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• FS: 1950 Bug
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 13:14:38 -0700
  ...no structural rust; 1972 floor pan; independent rear suspension; new 1835cc motor; good transmission; all new brakes; custom wheels; new tires; currently titled, insured...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 13:41:10 -0500
  > My 87 westy has some major squeeking noises in the front > suspension area. I believe it may be time for new shocks. More likely...
• Re: looking for suebaroo vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 6 May 2001 10:22:05 -0400
  ...so long >& feared you'd slipped in the shower. >Phaedra My suspension is up. Good to hear from all supporters. The Legacy will continue...
• Re: 1984 Vanagon Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:19:05 -0300
  Here is one option. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=284534&highlight=gowest y+springs Pascal 84Westy -----Original Message----- From: Jamie...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:27:48 -0400
  ...was given the "brush off." > > > They don't want to do suspension work on my Vanagon because they say > > > they have no idea where...
• Re: drivetrain noise diagnosis...?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 18 May 1998 20:09:35 -0400
  ...Sometimes drivetrain noises can also be confused with or co-occur with suspension noises. (ie loose suspension will amplify a out-of-balance noise...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:39:41 -0400
  ...I think it stiffens the >frame of the vehicle and adds lateral rigidity to the suspension thereby >keeping the van from swaying as much...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 13:10:39 -0500
  ...In the wheel wheels there are some differences to accommodate the more travel in the suspension on the Syncro models than on the 2wd...
• Re: Springs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hugill
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 09:32:46 -0400
  Typically, sport tuners will let a new spring suspension "set up" on the vehicle by either letting it sit for a day or so...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:32:49 +0000
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• RE:Possible new group [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 2 Jun 1995 08:46:10 -0700 (PDT)
  ...bet he's off trying to figure out how he can mount a deployable suspension bridge on his Syncro. ;) Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• Re: Cabriolet Freind
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 16:08:13 -0500
  ...The bike is a hot yellow Cannondale with full suspension. There goes a week salary. Kenneth
• Re: Precision Suspension Technology??
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 10 Aug 1996 08:16:26 CST6CDT
  don't know a thing about them.... if you are interested in KYB's, why not just stick a 2X4 in where the shock...
• vanagon suspension
  Historical mailing list - Larry Bissell
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 03:56:46 -0400
  I just bought a '87 WFE [116k miles]. It rides a little rough on the city streets here in San Luis Obispo...is this...
• What needs to be replaced in a front suspension rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Mon, 27 May 2002 18:22:11 -0700
  Minus the shocks, and control arms, what needs to be replaced? How many bushings, ball joints, etc. and how much should it cost parts...
• Are parts from the company Meyle any good?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:51:39 -0400
  Are the parts that Meyle make any good? Seems there suspension parts are much cheaper than Febi and others... usually this means crap.. but...
• Springs, Spacers & Preload
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 02:29:45 EDT
  ...When reloading the suspension (landing the bike) with the weight of the bike & driver, the suspension doesn't begin to move until the preload...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 15:34:27 -0800
  ...2016 3:21 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991 Been listening to noises like that for years, thousands...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:45 -0700
  ...was given the "brush off." > > > They don't want to do suspension work on my Vanagon because they say > > > they have no idea where...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 08:22:18 -0800
  ...As amazing as it sounds, the air suspension does make a more than noticeable difference There's still time to get in on the...
• Re: German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 19:18:58 +1200
  ...Ha! US-market (and Canadian, I thihk) cars have detuned suspensions. Every single one. Policy based on a market where the majority of buyers...
• Re: Swapping late sway bar links to '82?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:01:25 -0800
  ...85 uses the early sway bar with the late cast iorn suspension. > Looks like only inner and outter bushings need changing along with the...
• Re: the vw crafter IS the sprinter. same vehicle.. different trim.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:17:28 +1300
  > > >> >> This vehicle is a big step up for Mercedes; its previous van didn't >> even have independent FRONT suspension. > > > >andrew, maybe thats true for...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 13:32:46 -0800
  At 8:15 AM -0800 12/5/00, Buettner, Peter wrote: >Hi all, > >Good news from the air suspension group purchase. We'll get...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:39:02 -0700
  ...What if any additional support products would be needed with the shims? I want to have everything I need to bring to my suspension...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:45:00 -0500
  ...Since you > will have to some disassembly to change it, consider a thorough inspection > and overhaul of the complete suspension. An often overlooked part...
• Re: Suspension lowering?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:12:55 EST
  John, I sell a suspension lower kit from Projektzwo. This kit comes with the springs that lower the van 50mm and all new Bilstein...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:02:38 -0700
  The later front suspension and brakes will bolt right up to an 82 chassis. That is a simple way to go and I have...
• Tank Replacement due to clogged screen -- why bother?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 01:47:09 -0400
  ...while siphonning out the fuel in the tank? Hopefully the fuel will contain much of the rust particles in suspension. tabe johnson/87 westy
• Wheels & Tires '87 GL 2WD
  Historical mailing list - David Lockshaw
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:01:42 -0700
  ...wheel with 30mm ET and not run into clearence issues? Stock suspension, no lift kit. Will any/all of these fit: 215 70 16...
• Vanagon suspension parts
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:31:20 -0400
  I don't seem to get many years out of my Van's front end parts - ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. I'm...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 12:19:25 -0700
  >| The majority opinion says inserting a spacer only raises the van height >| by the thickness of the spacer without affecting spring or suspension >| characteristics...
