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• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:23:04 -0700
  ...cost of a "big brake" install) - suspension (my bus has a '91 sway bar on the OEM suspension) - WBX transmission - dash cluster - steering wheel...
• Re: Tire wear pattern -- it puzzles the expert
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:37:31 -0700
  ...As for Idea #3 ("[...] hardware problems in the suspension that make everything look right on the alignment rack but don't work right on...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:19:21 -0500
  ...Urethane suspension bushes? > >Make your own. Pick up a bar of Delrin at your local plastics house, > >find a machinist and an hour later...
• Re: front spring removal question (and rear spring removal answer)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:01:55 +0000
  ...It is a great time to replace the suspension bushings while you are doing this. Todd '88 WEsty -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Warren Lail <vw...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:55:14 -0800
  ...This was the highest suspension height for 2WD Vanagons > AFAIK. > > Nice to have if you do light off-roading and want a little extra...
• Re: Rear Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:36:08 -0700
  ...While suspension is in droop, pry out > springs. Done. Even Mike Miller can do this job. > > > -- > BenT > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Vanagon suspension service-Weigh your Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 21:16:09 +0000
  As a number of folks get concerned about tire weight ratings, spring set up, rear sags and sided to side leveling I thought it...
• Re: fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 23:44:53 EST
  I have two of the square box fuel filters I'll give you for free. (you could trade me the canister if you can...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 14:07:31 EDT
  ...Replaced the two front-to-rear water pipes myself, front suspension bushings are next, then trans gaskets and CV boots. All said and done...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:42:03 -0500
  > But...my front and rear coil springs are sweaky. > -What causes this? Most commonly a front suspension squeak is caused by worn upper control...
• Does anyone sell complete rebuilt front end?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 11:48:47 -0500
  ...Currently, my project would include the rebuilding/replacing the power steering rack, all braking and all suspension components. Thanks -- mark
• Re: Tires on alloy wheels, Suspension - Need some help
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:41:07 +1100
  ...Tires on alloy wheels, Suspension - Need some help Hello Everyone, Been a while since I posted anything, I am in need of some assistance...
• Irrelevant info [was "WTO"?]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 10:38:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Sometimes the speedo will waver as much as 4 - 5 mph as the suspension loads and unloads. We have a 76 westy, so maybe...
• Re: Syncro.org Suspension problems
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 05:30:58 -0800
  ...So I do not recommend using the Syncro.org suspension if you have a 5000lb syncro with the additional 200lbs of Subaru powerplant. The...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:54:26 -0500
  ...the neighborhood, there was a lot of > noise in the front suspension, right under my feet, which seemed to > settle down after a few...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:11:49 -0400
  Larry, I replaced all bushings in the front suspension a couple of years ago. It's not a difficult job but requires a special...
• camper creek watershed trip (S. Van. Isle)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:41:10 -0700
  ...The van did develop a front suspension squeak, perhaps upper a-arm bushing. pics here: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/trip-camper...
• Duxbury Beach.
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 5 May 1995 13:03:57 -0400 (EDT)
  Well folks, I'm off to Boston tomorrow (was supposed to be today, but I fixed my suspension worse than it was when I...
• engine swaps - weight differences
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 11:57:53 -0500
  ...Are suspension modifications recommended? John Hung 84 GL Auburn, AL
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:07:50 -0700
  ...Well, with his motor and my suspension, we'll blow your : doors off! :
• Re: Reply to Robert Keezer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 00:02:07 -0800
  ...Dual Batteries, Solar Panels, O2 > sensors, Leaking heads, breaking down the suspension on Vanagons. What about removing pins from distributors? Had enough of that...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:13:20 -0700
  ...Still the same (maybe more) weight, same suspension, same aerodynamics. And the load rating system for tires has not really changed. So stronger/better...
• 1984 Vanagon Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - Fitterer, Jamie
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:52:04 -0600
  I just want to fix the sag in the rear of the van. When you look at side profile it looks like it is...
• Re: Stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Chris Higgins
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:50:10 -0500
  ...Refer to the Bentley section on Front Wheel Suspension (page 40.2 in my book) for an illustration. INGREDIENTS 2 Washers (251-411-043...
• Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 15:12:22 -0600
  ...It's as if the suspension offers NO resistance on initial turn-in! No wonder these things flip- people probably over-react to the...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:12:24 -0400
  ...This time it is bad at 65 to 70 but then gets better above? >I have replaced my whole front suspension and bearings over...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:12:39 -0400
  ...This time it is bad at 65 to 70 but then gets better above? >I have replaced my whole front suspension and bearings over...
• Re: tire re-beading RE: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:17:45 -0800
  ...AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: tire re-beading RE: Suspension for Off Roading There are many videos like this on youtube. Any...
• Re: New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 14:33:11 -0800
  ...If your suspension is stock, you should have plenty of clearance. Something is amiss here. If the suspension was modified with lift springs and...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 20:16:32 -0700
  ...is, is there anything that can be done to tune the suspension to > compensate for all of those cabinets, the stove, sink, fridge, water...
