Anybody out there with lowered springs??

[Vinnie the volks]

If you have lowered springs where did you get them from? how much did you pay? what brand?

[blutopless2]

have lowered springs on our nbc. 35mm from memory, did them back in 04 so long time ago. think they were Kings brand, about $600 fitted.
bought them from a local suspension and brake specialist.

[Bianco]

So its OK to fit lowering springs and keep the standard shocks?

[X_FISH]

So its OK to fit lowering springs and keep the standard shocks?

Yes. From stock (white or blue marked springs) to 40 cm lower springs -> no problem. The shocks can still be used.

Some additional information can be found at my website. Unfortunately available in english through the google-translator only:

http://www.gaskutsche.de/neuefedern.php?lang=_uk#vwfedern

Where to find the color: Like on this one, the pink spot -> standard VW marking.

http://www.gaskutsche.de/neuefedern.php?lang=_uk

[Tombi]

Are these springs suitable for T5 also?

[Bianco]

Wholesale Suspension at Penrith offers King Springs fitted for $595.

I had Eibachs fitted, cost of the springs only $790. Done at Killara Garage.

Eibachs and Bilsteins supplied and fitted $3100.

Also had the blackout around the front door / sliding door done $50 on the spot at the local Sign A Rama at Chatswood $50. Looks great - Good tip camden gti!

[gareth_oau]

you can pick up Eibach, H&R etc ex USA for around A$450 delivered to Oz.

(PS Bianco, dont read my cooment, might disappoint you LOL)

[X_FISH]

Are these springs suitable for T5 also?

AFAIK not. The T5 got other springs with different part numbers.

Greetings, Martin

[Tombi]

Have been shopping around for prices on Eibachs in Melb'. Quoted $1000.00 supplied/fitted.
Have looked at purchasing direct from Eibach Sydney, but I'm having trouble finding the part no.

I suspect if supply them to be fitted and there are problems now or later, I can hear the suspension guys saying" Mate you supplied the stuff ' we only fitted them"

[vr6melbourne]

I got mine through a German web sight I have also seen them on Ebay

[soulspirit]

This is a severely nub comment - but what are the common effects on ride quality/road handling etc. after the van is lowered? I have a mk2 T4 SWB and i'm a carpenter/handyman - so I carry moderate weight all the time. I drive mostly around inner Sydney.

[rob64981]

Are these springs suitable for T5 also?

The T4 has 2 springs...

The T5 has 4 springs...

So the answer is no they are not suitable for the T5.

Hope this info helps.

Rob

[Tombi]

Thanks Rob, I have found a suspension palce to fit the EIbachs to the T5.
By the way I also have a T4 which is 100mm lower than my T5. The suspension guys tell me that it has probably compressed over the years. 1997model.

However for you newbies to the T4 game, the front can be adjusted simply via the torsion bar. Look for a large 25mm threaded rod on left and right front to the rear of the front wheels. Probably best done by your VW service or suspension place.

[zoinks]

Thanks Rob, I have found a suspension palce to fit the EIbachs to the T5.
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how much did u pick up the eibachs for? how much lower are they?

[vwtyp2]

got some made by Industrial springs for my T4.
they sell them under the "Aurora" brand name.
4" drop. $220