Swamper upgrade

[mr_waxdope_noodle]

Hi All,

I'm new to VW camper vans and to this forum but I've noticed that you people are very helpful here and give great advices here. I hope you could help me as well.

I have a stock California SE 2010 (which I bought recently) which needs new suspensions. I always wanted a swamper visually and practically as I'm planning some off grid camping in Europe this summer. I need something more versatile which will drive OK on motorways and won't stuck in the forest or in the field completely loaded with camping stuff.

The main question I have - do I really need to go with lift suspension?

What would you recommend to got with?

I like this kit a lot:

17" KMC Holeshots XD129 ** IN STOCK** - VWT5 Upgrades

They are built for those who need precise equipment for an imprecise environment. Light- weight, strong, and race-tested, these wheels are always looking to take on the next challenge. LISTING IS FOR 4 WHEELS AND 245 65 17 BFGOODRICH KO2 OTHER TYRE OPTIONS AVAILABLE GET IN TOUCH

vwt5-t6upgrades.co.uk

245 65 17 BFGOODRICH KO2

For suspension I chose these options:

• Lifted - Bilstein Eibach Pro Spring Swamper 35mm Lift Kit
• Normal - BILSTEIN B14 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE COILOVER SUSPENSION

Please suggest. I appreciate your time in advance.

P.S. @MAT@VWT5UPGRADES @CRS Performance May be you could give me a hand to choose correct options for my Cali?

Kind regards,
Jev

 

[mr_waxdope_noodle]

Here is more:

I’m doing a research on swamper modification and I know what parts I want to use. The only thing I’m really confused with - all these different sizes. Could you help me please to choose the correct parts please.

I guess wheels and tyres will depend on the suspension kit I will go for. Currently I’m considering these options:

Lift kits:

• Bilstein Eibach Pro Spring Swamper 35mm Lift Kit - VW T5 T6 03 - Vanstyle
• Bilstein Eibach Pro Swamper Extreme 35mm Lift Kit - VW T5 T6 03 - Vanstyle

Normal kits:

• Bilstein B14 Height Adjustable Coilover Suspension - VW T5 T6 - Vanstyle
• Bilstein B14 KOMFORT Adjustable Coilover Suspension - VW T5 T6 - Vanstyle

My main dilemma is: do I really need 35mm rise? What do you think?

Rims (not sure what sizes):

• Tuff Torque - Modular 17x8 Gloss Black Steel Wheel - 5x120 - Vanstyle
• Tuff Torque - Modular 18x8 Gloss Black Steel Wheel - VW T5 T6 - Vanstyle

Tyres (B F GOODRICH T/A KO 2 ALL TERRAIN WHITE LETTER) - not sure what size:

• You searched for B F GOODRICH T/A KO 2 ALL TERRAIN white letter - 4x4 Tyres

Do I really need to buy new rims for BFG tyres? Can I keep my current wheels (at least for now)?

I have several temporary setups in mind for February (as I’m trying to keep to my monthly budget):

• Bilstein B14 kit, old rims, old tyres
• Bilstein B14 kit, old rims, BFG tyres
• Bilstein Eibach Pro Spring Swamper 35mm, old rims, BFG tyres
• Bilstein Eibach Pro Spring Swamper 35mm, old rims, old tyres (this one gonna look awful)

However, before doing a temporary setup in February, I would like to choose which way I’m going to go forward with the swamper modification (which suspension kit) and that’s where I need your help to choose correct parts for my needs.

P.S. @MAT@VWT5UPGRADES @CRS Performance please suggest =)

 

[mr_waxdope_noodle]

@BognorMotors​

 

[BognorMotors]

Yes we can certainly help and advise. Send us some contact details and we can have a chat. Only up the road too so you can demo some kits

 

[dave hart]

hi fitted my wheels this week i got from t5 upgrades modular steel beadlock with bf goodrich 225/65/17

 

[mr_waxdope_noodle]

hi fitted my wheels this week i got from t5 upgrades modular steel beadlock with bf goodrich 225/65/17

Nice wheels, I will consider them for my future swamper - I like the price . Do you have stock suspension or did you install a lift kit?

 

[LittleJeff]

No Lift kit just stock suspension.

 

[mr_waxdope_noodle]

No Lift kit just stock suspension.

@LittleJeff Are you suggesting or answering my question about Dave's post? =)