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• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 05:39:04 EDT
  ...That would be ridiculous! They were gonna ride the space ship from the mother planet that was following behind the comet ;) If memory serves...
• Re: Lowering '85 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 8 May 2004 11:01:36 -0400
  ...height, for about $350 for the set of 4 with list member discount. They are a "performance" spring so they will make the ride...
• Re: Bostig Zetec kit .. Ground clearance
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:40:50 -0400
  ...The 3/4" spacer brings them back to stock ride height. I've wanted for some time to get a standardized set of measurements...
• Re: 85 Westfalia front springs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:16:29 -0400
  ...For the most part the aftermarket sells springs based on height or lift and usually they are replaced in sets of 4. Why do...
• Re: seats
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 06:59:05 -0500
  ...With that little adjustment, it was a great ride and a great journey. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Regards, John Rodgers...
• Re: Vanagon Chrome Silicon Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:32:23 -0500
  ...Ride height will be about 17 1/4 " on a westy, center of wheel to lower lip of fender. This height is optimal for...
• Re: Weight Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 10:46:19 -0500
  ...more than likely only 3/4th's of the <BR>original ride height. <BR>I'd like to see this Van carrying 1800 lbs...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 06:33:56 -0700
  ...Schwenk wrote: > > The majority opinion says inserting a spacer only raises the van height > by the thickness of the spacer without affecting spring or...
• Re: Which Aftermarket Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:09:44 -0800
  ...or model? >> BTW, I only want to get back to normal ride height for a '90 Westy. >> Thanks Kind Regards, Joseph Fortino fortino1@earthlink...
• Re: How to lower a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 00:14:59 -0800
  ...I can easily fit in my underground parking that has a 6' 8" height limit. The plusses of these springs are that the Westy...
• Westy rear end sag
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 23:48:59 -0400
  ...This height difference (nor the neighbors' impressions) wouldn't bother me a whole lot except I've noticed a major difference in the way...
• Re: Ideal Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 10:34:29 -0700
  ...Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you > to drop the ride height in order to fit into garages Garages? we don' need no...
• Shimmiong coil springs - wsa Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:07:46 -0800
  ...any >> performance corning abilities on pavement. >> >> What I want is 'same ride height' just stiffer by 30 % or so. >> I haven't heard of...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:53:32 +0100
  ...any >>> performance corning abilities on pavement. >>> >>> What I want is 'same ride height' just stiffer by 30 % or so. >>> I haven't heard of...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:52:50 -0800
  ...The result was a > stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I can see how they would be > useful with, say, an iron-block...
• Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:31:37 -0400
  ...road suspension for a stock height 2WD Vanagon Westfalia Full > Camper giving crisp, comfortable handling and a smooth ride under most all > conditions. I...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 22:22:03 +1300
  ...Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you >to drop the ride height in order to fit into garages Yuk! VWs are unreliable enough...
• RE: mpg enhancements
  Historical mailing list - Jan Allbright
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 17:12:20 PST
  ...fiberglasing in the grill (*top* grill > > for you waterpumpers), lowering the ride height. > > A long time ago, there was a thread about how you...
• Raising A Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 23:36:05 -0500
  ...The spring >seat is threaded as is the lower body of the shock, allowing any ride >height to be dialed in. Neuspeed sells these...
• Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:00:17 -0700
  ...I was lucky enough to drive it and must say it is the ideal syncro in terms of gearing, ride height, handling, suspension. Everything...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:47:53 -0500
  ...The needs or effects on ride and handling are also drastically different. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On...
• Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 17:29:24 -0600
  ...I would consider increasing the ride height of my 90 GL in part because somewhere down the road I'll be sticking either a...
• Re: rim and tire size, what do I do, speedo readings
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sat, 2 May 1998 05:05:57 EDT
  ...The ride hight increased about 2.5 to 3 inches. The car looks great, like a real 4X4 should. The only problem I'm...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon & Nailing Bambi
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 11:25:05 -0400
  When we hit Bambi in our '88 last Christmas Day, ride height would have made no difference! We nailed it with the right headlight...
• Re: NVC My impressions of the VW Toureg
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:56:28 -0600
  ...I am talking about the V8, fully loaded, adjustable suspension height >> and ride, version. Not sure what the cheaper version is like. >> >> If you...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires / Summer Must Be Over
  Historical mailing list - ccc1
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 05:40:02 -0500
  ...a slightly lower profile than you currently have, thus > lowering your ride height approx. 12.5mm(roughly 1/2in). Your speedometer will > slightly less...
• Re: Need Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 09:55:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Initially I thought it might be due to the aerodynamics of the '91 camper - in addition to the extra height, the '91's have...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:37:47 -0400
  ...End result was same ride height as before. I’ve got 19.25” fender lip to wheel centre. > > The old shocks, boge, I’m...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 18:10:08 -0500
  ...shhhhh > > yup las vegas is nutty to ride in not for all.. > > > > I get great mpg so far. > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Stan Wilder <wilden1...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:57:47 -0800
  ...Mark Garnick installed a set of the 16" version along with a set of standard height Schwenk springs. His Syncro is a stock Westy...
• Joining the Wasserleaker Club.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:56:43 -0700
  ...to my favourite Waterboxer mechanics.Looks like a flat bed truck ride for me and the van. From underneath the van I was unable...
