tooYour van looks awesome
I have looked at Stance proline and rightly or wrongly been put off by their cheap price, like I say, I'm really unsure of that's right or not but £400 for a full set seems ridiculously cheap!
Has anyone else got an opinion at all on the Stance Proline kits?
I’ve a mate who runs Stance+ on his T5.1 wound all the way down and it’s not bad actually.
It’s very crashy and you need to avoid pot holes/speed bumps.
But for the money/how low it is it’s not bad.
You can lower a van quite reasonably on top marque coilovers and ittl ride better than standard suspension. But you’re upto a couple of grand fitted.
I plumped for MTS Technic coilovers (waited for Darkside Black Friday sale) and they’re excellent, better than B14s in my opinion.
But suspension is very subjective… you need to drive a few vans with various suspension setups first and see what works for you,
It’s very crashy and you need to avoid pot holes/speed bumps.
But for the money/how low it is it’s not bad.
You can lower a van quite reasonably on top marque coilovers and ittl ride better than standard suspension. But you’re upto a couple of grand fitted.
I plumped for MTS Technic coilovers (waited for Darkside Black Friday sale) and they’re excellent, better than B14s in my opinion.
But suspension is very subjective… you need to drive a few vans with various suspension setups first and see what works for you,
