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Upgrading Your VW Transporter: Rear Seat Options & What You Need to Know

  Thinking about adding rear seats to your Transporter? At Leighton Vans Australia, we offer fully certified solutions to transform your van into a functional, comfortable people mover—without compromising on quality or safety.   3 Rear Seat Options Available We currently offer three main [...]

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How We Fit Out VW Transporters at Leighton Vans

Build it your way—from insulation to lighting. When it comes to turning your VW Transporter into a premium travel or work van, we do it all—customised to suit your needs and style. Here’s a breakdown of how we approach a full fit-out.     🔇 Sound Deadening & Heat Insulation We [...]

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Tyres for 4X4 and Vans

Tyre Info & Local Support – April 2025   Hey guys, just a quick update on tyres! We’ve got a small selection of tyres in stock here at Leighton Vans Australia, but as of April 2025, we don’t ship tyres directly. We’re lucky to be part of a strong local community here in Burleigh Heads, an [...]

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Suspension & Wheel Upgrades for the 2024+ Ford Transit Custom

Everything You Need to Know The new-generation Ford Transit Custom (2024+) comes with an updated 6-stud hub pattern and revised suspension geometry—meaning most older parts won’t fit. That includes wheels from previous models (pre-2023), so make sure you're choosing gear that’s specifically designed [...]

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How to Get in Contact with Leighton Vans

Need help? We’re just a message or call away Whether you’ve got a question about your build, need help choosing the right parts, or want to book in for an install—we’re here to help. Here’s how you can reach us:     📍 Visit Us In-Store Come by our shop and chat with the team in pe [...]

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Shipping Info – Leighton Vans Australia

Fast, reliable delivery across Australia & New Zealand At Leighton Vans, we make it easy to get your parts and upgrades—fast. Whether you're down the road or across the Tasman, we’ve got you covered.     🚚 Australia-Wide Shipping We ship in-stock items the next business day fr [...]

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Best Tyre Options for 17" Wheels on VW Transporters & Multivans

When you're running 17" wheels on your VW Transporter or Multivan, picking the right tyre setup is key — whether you're chasing daily comfort, off-road performance, or something in between.     Here are two popular and proven options we recommend:   1. For Road Use: Goodyear [...]

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How to Fit Flares to Your Ford Ranger or VW Amarok

Everything You Need to Know Upgrading your 4x4 with wide flares gives it that aggressive stance and extra tyre clearance—but fitment can vary depending on your model and sensor setup. Here’s what you need to know before installing your flares, plus how to do it right.     🛠 Ford Rang [...]

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4x4 wheels and tyres sizes

Wheels & Tyres Built for Rangers, Amaroks & More – The WTF Package by Leighton Vans At Leighton Vans, we also specialise in 4x4 upgrades—especially for the Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and VW Amarok. Over time, we’ve designed and tested a custom wheel range that’s made to perform, built to fi [...]

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Suspension VW Transporter & Multivan

Suspension Upgrades for VW Transporter & Multivan – What You Need to Know At Leighton Vans, we specialise in suspension upgrades for the Volkswagen Transporter and Multivan platforms—whether you're chasing a better ride, lower stance, or a lifted setup.     Same Platform, Many Opti [...]

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