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    Front Shocks getting tired

    I am at the 132000 km mark 2011 T5 Duel Cab. I think my front shocks are getting tired, I am noticing it over speed humps. My rears are good I managed to snag a new set of upgraded gvm Vw Springs and shocks for my rear, they made a world of differance. What do you guys recommend? I want to keep the standard height, are Bilsteins the best?


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    We are running a complete Bilstein system coil over springs and shocks front and rear on our 2012 T5 SWB van , really happy with ride etc we did lower the van 40mm in the process .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sunny43.5 View Post
    We are running a complete Bilstein system coil over springs and shocks front and rear on our 2012 T5 SWB van , really happy with ride etc we did lower the van 40mm in the process .
    Yeah I can not lower mine, I also to with it, and use it for work. Would I do Ok with the B6s or are they overboard for what I need? Or should I go the B5s.
    I do want to improve the driving, but dont also want to feel every bump in the road.

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    Well it was around 4 plus years ago I did our van as I ordered the kit from the UK much cheaper than local supply . It is similar to this one as they have upgraded the kits since then VW T5 T5GP Bilstein B14 Coilover Suspension Kit For T32 1BH Chassis 47-222564 We have never had a bottom out situation even fully loaded with trailer 3 MX bikes and bucket loads of camping and riding gear and 3 passengers on board . Only the slightest bit of stiffer ride than standard but its hard to pick .
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    Mine is a work van and it often bottoms out as I carry over 600kgs right on the back...............and that is after putting in 'heavy duty' shocks in the rear! (from the UK, of course)
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    Quote Originally Posted by LogicprObe View Post
    Mine is a work van and it often bottoms out as I carry over 600kgs right on the back...............and that is after putting in 'heavy duty' shocks in the rear! (from the UK, of course)
    I have the Vw Heavy duty springs and shocks on the rear of mine. I purchased them of trakka who was selling a set off ebay for $60. Then I payed $120 for install at pedders. It made the world of differance to mine while retaining the standard ride height. Mine is used for work as well. I just need to replace the fronts now.

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