• Re: 85 Westfalia front springs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:06:19 -0400
  ...My drivers clame the van rides and handles even better then before he did the work. I am very happy with the way the...
• Re: NAPA usually has it...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:57:54 -0400
  ...The Vanagon front suspension ahs angles that are directly influenced by ride height including the toe angle. I don't know the labor rate...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:44:02 -0500
  ...Then, if don't already own a tall-sitting '85, you can > purchase those limited-run $400 springs that will raise you ride height...
• Re: NVC My impressions of the VW Toureg
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:14:02 -0500
  ...I am talking about the V8, fully loaded, adjustable suspension height >and ride, version. Not sure what the cheaper version is like. > >If you...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:44:03 -0700
  ...Fronts have movable spring perch, I’ve raised them and added spacers on rear, 19.5” height , usual measurement . 215/75 yoko ats g15...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:25:14 -0800
  ...My van rides nearly identically in height to a very clean 1982 passenger model van owned by my friend's sister, so my springs...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:26:06 -0400
  ...What this means is that any handling degradation you feel is mostly due to alignment change that occurs as the ride height changes over...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:46:49 -0700
  ...As go up in height the increased angle of the tie rods will increase changes in toe angle as the suspension articulates. About 20...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:29:04 +0000
  I weighed my '88 westy without any water and I'll have to look and see if I kept the numbers. If I remember...
• '86 Westy Price?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:36:23 -0700
  ...Sound system is all Blaupunkt (as befits a Teutonic ride): I replaced rear speakers, installed separates (tweeter and mid/bass) in front, subwoofer (imported...
• Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 19:35:55 -0400
  ...1894 Westy Wolfie (same ride height as your 81) -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Karl...
• Re: Ebay FS, wasRe: Expensive Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:00:26 -0400
  Hi Robert, Batman aside, if you've seen "Pacific Heights", you wouldn't want to own one of his prior residences. Happy Trails, Greg...
• Re: Different tire size
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 19:05:44 -0700
  ...Second, I think it was stated recently on the list that in 1988 VW lowered the vanagon ride height, would that make these tires...
• Re: Joining the Wasserleaker Club.
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 22:34:41 -0700
  ...to > my favourite Waterboxer mechanics.Looks like a flat bed truck > ride for me and the van. Ah ha! My esp physic feeling tells...
• Return of the crew cabs
  Historical mailing list
  3 Jul 95 13:54:00 -0700
  ...as to give you any camber you > like, at a given ride height. If the suspension were somehow designed for negative camber upon suspension...
• Re: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:28:46 -0700
  ...I > was lucky enough to drive it and must say it is the > ideal syncro in terms of gearing, ride height, > handling, suspension. Everything...
• springs and shocks for my 2WD Westy)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:34:55 -0700
  ...They lower the vehicle slightly (by about 50mm), bringng it closer in height to a later model Wolfsburg. (This does not make your Vanagon...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 15:23:40 -0700
  ...shhhhh > yup las vegas is nutty to ride in not for all.. > > I get great mpg so far. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stan Wilder <wilden1...
• Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:21:12 -0700
  ...In my main location it is often really windy so I didn't want the extra height and drag of the poptop. When I...
• GRRRR! (was RE: Raising poptop with kayak on roof)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:58:29 -0500
  ...I'm sorry, folks, but vanagons are TOO TALL for those of us of appropriate height - i.e. those who can just about almost...
• Re: Syncro Race at Hollister?
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 12 May 2001 00:32:10 EDT
  ...22.25" ride height to be exact with 15.5" of ground clearance under the front diff. and most of the offending front & rear...
• Re: What size tire for 16" rim?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 May 2007 21:27:31 -0400
  ...The larger air space will soften the ride and increase capacity while the wider footprint will increase traction and stability. Try, it you will...
• Re: Syncro All-Terrain Tires: 14" vs. 15" ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:49:04 -0400
  ...Any AT tire will give up some traction, handling, ride quality as compared to a good performance or street tire. As for larger tires...
• Re: One More on Rollover Fatalities...
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:38:20 -0400
  ...Most 4WDs have the engine at chest height and propeller shafts angled downwards to the differentials. Sailboats are very tall but have a very...
• Re: 85 Westfalia front springs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 08:04:41 -0700
  A simple way to grasp how ride height, corner-weights, Springs, etc all work is to grasp a couple of pencils, one crosswise in...
• Re: New VW Commercials
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 16:23:56 -0600
  ...new VW GTI commercials? > > > > Un pimp your ride....hilarious! > > > > > -- > --------------------------------------------- > Donald Baxter > 316 Ridgeview Avenue > University Heights, Iowa 52246 > www.onanov.com > > WSUI/KSUI > Public...
• Re: Westy Lean
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:44:22 +0000
  ...corrected the problem, but raising the rear actually reduced the front height.  I used three 5/16" spacers on the left rear.  See below...
• Syncro Shock Preload
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 23:48:45 -0700
  ...the van rides noticably higher...and firmer...no more of that horrible bouncing up and down ... it's a much steadier, stabler, predictable ride...
• Re: shifting anomaly ...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 10:02:51 -0700
  ...Something like a piece of wood with counter top laminate might allow same? A bottle jack was handy to tweak engine height at end...