Slammed Transporter problems

[mattsolar]

Hi Guys,
Ive just lowered my transporter about 150mm all round also fitted some H&R Sway bars. Too finish it off with some 20" alloys .
The problem is i want to go lower..

Since lowering it ive got very bad drive shaft judder which is relatively common when lowering alot.
Its only when i turn left apparently its the drive shaft angle is way to tight.

So been from the UK ive been on a few forums over there and spoke to a few guys that have come acrosss this i need to do a engine raise which invoives moving up the engine mounts and cutting 25mm out of the subframe.

Does anyone know anyone that can help out or point me in the right direction?

Has anyone already done this its a pretty common mod to do in the UK.

Im on the Gold Coast

[Seano]

I'm not sure that going down (or up) that far from stock is in compliance with Qld vehicle regulations (or those of other states). You might be well served by talking to a licenced vehicle engineer in your area before you get too carried away...

[Sunny43.5]

One would have to ask why would you want to go that low in the first place ? is it some sort of image thing ? The Gold Coast is full of slammed cars as it seems to be a trend amongst those with the desire to stand out from the rest . Secondly the ride will be terribly compromised , I see many cars during the year at my house for work reasons and some of them have to have planks of wood across our very normal driveway because they scrape their front and side skirts trying to cross over . I often joke with the V8 ute boys from down that way that my pissy 4 cylinder T5 would beat them in a race around the local shopping centre . I can drive over speed bumps with out slowing down , meanwhile these slammed cars struggle to get across and hold up traffic in the first place . As was also pointed out that van will be a magnet for Qld Transport so slam it down and then if caught either put it back to near stock or never drive it on the road . Not only will suspension components be at risk of overstressing and as you have reported drive shaft issues are already showing up but you will eventually find its value gone for resale .Check out Qld Transport site for more information Frequently asked questions—vehicle standards and modifications (Department of Transport and Main Roads) Now as a past holder of Qld Transport Authorised Officers certification that van would have been put off the road if it had come near my shop for any work . Sorry for the negative comments but better to get the advice that's right before spending a mottza on modifications only to have the rug pulled from under neath when you get stopped and defected . Now don,t get me wrong even my wifes T5.1 has been lowered with a Bilstein coilover suspension system fitted but it was done to the regs as we need to load our daughter in her wheel chair via ramp at the rear and the extra 50mm makes life easier for her , the ride has not been compromised as we can still carry a huge load when we go camping and MX riding along with a trailer loaded as well . We have been stopped by the police and Qld Transport for checks etc and no issues with its ride height .

[mattsolar]

Ok guys thanks for your input.

[Markee]

hahaha Matt, I'll be the voice of reason here, do what ever you like to your van, assume all the risk and no one should tell you you can't. It is always your choice and I'm sure you're well aware of the legalities of a super low T5.

The only way to go lower and stay static would bet to follow the UK guys at Lowdown Transporters and go for subframe and engine raise and all the stuff that needs doing to the rear also. Good luck with it and keep us updated.