Note: If you want the front kit only, please contact us.
This full four-wheel air suspension conversion kit for the VW T5/T6 Transporter fits all vehicles from 2003 to the present day – including the T26, T28 & T30. It doesn’t fit some T32s however – they have a separate page.
AirRide Gold is the premium brand in air suspension, offering great handling, a staggering level of drop and the smoothest ride possible, combined with all the added practicality your Volkswagen needs.
All AirRide Gold kits are full conversion kits (front and rear, as opposed to just rear) and can come with an air control system. They are also bolt-on, and so very easy to install
Gold bags allow for lots of adjustment. This means you can ride your T5/T6 very low but at the price of the ride quality, which is similar to decent coil-overs at a decent height (i.e. not as good as original suspension). However, the Gold kit is much more refined than coil-overs and won’t leave you with any crashing or banging.
The kit is a simple bolt-on conversion, and can be reversed later if you trade your vehicle in (or lease it) and wish to install your kit on a newer van later. Only the highest-quality components are used throughout, and are chosen for reliability over any other factor.
Uses 7-inch bags at the front and 6.5-inch bags at the rear. The rear suspension will drop the tyres inside your Transporter’s arches but the front struts are OEM struts and therefore the same height as the originals – this limits the drop at the front. This kit is focussed on offering the best ride possible for your T5/T6 and is best driven at practical heights. It is ideal for motorhomes.
The basic non-management kit is just the front strut and rear bag kit without any compressor, controller or management. However, various management options are available and the most popular is the basic kit which includes a manual controller. Other options include remotes, solenoids and computers. Twin tanks and twin compressors are also available as additional options. Choose your preferred management option from the drop-down menu below (see ‘Options’ tab for more info).
This is an AirRide GOLD air suspension kit. We manufacture these kits ourselves, based on several decades specialising in air suspension systems. We absolutely believe that this is the best-quality air suspension kit on the market (we wouldn’t make it any other way!) Our kit:
Is a practical bolt-on installation which is rated as DIY or local garage fit
Improves stability and handling and reduces roll
Recovers lost suspension motion to improve ride quality
Lifts sagging vehicles to reduce or prevent grounding
Is superb for help with towing
Can help pass an MOT if your vehicle is low (as a lot of motorhomes are)
Can help re-rating for heavier capacity on some vehicles
It includes:
Billet aluminium machined upper mounts for the front, which fit directly with the original equipment manufacturer’s thrust bearing
Precision CNC-machined rear brackets with alignment adjustment
Properly-secured brackets that won’t slip out of place, fracture or come adrift
Proper automotive grade air springs (air bags). Bags have at least 6 inches of lift potential
Specifically-designed brackets, mounted at points able to take the load – in the same place as the original spring
A two-year warranty (terms apply)
If you are unsure of the correct fitment, please email or call.
Which Kit Do I Need?
Some air suspension kits offer better ride quality, while others allow your Transporter to drop extra low. To settle on your perfect kit, you need to decide on the compromise you want between each – either amazing ride quality, really low drop or a balance between the two.
If you’re mainly looking for a low stance
AirRide Custom Plus – This kit has shorter struts and lower volume bags to offer more drop at the front and rear. Ths makes it much easier to give your Transporter a street-skimming stance, while the bags are still big enough to offer good ride quality; Custom Plus is a great compromise between the two.
Best used on stanced vehicles and lightweight vans.
AirRide Gold- Gold bags allow for lots of adjustment. This means you can ride your T5/T6 very low but at the price of the ride quality, which is similar to decent coil-overs at adecent height (i.e. not as good as original suspension). However, the Gold kit is much more refined than coil-overs and won’t leave you with any crashing or banging.
AirRide Ultimate – This is the best Transporter kit on the market. It uses huge, reversible sleeve bags made by Dunlop for front struts and on the rear. The bags are not only incredibly reliable but offer the best ride quality your T5 or T6 can achieve, with up to twice the air volume of any other bag. Built on genuine VW cores, the kit is designed for comfort and durability, rather than extreme drop. Note: this kit does not include rear shock absorbers.
Great for load support on heavy vehicles such as heavy-duty motorhomes, vans, wheelchair access vehicles and campers.
AirRide Custom – Uses 7-inch bags at the front and 7-inch bags at the rear. The rear suspension will drop the tyres inside your Transporters arches. The front struts are OEM struts for maximum comfort. This kit is focused on offering a great ride for your T5/T6 and is best driven at practical heights. It is a good option for motorhomes. Use this if your budget won’t stretch to AirRide Ultimate. Note: This kit does not include rear shock absorbers.
Best used on medium-duty campers, vans, minibuses.
Ta Technix – A good option if you are on a budget. This German-made kit is high quality and durable. It rides and drops well, albeit not to extreme levels. A nice entry level kit for practical everyday use.
Air Lift- Air Lift Performance, renowned globally for giving cars a street-skimming stance, are now determined to give your T5 or T6 the same treatment. Sizes of the bags are 5.5 inch on the rear and 7 inches on the front.
Although slightly out-dated, this perfectly displays how an AirRide Custom kit would work on your T5. You can browse our other videos by clicking here. If you need further information please do email or call.
Warranty
AirRide Direct Limited offers a warranty on AirRide products for a period of two years from time of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and subject to registration at the time of fitting. If you fail to register then a one-year warranty is offered.
If the kit does not appear to fit – STOP and call us, as a vehicle misidentification may have occurred. Kits will be accepted for return and exchange only if they are undamaged. The buyer must cover the return postage.
Please note that the products listed on this site are a small proportion of those we are able to offer. If you struggle to find what you are looking for please use the search box above and if you still cannot find what you are looking for please feel free to email Enquiries@airride.uk or call
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