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• Anyone have a large front Sway Bar FS?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:31:16 -0500
  I removed the entire front end suspension of my van tonight and noticed I have a tired 19mm sway bar. I wouldn't mind...
• Parts Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Sun, 22 May 2005 18:58:38 -0700
  ...left front suspension BAD could be driven for maybe 50 non freeway miles currently licensed. Located in SF Cal Chuck P.
• Re: scissor jack under control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:07:48 -0800
  ...the ground? Is there an advantage, (other than > suspension maintenance obviously), to uncompressing the suspension? > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot...
• Parts is Parts (CA area)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 14:53:09 -0700
  ...72 VW VAN parting out, doors, glass, bed, sink, seats, front suspension, $25-$385 vw bus 67 and earlier doors, windows, bumpers , speedometer, floormats...
• Re: rear end drooping
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:42:08 -0500
  "Scott Daniel - Shazam " <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> writes: > Two..........you drove or rolled the van to settle the suspension, > right ? you know that when you...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:15:47 -0800
  ...8717 > VW@EricWunrow.com > > > > > On Nov 16, 2014, at 9:41 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > wrote: > > > As the suspension moves the outer...
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:23:18 -0700
  ...Even Jim's post says clearly "auto-sales-suspension". Jim Akiba is a very bright man and can speak for himself quite well and...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:59:19 -0500
  Great stuff guys - I appreciate it. Looking forward to any other input as well. I've never tackled this job so the more info...
• FS: 1950 Bug follow-up
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 17:06:33 -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...
• Syncro springs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 11:02:04 -0600
  ...Are the suspension springs for the Syncro and the Syncro/Westy the same? I know in the two-wheelers different springs are used for...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:12:39 +0000
  ...Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > For the first time in 13 years I'm looking at my 1982 Vanagon front > suspension...
• Re: Tire wear question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:19:09 -0500
  ...toed-out.) \ / If the tread has unusual cupping the caster (alignment of the suspension towards the length of the vehicle) or camber (alignment of...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:35:34 -0800
  ...Remember, when you change suspension heights....you move things just half as far as they are 'out'...I am mixing metaphors...height weight up...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:47:38 -0500
  ...Front End Suspension - 1985 Good point Stuart - I guess I should have mentioned that I've already gone that route. I knew the upper...
• Re: What is SA Besto spray
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:30:21 -0700
  ...lube to > douche all the shift linkage as well as the suspension bushings and ball > joints. �My van is gonna love me..... > > I still...
• Steering rack missing part
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 22:06:53 +0000
  Hey all, I met a fellow van owner today and we were inspecting his suspension because it's been making weird wobbling noises. The...
• Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:34:38 +0000
  Well its time to address the bone-jarring bumps that happen every time the van rolls over the smallest of train tracks or rocks...
• Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 09:37:58 -0600
  Hi Gang! I got lucky and pulled off entire front suspension to repair the idiot po spot welding the nut and threads together,pulled...
• what is a wolfsburg?
  Historical mailing list - Chris D'Amico
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:59:31 -0800
  hey listers, i read an email that mentioned the fact that wolfsburg models (i have an 89') had a lower suspension. what were the...
• Get your rear sway bars from here...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 19:32:06 EDT
  Performance Suspension Technology, Order Toll-free: (800) 247-2288 Web site: http://www.p-s-t.com/swaytv.html#VOLKSWAGON Cost for front and...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:02:35 -0400
  ...There is no question, though, that my suspension is >firmer with donuts than it was without, but only in the initial travel of >suspension...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 23:31:40 -0700
  ...Still, my goal isn't/wasn't to write a correct disertation on the physics of springs, but to tune the suspension on my...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:34:58 -0700
  ...I installed one recently and it doesn't seem much louder than the stock mount but it certainly reduces movement. <http://t3technique.com/suspension...
• Re: Rear Suspension Question
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  09 May 96 23:26:07 EDT
  ...I think I've narrowed it down to the rubber suspension busheson the >spring plate covering the torsion bar. Replace the bushing with a...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:26:40 +0000
  ...forever".  I'm wondering...is > there a rule of thumb regarding suspension components and when it might be > wise to consider replacement of bushings...
• Lifting a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:30:58 -0700
  ...brakes, suspension, steering) you have to lift one side, then support with jack stand, and do the other . I think for the home mechanic...
• Re: Shops?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:37:22 -0600
  ...When I had my front suspension rebuilt the shop assured me that they knew exactly what was required. I left my bag of parts...
• 1980 Vanagon Parts F.S.
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 08:18:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...All parts must go or there going to the junk man. > > Good computer, starter, windows, suspension parts. Many > small parts for the cost of...
• ulimate syncro 16'' - FS
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 7 Jun 97 07:55:32 UT
  ...interior and all th equipment you need for expeditions like aux-furl tanks, luggage-racks, Seikel-suspensions etc. Asking price is 29,000 DEM
• Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 21:47:59 -0400
  >The *bar* may indeed have the same p/n, but aren't there links that >connect the bar to the suspension? These, I believe...
