Suspension upgrade

[CaliHarry25]

Hi,
I'm thinking of upgrading the suspension on my van, lowering it at the same time.
I don't want a harsh ride though, any suggestions what set to go for?
Fanx

[westyguesty]

Got Weitec 45mm springs, with fairly good standard shocks on my westy. Really happy with them, still give good ride with big alloys aswell.

[Simon Baxter]

AVO -50mm are the most common ones I sell for campers.
I also sell loads of Bilstein B4 dampers to go with them, that combination combination (no pun intended) will give a lower ride, better 'round the corners, better on the motorway and not too low so you can still get over kerbs and that.
Springs are modelled on standard VW -30mm springs so they give a very comfortable ride.
Bumpstops will need shortening by 2 ribs if it's a transporter, Westies and Caravelles will already have the right shorter bumpstops.
The Weitec springs are just that little bit stiffer and are a tad higher at the rear so more suited to Diesels or anyone who tows.

[CaliHarry25]

Thanks for info guys, food for thought as they say

The weitec springs, are the rear longer than the front ones? Making the van sit higher at the back?

With -40mm springs how do you find the clearance for the external lpg tank?

[westyguesty]

Had no problems with Gas tank or Water tanks, even fully loaded. Took it steady for a while at first, but don't even think about it now. Made a big difference at speed aswell, especially with the front spoiler, can cruise at 70mph without having to guess which directon it's going to go in next

[kimbobill]

Sorry to hi-jack the thread but

do Caravelles use -30mm springs as standard?

[Simon Baxter]

No.
Some do, Some don't.

[kimbobill]

Hi Simon, I've look at your website Re: springs do you only do the lowering ones -30 down or do you sell standard springs?

[Simon Baxter]

I don't sell standard springs, I put them in the scrap bin.