Finally got the back of the van in the air to tackle the brake lines and while I was there, I thought I'd have a look at the springs in the back. My T4 has obviously been lowered, I wondered how.

Now, I have removed one spring (which is in great condition by the way) and it's labelled VDub Monkey Effin Low with 5s 1000 stamped on the top. Now, from what I can tell, these are Faulkner Springs with a 100mm drop. My issue is that I don't think the supporting mods have been done alongside this.

I have seen the GMax shortened dampers at a reasonable price, my question is am I right that I'll need a shorter damper and secondly, what can people recommend for this drop? I actually like the ride height, but want to make sure that the back end isn't bouncy as hell where it is effectively sat on the spring where the damper is so compressed it isn't doing squat

Cheers

I just wanted to introduce myself.

I am Arfur and below (hopefully, although I doubt it somehow) will be my van.

Soon going to be looking at buying the ply I need for the roof, floor and sides on my camper conversion. Been looking around and not really getting a good feel for anything I am finding. What I need....

1. Roof Ply Front to back

2. One piece floor ply around wheel tubs

3. Full height barn door panels with window cut outs

4. Full height rear quarter ply with no windows

5. Full height sliding door ply (passenger side) with window cut out

6. Full height driver's side static panel with window cut out

Seen some amazing ones in pictures but not idea where to find these to buy so any help would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

This discussion accompanies the Just T4s short shift guide. The modification relocates the gearstick-side mounting point on the swivel bracket approximately 35 mm inboard on the linkage arrangement covered by the guide.

Read the full step-by-step guide first:

VW T4 Short Shift Mod: Shorter, More Positive Gear Changes

Important: repair worn linkage bushes before carrying out the modification, and check your bracket matches the guide before drilling.

Add your engine, gearbox, before/after impressions and photos below. This will help build a useful compatibility record across the different T4 linkage versions.

Use this topic for sloppy gear changes, missing gears, worn bushes, selector balls, lower gearstick bushes, linkage adjustment questions and photos of the linkage fitted to your van.

Start with the full Handbook guide:

VW T4 Gear Linkage Problems: Sloppy Gears, Missing Gears & Bush Repair

When posting a problem, include the year, engine, gearbox code if known, which gears are affected and whether the change is sloppy, stiff or both. Photos of the linkage are especially useful because T4 linkage arrangements vary.

If the linkage is healthy and you want a shorter lever throw, see the linked Just T4s Short Shift Mod guide.

The T4 uses front torsion bars and rear coil springs, so lowering it properly is different from fitting a conventional four-corner coilover kit.

Difficulty: Moderate
Typical time: 3–5 hours plus wheel alignment
Front: Torsion bar adjustment
Rear: Correct lowering springs for the van and axle load

The full illustrated procedure, safety checks, setup advice and common mistakes are in the Just T4s Handbook:

VIEW THE FULL LOWERING GUIDE

Use this thread for questions, photos of your setup, spring and damper experiences, ride-height measurements and anything useful that can help another T4 owner.

This pinned index is the quickest route to our workshop guides. The full illustrated versions live in the Just T4s Handbook, while the forum threads are where members can ask questions, add tips, show their own work and discuss alternative setups.

Workshop sections

🔧 Servicing & Maintenance
⚙️ Engines & Fuel
🌡️ Cooling
🛞 Suspension & Lowering
🚦 Brakes
⚙️ Gearbox & Short Shift
⚡ Electrical & Diagnostics
🚐 Camper & Leisure Electrics
🔨 Bodywork & Interior
🧰 Tools, Parts & Recommended Products

Current guides

🛞 How to Lower a Volkswagen T4 Properly – front torsion bars, rear lowering springs, clearance checks and wheel alignment.

More guides will be added here as the Just T4s Handbook grows.

Like all aftermarket parts, they do need some fettling to get a great fit, the wings for example have needed some modification to the mounting points to fit correctly but being non-OEM parts, that is to be expected. On the plus side, the metal thickness is far better to some I have seen repairing crash damaged cars and a good few parts are galvanised as well to help keep the dreaded tinworm at bay.

All in all, decent panels at a decent price if you are looking to resort the various rust problems the T4 seems to suffer from

https://carvanbits.co.uk/product-category/uncategorised/auto-body-repair-panels/volkswagen/vw-transporter-4/