16/10/2026
Coilovers on a T6.1 aren’t just about getting it closer to the ground… 👀
This VW T6.1 Transporter was recently in with us for a set of Bilstein coilovers, followed by a full wheel alignment to get everything set up correctly.
There’s no denying the lower stance completely changes the look of a Transporter, especially when it’s sitting on a good set of wheels. But a quality suspension setup is about more than just reducing that arch gap.
Bilstein have been developing suspension for decades, and their coilover setups combine matched springs and dampers with adjustable ride height – allowing the van’s stance to be dialled in rather than simply fitting a fixed lowering spring. 🔧
And once you’ve changed the ride height, there’s another important job to do…
Wheel alignment.
Lowering a T6.1 changes the suspension geometry, which can alter settings such as toe and potentially lead to uneven tyre wear, an off-centre steering wheel or a van that simply doesn’t feel quite right on the road.
So after fitting the Bilsteins and setting the ride height, this one went straight onto our four-wheel alignment equipment to check the geometry and make the necessary adjustments. 👌