Springs, Coilovers or Air?

[CRS Performance]

I measured mine today and the rear is currently 10mm higher than the front. The van is currently empty so it will probably level out when I kit it out not that you can tell it's only 10mm.

Its meant to be higher at the rear . as the rear gets lower than the front ( after a conversion for instance ) the steering will get light and the van will have less traction in front ( depends on 2 or 4 wd and power of the motor obviously )

 

[CRS Performance]

I need to lower front more than back ??

The rake of the car is critical for good handling . this measurement is done by measuring the sill line on the van (not wheel arch gaps )
measure behind the front wheel and compare to in front of the rear wheel . standard unmolested van should rake forward 40 mm

 

[Leemondo12]

Hi All,

I plan on fitting 18" steels on my T6, I want to lower it to fill the arches, I don't want to go mega low. I do a lot of motorway miles so still want a little bit of comfort. Would i be better with some better shocks and lowering springs? Or do I need to spring for coil overs?

Thanks in Advance

Lee

 

[Gavinda]

Speak to Steve @CRS Performance

 

[T6ARF]

Hi All,

I plan on fitting 18" steels on my T6, I want to lower it to fill the arches, I don't want to go mega low. I do a lot of motorway miles so still want a little bit of comfort. Would i be better with some better shocks and lowering springs? Or do I need to spring for coil overs?

Thanks in Advance

Lee

Hi Lee,

This is what I know, but some specialist advice from someone like Steve @CRS Performance is your definitive way forward.

If you want COMFORT over the looks of being ‘low’, then as far as I know you can’t get much better than lowering springs and good quality shocks. On the other hand if you want the lower LOOK, then a coilover is the only way to achieve this other than spending a small fortune on air suspension. Obviously the lower you go the more comfort you will compromise on.