Volkswagen Transporter side skirts — the lowered profile without touching the suspension
These side skirts for the Volkswagen Transporter are extension panels that attach along the lower bodywork, beneath the doors. They extend the bodywork towards the ground and give the van the sleek profile of a modified van, without lowering the suspension or sacrificing useful ground clearance. Two versions depending on your vehicle: Transporter Multivan T5 or Caravelle T6.
Why install a lower bodywork extension on a T5 or T6
- Complete left and right pair: both sides are supplied, as the visual effect only works when symmetrical.
- Low and sleek profile: the panel visually lowers the body line by several centimeters, where a van always looks tall on its legs.
- No chassis modification: no short springs, no geometry to redo, the payload remains intact.
- Two distinct cutouts: the T5 and the T6 do not have the same lower door design, each version is specific.
- Mixed screw and adhesive mounting: the panel does not vibrate on the highway, unlike a purely glued installation.
- Ready-to-paint finish: keep the raw black or have it painted to match the body color.
Side skirt, lower bodywork, running board: do not confuse
A side skirt is a purely aesthetic and aerodynamic bodywork piece: it dresses the lower bodywork between the two wheel arches. A running board, on the other hand, is a structural piece designed to carry the weight of a person — these skirts do not fulfill this role and must not be used as a support. On a Transporter T5 or a Caravelle T6, whose sides are long and flat, the extension breaks the visual height and complements a large-diameter wheel fitment well. It is the element of the body kit that gives the most effect for the simplest installation, even before a front lip or a diffuser.
Technical specifications
Type: side skirts / lower bodywork extension panels. Quantity: 1 pair, left side and right side. Vehicles: Volkswagen Transporter Multivan T5 (2003-2015) and Caravelle T6 (2015-2023), TDI and TSI engines, short wheelbase. Material: molded polypropylene. Finish: black, painting possible after primer. Mounting: screws and double-sided adhesive. Condition: 100% new. Compatibility to be checked according to the wheelbase and version before installation.
Installation and maintenance
Allow 2 to 3 hours for the pair, preferably with two people: a van lower bodywork panel is long and can warp if handled alone. Start with a dry run with masking tape to define the height and alignment on both sides. Measure the final ground clearance: on a loaded vehicle, a panel that is too low will catch the parking curbs. Degrease with isopropyl alcohol the gluing area, apply the panel in sections by pressing firmly, then place the mounting screws at the marked points. Work above 15 °C and do not wash the vehicle for 48 hours. Maintenance: normal washing, high-pressure lance held at more than 30 cm from the glue joints.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my van is a T5 or a T6?
The T6 is recognizable by its two-slat horizontal grille and its flatter hood. The T5 has a taller grille. The registration certificate confirms the year.
Are these skirts suitable for the long wheelbase?
This reference is for the short wheelbase. Measure the length between the wheel arches before ordering.
Do I need to drill the bodywork?
The installation combines high-strength adhesive and discreet mounting screws. Glue alone is not enough on a piece of this length.
Can I walk or lean on it?
No. These are bodywork pieces, not running boards: they are not sized to support weight.
Can I have them painted to match the van's color?
Yes. Light sanding and a plastic primer are enough before color matching by a body shop.
Give your Transporter the low line of a modified van: the complete pair, installed in one afternoon.
Type: Side skirts / lower bodywork extensions
Quantity: 1 pair (left and right)
Vehicles: VW Transporter Multivan T5 (2003-2015), Caravelle T6 (2015-2023)
Wheelbase: Short
Material: Molded polypropylene
Finish: Black, painting possible
Mounting: Screws and double-sided adhesive
Condition: 100% New
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