During these trubbled times building a sturdy "bug out rig" seems like a good idea. And in case the s**t doesn't hit the fan I can have a sweet ride to take me to some off road fishing spots. I'm looking to buy a T4 or T5 4motion, the suspension upgrades and skid plates I can find locally (I'm...

During these trubbled times building a sturdy "bug out rig" seems like a good idea. And in case the s**t doesn't hit the fan I can have a sweet ride to take me to some off road fishing spots. I'm looking to buy a T4 or T5 4motion, the suspension upgrades and skid plates I can find locally (I'm...

Hi there! First up, I have a T5 SWB 1.9tdi 84bhp(BRR)...basic old builders van ive converted...she’s done 163k miles so slightly over middle aged but bodywork is really good and never given me any fuss..touch wood :/ I’ve decided to give it a spruce up and going for the “swamper look” I want to...

Those of you out there who have gone for the "swamper" off-road look, let's see some pics of your prides and joys and tell us what mods you've made. T:

Hi everyone, I am moving into a rural location which requires me to prop my ride up. There's a lot of information about lowering the van but am I the only one who needs it a little higher? The other option would be to get rid of it and you know that's not an option! Considering sticking on some...

My 2004 VW transporter van has been sitting unused for coming on 7 years! :eek: I want to get it started, mot'd and back on the road. I have purchased a new battery - but I have a feeling that it is not going to be as easy as filling the tank with diesal, connecting the battery and turning the...

Has anyone fitted a 12 winch to their van? I'd like to do it but keep it inconspicuous. Oh and when I was looking at examples I came across these guys. Nice!

hello, I have a choice of three sizes for my 4motion, at the mo it is standard height, I may raise it up in the near future though, with a seikel kit. I mainly want headroom under the tailgate (I'm 6'6") aswell as off road clearance as it is a 4motion! I am looking at either 225/75/16...

I have a syncro that has colour coded fibreglass/plastic bumpers, that are now very scratched and chipped after some very tame off road driving. I imagine that I could replace them with some originals, but does anyone know if there is anything more 'workman like' out there? Edit - Froidian...