T5 & T6 Swamper/Lift Suspension Explained | THQ

[@cliveyboyb5770]

Really good informative video. I gained a lot of insight into what to consider when I suspension mod my 4motion swamper. I never knew drive shaft spacers existed. thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad it was useful

[@paulwhite2533]

brilliant video...so glad i found this....now to make my order

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad it helped 😊

[@seamunki]

Great video. Really informative for me as I'm looking at a Kombi next year for potholed Irish roads!

[@D_L_J_83]

Could you guys make a video on installing a rear spring spacer for the T6?

[@liamwatts8597]

MASSIVELY HELPFUL!❤

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad to help 🥰

[@garyspence8383]

​@THQAutomotive what's the best upper rubbers to use with Eibach +35mm rear springs 🤔

[@ianmills1120]

What’s the Vcds procedure for correcting the speedo?

[@oliverberridge7706]

Thank you for your video, very informative! Could you please explain what happens when your dampers top out?

[@THQAutomotive]

You loose traction

[@robertbelcher9812]

Great video , very informative

[@francenomadvwt4]

Thanks for the explanations , good video 🤙👍🍻😉

[@timbateman7202]

Great video, I learnt alot, thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

Glad to be able to help. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@greg.ocallaghan]

How much down travel do you still have after the 45mm BIGH lift? Also, will they be available anytime soon? All sold out on the website

[@Kobluk]

Hi, I must mention that I am pretty green in this field :D I have a 4motion T5.1, that I am converting to camper, and I want to lift the suspension so it will be more off-road capable. The viehicle will probably spent most of it's time on paved roads but sometime I would like to go off the beaten track and I would like to not be limited by the suspension. Which set would you recommed in this case? Another thing to mention is that in the future I am planing to take my van to South America :)

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, upi want the new Solow LFT lift coilovers.

[@pt712]

Great video by the way

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@mkshee1]

Love it... Soon as this lockdown over and u open ill bring mine in for same. Should get wheels/tires from ya self or elsewhere... Do u think u back open in April?

[@THQAutomotive]

Call the office 0116 2478156. They’ll talk bookings 🙂

[@colmocinnseala88]

Thanks for that. I often carry 2 x heavy EMTBs (about 50kg in total) on a tow bar mounted rack on my 2006 VW T5 SWB . I'd like to raise the rear suspension only to 35mm. Is that OK or would it look a bit weird?

[@THQAutomotive]

What is in the back of the van? If you don't carry much weight in the back, you might be better off with some simple spacers transporterhq.co.uk/vw-transporter-parts-styling-accessories/vw-t5-t6-lowering/suspension-accessories/13mm-rear-spring-spacers-t5-t5-1-t6-t6-1/

[@rogerjohnston249]

Can anyone please tell me how to raise a VW T4 Synchro? There is nothing out there other than lowering which doesn't help in the outback. Cheers

[@MsHappyeman]

why do the Eibach HD springs make you install the little bump stop extender ? Doesn't this prevent upward movement of the wheel ? I have the Koni and Eibach, but with 30mm extra stroke I think I would rather swap the Big H in. Are the springs in the Big H a lot harsher than the Eibachs ? Thanks guys

[@pt712]

We have a VW California Coast which has 16 in alloys & sitting lower at rear because as you're saying the weight in the van . Is it a matter of just fitting the suspension lifting kit or do the wheels make a difference?

[@THQAutomotive]

No they don't make a difference. Since this video things have changed a little. The new Solow LFT kit would be your best option

[@TheBeebg]

Just bought a T6 camper, 2019 7000 miles on clock. Loads of extras but one I don’t like, it’s raised really high on black rhino wheels. My problem is the suspension feels like concrete. I’m a tad lost and if anyone could point me in right direction would really appreciate it 👍

[@THQAutomotive]

Some lift suspension does fell like this. What are you looking for look / ride / height wise.

[@TheBeebg]

@@THQAutomotive hi, looking for something adjustable so I can put alloys on for summer and then lift a touch in winter with swamper wheels back on.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@TheBeebg tyre size will be the key here. Give Andy a call in the week 0116 2478156

[@grichgeordie]

Thx guys, very clear

[@Kilex6522]

Hi, Fab videos. Would you recommend putting BFGoodridge AT on a T6? Would it be a better ride, noiser etc? Current tyres are 245/45 R18. Cheers

[@THQAutomotive]

I’m not actually a fan for them. The look good but are really hard, noisy and don’t have a very good wet grip. I’d tend to go with General Grabbers.