• Syncro Westfalia for sale, Sacramento, CA
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 17:55:21 -0700
  ...LTX, Gary Lee racks, SA headlight system, Decoupler, Rear locker Schvenkenstein suspension. Maintained by Stephans Autohaus (WWW.STEPHANSAUTOHAUS.COM). Owner is Jake. Contact him...
• Re: spacers and sproings (THIS ONE corrected formatting)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 00:32:37 -0700
  ...Still, my goal isn't/wasn't to write a correct disertation on the physics of springs, but to tune the suspension on my...
• Re: spacers and sproings (Corrected)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 00:07:03 -0700
  ...sorry. > > Still, my goal isn't/wasn't to write a correct disertation on the physics of springs, but to tune the suspension on...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:47:45 -0700
  ...If you look carefully you can see > it here on the > T3 Technique site: > > http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex- > suspension-bushings/radius...
• Re: My van's home again!!!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 4 Jul 2016 07:48:08 -0700
  Handling, as influenced by suspension setup and tires, it is fascinating. Altering one adjustment or component changes many of the other settings. I have...
• Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:52:32 -0500
  I am pretty familiar with the differences between the older "stamped" front suspension system and the later "cast" system. What I want to know...
• Re: Short film with a Vanagon - inspiration for the camping season!
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 09:49:33 -0700
  This went beautifully with my morning tea and inspired me as I tear down Fritz's suspension in preparation for a Burley upgrade....... Thanks...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:25:39 +1200
  >You must be kidding, >delrin is good bearing material, NOT bushing material. >Urethane is ideal material for bushings. >Leon >85 Subwagen Westy Hmmm... why...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 08:15:29 -0400
  Delrin is indeed used for bushings, on cars where you care about handling but NOT ride quality. (I think the ride is kind of...
• what do you have in it
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:13:08 -0800
  ...I regularly drive thirty miles of I-5 with 25 40# bags of wood pellets :-) Hardly drops the suspension at all (am on H...
• Re: some sort of clunking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2011 06:09:10 -0400
  ...some sort of clunking Is there a procedure to check the suspension in the rear of the Vanagon? I have a random clunk that...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:21:20 -0700
  ...If that doesn’t work, you can see them on the T3 Technique website under the Front Suspension section in the second row of...
• Re: poor cornering - too much sway (tire update)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 22:24:10 +1200
  ...So I'm thinking it must >be suspension. However, just back in April I intstalled four brand >new HD Bilstein shocks on the bus...
• Re: Spring compressors
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 07:58:08 -0400
  ...The Vanagon doesn't have enough suspension travel to allow being "slammed". Finally, if you are going to lower it, you'll need better...
• Front suspension parts quality?
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:52:21 -0400
  About a year and a half ago I replaced all the bushings and ball joints in the front suspension of my 260,000 mile...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 18:15:11 -0800
  ...I could be wrong about this, but I blame the Vanagon suspension. One of the reasons we like our vans is that they don...
• Re: Installing rear poly suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:58:41 +0000
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• Re: '84 anti-sway now radius rod arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:38:44 -0400
  ...It's worth addressing while your actively working on suspension components. Also begs the question of the condition of the one on the other...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:55:02 -0500
  ...Another such example will result in suspension of posting privileges. Yours, Moderators
• Re: Anyone spot the Vanagon on LOST?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 15 May 2009 15:02:24 -0700
  --snip-- > Nah, there's enough 'reality'� TV out there now..... --snip-- There isn't enough suspension of disbelief in the universe to convince anybody...
• Need a Vanagon Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Alan Conway
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 17:30:54 -0400
  ...I want a Diesel vanagon within 300 miles of New York City to rebuild my current van with. (Gearbox, suspension, fuel tank etc.) Alan...
• Air Lift
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:02:49 -0800
  ...They will send me their Air Suspension kit for the Vanagon. I will install it on my Syncro and let you all know how...
• squeeks
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:17:33 -0700
  My 87 westy has some major squeeking noises in the front suspension area. I believe it may be time for new shocks. If this...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 17:45:24 -0800
  > Just FYI, these are great. Definitely worth purchasing, with or > without the compressor. Ron, what would be the advantage of having these if I...
• 84 front suspension - torsion bar ? & stablizer.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:57:44 -0500
  On the passanger side front of course, there is a arm broken at the connection to the wheel. It is about a foot long...
• Re: Front Tire Noise and cupping wear pattern
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 22:11:25 -0500
  > Does anyone know what causes this? First I'd look at suspension component wear, then I'd look at the alignment. I can't...
• Re: Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 10:49:52 -0800
  ...Unless you have taken great pains in reconfiguring your suspension to compensate for a change in offset, you will have changed your vehicles handling...
• Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:33:46 -0500
  ...wrote: > > >> Good plan. >> >> I filed it and the Magical Cast Iron Suspension in along with Cone >> Remover, Sky Hooks, and Bag Stretchers. >> >> John >> >> >> -Chris...
• Re: subject Re: Rear Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:39:23 -0700
  ...While suspension is in droop, pry out > springs. Done. Even Mike Miller can do this job. > > > > > -- BenT
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:50:29 -0800
  ...Suspension for Off Roading Another question on suspension. I have a 90 Westy, 16 in wheels, Michelin tires, and Bilstein shocks from GoWesty. It...