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    Posted: 08 Nov 10 at 18:45
Looking to replace/lower the suspension on my 96 S/A t3 2.6 , any suggestion of where is the best place to look for quality components would be welcomed 
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I've fitted H&R Green 55mm springs and Bilstein B4 Shocks to one of my 2.5 SA buses. Both the front springs have the Brickwerks Westy shims on top as I find the H&R Green springs slighty too low on the front.This combination is fantastic and not too hard like Koni's seem to be for normal day to day around town driving. My other 2.5 bus has the AVO 50mm springs from Brickwerks.Standard rears shocks and Sachs Super Touring fronts. I used an extra VW black rubber upper spring seat pad on both rear springs to bring the bus level.I think the extra weight of the 5 cyl engine made the back end sit slightly lower.I'll try and get a picture up soon of the H&R/Bilstein bus for you too see. Ps. With all lowering the front bump stop needs shortening.Wink Pps. Don't forget a full 85L tank of petrol makes a difference too ! If you can afford it !Shocked

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jason k Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Nov 10 at 21:31
i had b6 s on the front of the last westy and very very good they were too
 
it also had avo -50mm springs
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Eibach springs give a good ride, sensible money for a good technical spring.
Nice 40mm drop too.
Couple them to some Bilstein B4's and a set of Powerflex steering rack bushes an jobs a good un.
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Lets have a set for testing purposes then !?!?!?  Wink I've already got the Billies and Bushes !!!
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