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• syncro part
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:13:34 -0400
  ...I have been updating my front suspension bushings on my '90 syncro westy and one of the brackets holding the anti sway bar to...
• '72 Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Mon, 24 Oct 1994 13:12:35 -0700 (MST)
  ...1972 Westfalia, 75K original miles Good brakes & Suspension, runs great $1800 602 284-1132 leave message I don't know anything about this vehicle...
• Re: Eurovan Anectdote (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:05:55 EDT
  <<<90mph but didn't realize it>>> My 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg with H&R spring modified suspension and customized 2.1L Wasserboxer engine can get...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:44:59 -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: front end
  Historical mailing list
  6 Sep 95 10:51
  ...You only need the center section, you can use all the suspension bits off your beam. It take about a day to remove the...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:16:03 -0600
  ...This time it is bad at 65 to 70 but then gets better above? > I have replaced my whole front suspension and bearings over...
• Syncro EV Question
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 12:50:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...axle lock? What is the rear axle like? Is it independent suspension? Are they avalable with automatics? What is your gas milage? I think...
• rear suspension help
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 22:56:59 -0400
  Hi Volks' Duh, I pulled out the Bentley, and the broken part is the trailing arm. Broken close to the outer bracket. My questions...
• Re: strange front suspension noises...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:45:48 -0500
  Hi guys, thanks for the responses. In the interest of ruling out the sway bar, I put pictures of its connections up at http...
• Parts price question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:01:07 -0900
  ...I am parting one out and have someone interested the engine/trans skid plate and the front suspension subframe with A-arms. All parts...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:58:50 -0500
  ...Suspension for Off Roading Another question on suspension. I have a 90 Westy, 16 in wheels, Michelin tires, and Bilstein shocks from GoWesty. It...
• ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:59:36 -0700
  ...Many vehicles have 'coil over' suspensions, where the springs sit around the shock body and rest on a threaded spring perch, allowing you to...
• Re: Tire pressures..why
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:58:59 -0600
  ...These cars are made with = steering/suspension geometry flaws built-in, and I very much doubt than = any amount of tire, wheel, spring, damper...
• Re: 1/2 hr to bliss...Lube It..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:26:53 -0500
  Exactly! I was gonna say that! Looking at earlier VW suspension recently. Raised my eyebrow on that one. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:01:42 -0500
  ...The late 85 has the cast iorn lower control arm suspension found > in 86 and later vanagons.Since I have both vehicles,I can...
• Re: Syncro bad handling problem Now some weight stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:19:28 -0700
  ...The fix for that is to adjust the suspension to even up the loads, corner to corner. Like cutting off the long leg on...
• Re: Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:19:35 -0800
  ...will crack as many fasteners loose as I can while front > > suspension/rack is still in. > > > > Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering...
• Coil springs for Macphearson struts
  Historical mailing list - ron ourada
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:22:36 -0500
  Does anyone know of a vendor for the coil part of Macphearson strut front suspension? I'd gladly order the whole assembly; I find...
• 83 aircooled front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Wed, 14 May 1997 17:10:02 -0400
  Greetings- just did an inspection on the under carriage of my new 83 aircooled and f= ound that I am missing one of the...
• taller tires
  Historical mailing list - Patrik Hertzog
  Thu, 27 May 1999 17:31:59 -0700
  ...I'm curious how tall I can go without rubbing on suspension parts or fenders during wheel movement. Also, how much extra work would...
• Re: WWW.SYNCRO.ORG
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 19:20:33 -0800
  ...uses) > Suspension (report on OMEs and Betts springs) > Engine (how to optomize perform w/sacraficing reliability) > FI (troubleshooting and symptoms of component failures) > Headlight...
• time for new springs?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 28 May 2002 23:17:24 -0400
  I have an '82 diesel westy that is in serious need of suspension work. I'm thinking that I'll replace the shocks, but...
• touchup match for Ivory
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 21:11:46 -0500
  ...Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8...
