How do you change shock absorbers on a VW T4?
- How to change: VW Transporter T4. front shock absorbers – replacement.
- Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Unscrew the wheel bolts.
- Remove the wheel.
- Clean the shock absorber fasteners.
- Support the arm.
Will a 2 ton jack lift a VW Transporter?
Lets get it clear, a 2 tonne jack will lift the van as your not lifting all of it, what jack you buy depends on what you want to do, if your going to work under the van it should be put on axel stands as any hydraulic jack could fail.
Where do you jack up a t5?
At the front just behind the the front wheel arch there’s a short vertical channel about 75mm wide, that’s your front jacking point and at the rear, it’s the bracket where the rear axle trailing arm meets the body.
How much does it cost to lower your t4?
The last thing you need to work out is how much you want to drop your van. There are a few different standard sizes of drop; -40mm -60mm and -85mm. I personally went for the -60mm as the -40mm isn’t a very big drop and the -85mm is a bit too extreme for handling bumpy Cornish lanes on a daily basis.
Is 2 ton jack enough for Van?
You should at minimum get a 2 ton jack to lift one corner of your minivan. If you are wanting to lift up the whole side then you will want to get a 3 ton jack. Jacks will also come with different sizing in regards to the max amount that it will lift the vehicle off the ground.
How to improve the rear suspension of a Volkswagen T4?
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Where can I buy rear springs for a VW T4?
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What kind of Springs does a Volkswagen Transporter use?
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Which is the best brand of T4 lowering springs?
We sell the very best quality T4 springs and T4 lowering springs on the market from brands such as Faulkner springs, H&R, Vogtland, Sachs HD heavy duty and Gmax. All our T4 lowering spring kits are designed to take weight so will not go coilbound like most cheap alternatives.