T5 Suspension

**yddiz** · 09-07-2011, 06:11 PM

Hi,I have a 2006 T5 LWB van can witch the front strut has just lived it's life and I woul like to replace all with coilovers or lowered suspension but i can't find any overseas retailer that will ship to Australia. Any idea's.
Thanks yddiz

**rob64981** · 09-07-2011, 11:10 PM

Do you want to give us an idea who you have contacted and what you are looking for?

I know a few companies in the UK but the shipping cost could break the bank...

Tell us exactly what you have been looking for and I will ask around.

You can email the details if you want.

robertdmellor@googlemail.com

Rob

**mikinoz** · 10-07-2011, 08:19 AM

I have recently replaced my 200,000 km original suspension with kw v1 from TPR engineering. Chris Preen - Preen59 on here supplied them.

At the same time I did the strut top mounts.

It's a pretty phenomenal change in handling and would choose it again.

**GUV** · 10-07-2011, 01:04 PM

Same KW V1 for me on my 09 Caravelle, I bought my KW kit from the UK not knowing about TPR.
Huge improvement over stock as mikinoz said, I've just come back from a 5600KM trip to the NT, the roads were crap from all of the rain earlier in the year so I was a bit apprehensive about the KW gear standing up to it but it survived with no issues.
Do the replacement strut top mounts give you camber adjustment & who makes them?

GUV.

**yddiz** · 10-07-2011, 05:52 PM

Hi Rob

I'm looking for slightly lowered struts or some decently priced coilovers not fussed.

**rob64981** · 10-07-2011, 09:03 PM

What is your Van model?

There are two models of struts dont want to get price on wrong ones.

Are you in a mad rush for them or could you wait a month for delivery?

I might be able to stick them in a personal effects (migrating) container..

Rob

**yddiz** · 11-07-2011, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by rob64981

What is your Van model?

There are two models of struts dont want to get price on wrong ones.

Are you in a mad rush for them or could you wait a month for delivery?

I might be able to stick them in a personal effects (migrating) container..

Rob

Hi Rob, 2006 T5 LWB 2.5 TDI type 7HJ 111 not in a mad rush as long as the price is fair, thanks.

**yddiz** · 31-07-2011, 07:58 PM

ordered set of JOM coilovers will post pic's when I get them and as I'm fitting them.

**yddiz** · 06-08-2011, 05:23 PM

Got the JOM coilovers quick delivery from OS, and fitted the rear didn't take long 1hr waiting for it to settle then adjust them hope weather will be fine tomorrow will tackle the hard struts.

my rear shocks had no resistance at all wich I find unusual for a car that's only traveled 146k.