• Re: Vanagon rear suspension
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 07:49:35 -0800 (PST)
  ...can spring sag cause the wear pattern I'm seeing? (I've never messed with suspension much, but after reading your post and looking...
• Re: subject Re: Suspension squeaks - Silicon lube!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:18:02 -0800
  ...Suspension squeaks > > Vanners, > > My '87 syncro suspension has always made noise but on an 800 mile trip over > thanksgiving it started getting louder and...
• Re: rear suspension ouch
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 14:02:13 -0700
  ...rear suspension ouch Dave, Get one used. There are a dozen people hear dismantling vanagons. I scraped these a few months ago. I missed...
• Re: A modern Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 23:36:53 +0000
  ...So yes, you were correct to say that the rear suspension of the T4 (USA: Eurovan) was designed with AWD in mind. I am...
• Re: Syncro springs
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 01:23:56 +0200
  Larry Hamm wrote: > Are the suspension springs for the Syncro and the Syncro/Westy the same? Yes, even if you have everything possible combination...
• Re: strange front suspension noises...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 14:14:20 -0400
  The sway bar bushings(inner)wear on the outsides. If you swap the left bushing for the right bushing you will get new wear...
• Re: Common front end rattles?
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 18 May 2021 11:32:27 -0700
  ...material? > > Thanks, > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto > With a very happy suspension over all. > Rattle may turn out to be just about anything. > > > >> On...
• re:Correct tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 15:14:00 -0500
  ...A friend said to follow the >manufacture's tire pressure to provide correct ride and steering according to >the original suspension design. After resetting...
• Re: Correct Tire Pressure: BFG AT 215/70-16 on '87 2wd Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 16:57:08 -0700
  ...the tires are part of the suspension.. pressures need to be adjusted to work in concert with the suspension. On 4/4/2014 4...
• '72 Bus - Rear suspension sag
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 10:27:39 +1000 (EST)
  ...be very noticeable and there would be no bounce in the suspension, which there is. All shock absorbers still seem to be OK (they...
• Re: VW Crewcab Syncro classifieds ---Sagging Rear Springs
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 20:36:30 -0800
  ...height or more? > > Thanks, > > Pat Spragge I'm looking at a JCW cataloge right now and they have an AIR LIFT air springs suspension...
• rear suspension ouch
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:21:18 -0400
  Rear suspension swing arm from VW (only supplier of new I could find) $1225.00 Ouch and the closest one is in Ft. Worth...
• Re: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:44:00 -0800
  ...Not hard >> to find that stuff used though. >> >> Mark >> >> > > > Thanks Mark. > > Switching to the later model suspension would have been wise in my > case...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:49:18 -0800
  ...I had thought suspension bushings and shocks, but the local VW shop (Volk's Cafe) said only shocks, the suspension bushings wouldn't cause...
• Re: syncro springs on a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 5 May 2008 15:26:54 -0400
  ...I put them on my '85 and found that all my negative suspension travel was gone. The Westy bounced over small and medium bumps...
• Re: Syncro springs and shocks (long)
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 11:48:42 -0700
  Harry, I have 187k on my Syncro and haven't experienced any problems with my suspension. I go off road occasionaly (not nearly enough...
• Re: Al Knoll's visit to Cardiff, CA
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 16:15:01 -0800
  ...My van has 215/75x15 tires, the suspension just makes them look larger. ;o) Great to meet the "lurker luke" and his bargain Westie...
• Wanted: totally rust-free Syncro or Syncro Westy body shell
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 00:34:13 -0700
  ...of seam rust) Syncro or Syncro Westy body shell, preferably with suspension bits intact. Interior, drivetrain, wheels, tires, lights, etc not necessary. All leads...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:55:54 -0400
  Why do the cast iron control arms give a better ride? Edward > Do note that a late(late 85,onward), cast iorn front suspension...
• Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 23:22:54 -0500
  ...There's a high-pitched suspension squeek in the right front upper section. It's a rubber-metal type of sound that happens whenever...
• Re: Lowering the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:40:12 -0800
  ...Other suspension parts should work fine, but have the alignment checked. Could some "wish my van was higher" person make use of these > springs...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:59:42 -0700
  ...But as > far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads > and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:03:57 -0800
  ...would have any ideas of potential causes for > what seems like suspension loose sounding Clunky noises coming from below > the floor (front and back...
• Re: 71 bus, brakes, front end
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 13:01:49 -0700
  ...I've never worked with suspensions, but am >willing to if it's doable. > Bad situation sir. Ball joints are not easy, but review...
• Re: Noisy suspension: seeking advice
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 18:51:56 -0500
  ...com On 11/4/2010 6:42 PM, Michael Hart wrote: > Suspension seems to have gotten more noisy with time (complaints from son& > spouse...
• Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 18 May 2007 05:49:11 -0700
  ...I have seen someone do this with two halves of a school bus (also with no suspension) to get each end to the salvage...
• AIR-LIFT SUSPENSION KIT for vw vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 20:42:09 -0700
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=574927264& r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=986504666&indexURL=0&rd=1...
• Re: Teenage Vanagon Drivers
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 07:15:25 -0700
  ...It is important that the brakes are good, suspension is tight and the engine is really weak and slow. On a vanagon... i guess...