T5 4Motion Shock absorbers

[tron]

Hi All,
I have sourced some great priced King Springs, H.Duty +35mm lift now I am sourcing some Shocks and having some difficulty.....
Pedders are the only supplier that I have found to do anything for a T5, and although their product is really good it is a bit rich for me this week!!! Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Tron

[Seano]

Koni does a pair (87-2645 front 82-2542 rear) Welcome to Toperformance Products

Bilstein does three versions in the B4 Gas, B6 Sport and B8 Sprint Bilstein shock absorbers - Sydney Shock Absorbers is the Australian distributor of Bilstein shocks

But your best bet.....might be to source the original equipment Sachs/Boge shocks that are used in the off road suspension option which are available through ZF ZF Friedrichshafen AG | Online Catalog



mind you...I note that the off road shocks are front's only whereas the rears only come as standard and lowered versions...hmmm.

Oh and none of these will be cheap.

[Transporter]

I used Pedders in my T5 for rear with Kings Raised Springs and year later I'm still happy with them.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f136/how-do-32769-2.html#post544571

[BobRonk]

Found this old thread...what shocks did you go for in the end Tron? are you still happy with your Pedders Transporter?
Cheers BR

[Transporter]

Re: T5 4Motion Shock absorbers

Yes. Better than oem one.

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[tron]

I ended going with the Pedders shocks, they are bilsteins i think and they are performing very well, as they should for the $180 each. The van is loaded with tradesmans shelves and enough gear, and the rear height is remaining at the raised height two years on. the shock and spring combo has greatly improved the handling with the added load.

Cheers Tron