[@bandit911]

Hi, I recently bought a t6.1 and am very interested in getting a lift kit from you, but I'm wondering if the VW warranty on the van would be affected??

[@THQAutomotive]

Only the suspension warranty but you'd be totally changing that anyway

[@interestedpart2650]

Great!

[@DiscoArma3]

Hi there, can you tell me more about the green transporter with a chopped rear end? did this van start life as a cab chassis and had a custom tray installed, or did you guys chop the back off a normal van?

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, yes its a T5 doka, we just shortened the rear end and added the frame.

[@timmouchel2746]

Hey there guys. I have done a lift on my t5 lwb 4motion with Bilstein shocks and a 50 mm lift on rear 35 on front. 2 Questions if I may. Where can I access the rear diff spacers from? as I can't seem to locate them here in Australia. Secondly is there any sort of spacer to raise the front to match the rear. I would prefer the van to ride level or is it putting to much stress on the cv's to have the front lifted more. cheers in advance

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, we sell the diff spacers but I don't know where you can get them in Australia. We can ship there. I don't know of a front only lift option. All ours lift front and rear the same.

[@klerobi1]

maybe anyone knows if there are extended shock absorbers for lift Suspension VW t4?

[@THQAutomotive]

I don't sorry :(

[@radohuncik9894]

1. question: these Koni shocks are TWINTUBE or MONOTUBE? 2. question: t5 upgrades has yellow extended b6s, if you should choose, koni or bilstein ( dynamics, comfort, lifetime...)

[@THQAutomotive]

Twintube. No one make a monotube suspension for the Transporter (yet 😉🤫) Yes the yellow extended b6 is a long b6 but stand B6 internals. It’s a good damper though. As I said in the video, the koni is the most comfortable lift kit i’ve tried.

[@radohuncik9894]

@@THQAutomotive but bilstein is Monotube when is yellow, b14, b8 and b6 are high pressure shocks (i think). Thanks for feedback.

[@THQAutomotive]

@@radohuncik9894 no, the Transporter Bilstein is not monotube.

[@radohuncik9894]

@@THQAutomotive wow, ok good to know.

[@jasonmyers2005]

When can we expect to see the Tesla build. I’m super excited to see it done and running !!!

[@THQAutomotive]

We’ll try and get an episode out in a few weeks

[@jasonmyers2005]

@@THQAutomotive thanks. It’s gonna be amazing

[@Oldwolfperformance]

With the 45mm lift how much ground clearance is gained? Is it 45mm + the standard height or 45mm overall? Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

45mm from the standard height. It can vary sprightly based on the weight of the vehicle

[@m_a_m_m_o_t]

What are those wind deflectors on the grey one and where can I buy them? Thanks!

[@THQAutomotive]

I don't know sorry, its a customers van.

[@ArtisanTV]

I have a valeting van which is bearing a lot of weight, would you recommend springs only at the back or front and rear as currently it's on lowering springs that can't bare the weight. TIA

[@THQAutomotive]

This video should help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/jafcd6RmeLusn9E

[@gavt1198]

How do I find out if my T5 is a T30 or T28 ?

[@THQAutomotive]

T26-T30 have the same hub. T32 are different. We show the different options on the website. If you aren't sure, send us a photo of your front hubs where the strut is bolted on.

[@gavt1198]

@@THQAutomotive thanks guys!

[@tomvcarter]

What wheels and tyres do you have on the green So Low swamper? Do you sell them?

[@THQAutomotive]

They are custom made steels by Weller wheels. They don’t make them anymore.

[@joelagresta3103]

Do you have these Eibach +35 springs for T6 T30 in stock? Do you ship to Australia? Are the Koni shocks the standard adjustable model? Thanks

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes we have stock, yes we ship and yes they are adjustable

[@peterwilding9744]

👍👍👍👍

[@vdubster]

Would a 4motion Caravelle be T30 or 32 spec? Looking at getting a 4mo in the new year

[@THQAutomotive]

It could be either. Just check behind the wheel as shown on the video

[@melanieensor6029]

I have a steep drive and when I go down my VW transporter occasionally scrapes on the bottom at the front . This is before a conversion. Would a suspension lift stop this I would like to put more chunky wheels on as well so what lift would you recommend?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes lifting will left for sure. 35mm lift is the most popular

[@melanieensor6029]

@@THQAutomotive where are you based?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@melanieensor6029 google Transporter HQ

[@guidok3762]

Do you need to regear (pinion) with the bigger tires?

[@dark_legendary]

Supa, i have a question, you ship parts to Ukraine? I need too by something part's, ty

[@THQAutomotive]

Hello, yes we do