• Re: I4 Engine mounting
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:18:37 -0400
  ...The rear of the Vanagon is then lighter on the > rear suspension and the body creeps up. I bet you're right. Why that...
• Re: A different way of removing/installing Vanagon engines...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:43:14 -0600
  ...But hanging the suspension has always been a problem. I like the idea for the suspension from underneath with a frame. I may be...
• Re: Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:09:58 -0400
  ...East coast rust at it's worst, rear suspension no longer attached and the poor old van riddled with cancer beyond reasonable repair. :-( Karl
• Re: 2 green marks on rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:05:26 -0800
  ...Carats? -Paul >Green rears and yellow fronts were used on lowered suspension models >from 87-92, according to VW parts data. > >Lowered passenger Wolfsburg...
• Parting out '88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 13:46:34 -0500
  ...Also full suspension pieces, Steering rack and engine spoken for. E-mail for needs. No reasonable offers refused. Whatever does not get sold will...
• Scraping Noise
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 6 May 1997 15:55:37 -0500
  ...the fender flair. =20 BTW do Wolfsburgs really come with lower suspension than the regular = Vanagons? Dave Dfilcoff@stlnet.com 87 GL Wolfsburg (119k)
• Re: [Syncro] suspension, wheels, ride quality and stability
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:51:17 -1000
  > Ditto here on the OME's.< It just struck me... OME... Old Man Emu, right? Duh!!! I've been on the list almost a...
• NVC. need bug part
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:18:12 -0500
  I'm looking for a part for the front suspension on by 64 bug. It's called a torsion arm link. It's the...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:14:07 -0500
  ...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: Syncro Suspension
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 17:18:22 -0700
  Derek, It seems you have had you Syncro suspension apart aa few times now. I am running two donuts in the rear. Are yours...
• front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:02:17 -0400
  ...Is the disconcerting wheel play a job which needs a Vanagon ninja, or is suspension work universal enough that any competent shop could fix...
• Re: intermittent wobble at around 45 and above
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:07:36 -0500
  As part of the front suspension see the discussion on those radius rod mounts. I'll bet they need to be done. These are...
• `Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 23:28:32 -0800
  My guess is that you will sacrafice suspension performance in exchange for added ground clearance by doing this...and my guess would be that...
• Re: Solar powered vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 23 May 2003 14:49:02 -0700
  ...You need a whole new suspension design and beef up the chassis. You would need to stop every hundred miles and lay out a...
• Re: ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:02:30 -0500
  I was still getting 28-30 mpg (US) with my Thule Classic on the roof until the left rear suspension decided to no longer...
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:34:54 -0700
  ...thunk" sound whenever I'm > cruising at low speeds on flat surface streets and take my foot off the > accelerator. > Suspension bushing(s) maybe?
• what's under the tunnel
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 20:20:38 -0800
  ...The area between the seats is ahead of the gas tank, more above the suspension and behind the gear selector, mine's an auto...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 00:57:17 EDT
  ...have a 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Vanagon. > It had the factory lowered suspension. > I put the KYB shocks on. > > When I went into a curve...
• KYB clunk
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 5 May 2003 11:40:22 -0700
  ...It seems to only happen when the front suspension gets whacked with a sharp bump though. Brian from Salem,Or __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The...
• Re: Greaseable Sway bar Bushing Brand and part number...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 27 May 2004 22:15:32 -0700
  ...Greaseable Sway bar Bushing Brand and part number... > Energy Suspension > > > > www.energysespension.com > > > > 25 mm 9.5161 1" front > > > > 22 mm 9.5158 7...
• NVC need a beetle group...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 25 May 2004 18:09:23 -0700
  ...I've got some suspension questions. Can someone steer me towards a nice discussion group for beetles? Thanks much Steve '86 Westy "Escape Pod...
• Front Suspension Part needed 1990 Carat: Passenger Side: STRUT ARM
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 07:17:03 -0700
  Hello All: The Strut Arm on the passenger side of my 1990 Carat is bent...anybody got one they want to sell? Recommend a...
• SS screws and bolts was Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:56:03 -0500
  I agree Troy. These sets that Roger sells are a great thing to have available. I have yet to purchase a set but I...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:52:58 -0700
  ...The upper and lower A-arm front suspension on vanagons .....is a great suspension type. Nothin' wrong with it at all. It's identical...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:52:50 -0800
  ...They didn't compress > enough and topped out the shorter travel suspension. The result was a > stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:41:23 -0700
  ...you kneel hard on the front bumper ...to compress the suspension about 3 inches or whatever you can...or bounce it a few times...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Dr. Tim
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 08:27:26 -0800
  ...If you run those wheels and tires, make a monthly inspection of all the suspension and steering. When you wear it out, rlebuild it...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 22:22:03 +1300
  ...2s have always had -availability of genuine sports suspension/wheel/tire package -long-travel suspension, but well-controlled for onroad cornering prowess -4-wheel...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:45:51 -0700
  ...No way around that, though through careful tuning of your whole suspension, you can arrive at your best compromise, given the original design of...
• Re: correct link Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 04:50:00 EST
  ...If you will recall, there was an outfit who came to SF from Oroville to demo their air suspension system for the Syncro. They...