• Suspension Gurus Opinion Needed
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:40:00 -0500
  A few of our list vendors sell the lower control arm bushing for the front of the 2WD Vanagon, but I don't see...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 20:36:16 -0700
  ...This is with brand new Nokian Hakkapellita mud and snows on the rear, the suspension reworked and the van corner balanced and many years...
• Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:54:32 -0700
  ...Do you have any thoughts on why my rear suspension is squeaking too? Makes my passengers a bit nervous. Thanks. Regards, Craig
• I drove home from the U.P. with this clunk.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 5 Sep 2023 11:44:48 -0400
  I’ve done extensive suspension work on my 84 Westy over the past 4 years. 1. PowerFlex bushing replaced at nearly all front end...
• Re: What do you use for leveling?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:10:41 -0600
  ...Your suspension EXISTS to deal with irregularities >> in the surface below your van. That is it's sole office in life. >> Is your usual...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:59:19 -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: Vanagon-esque vehicles... Dodge Sprinter??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 01:45:09 +1200
  ...Though early-model Estimas (=Previa) have IRS too. >I never really >had any complaints about the suspension performance on my Ford (twin >I-beam...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:18:44 -0700
  ...Front suspension bushing replacement The stock bushings have flats on them, to be oriented so they are vertical" that would seem to allow more...
• Re: Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
  Historical mailing list - "Warren Chapman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:03:34 -0500
  ...Clearance to both front and rear suspension was less than 1/2". Same with sliding door clearance I posted photos of the van and...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 19:20:39 -0500
  ...Of course, > in Bentley's it might have been under "Suspension," but anyways. > > What's the rule o' the thumb about tire rotation? > > -- > Jack...
• Battery Location(was Re: Aux. Battery Isolator Relay)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 11:50:15 -0400
  ...Is this something I should avoid or will the suspension handle the load? MTB
• Re: Stretched Vanagon with rear A/V Computer lounge
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 17:19:32 -0500
  ...wheels! THIS would allow the incorporation of an Jaguar XKE differential/suspension followed by a decent American transmission, followed by a decent American engine...
• Suspension
  Historical mailing list - brandtam
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 11:42:12 -0800
  Thanks everyone for clearing up that fuel filter thing. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to do about the sagging rear end...
• Re: UK VW-based Camper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 10:21:45 -0600
  ...At least it could then be upgraded with the Seikel suspension components if the van-nut wanted a more off-road worthy unit. http...
• Re: vanagon spotted on TV
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:42:40 +0000
  ...out inconsistencies in movies and shows and I'm always exhorting "suspension of disbelief" to improve enjoyment of the program.  Just accept the premise...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:58:19 -0700
  ...Lowering the spring perch forces use of a stiffer portion of the spring travel...with the result being that the suspension is "stiffer" than...
• RE: Syncro Tire Inflation VS the VC
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 25 Apr 97 23:12:53
  ...3) Suspension movement -- Any suspension movement will induce dynamic changes in tire toe and camber angle, therefore changing tire RPM constantly. 4) Steering -- Any...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:05:20 -0700
  ...Magical cast iron suspension? >I was interested in your magical cast iron pieces and gave serious > consideration to purchase, but your description casts great...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 14:49:54 -0700
  The Fox Shocks that GoWesty sells with their Lift Kit allow the Rear Suspension to Hang enough to Bind the CVJs ~ Seems like it...
• Re: looking for source for "crazy trailer"
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Thu, 23 May 2002 10:28:21 -0500
  ...JB Stan, I've been thinking about that Westy on the pontoon idea....how about removing drivetrain and suspension leaving everything else as the...
• Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:16:24 -0700
  ...I've been wondering what parts I need to replace, grease or clean to get the squeaks out of the front and rear suspension...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:32:31 -0400
  At 06:24 PM 7/15/2013, Project Pat wrote: >I haven't looked at a vgon suspension in the book or my own...
• Re: Why replace? Re: Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 00:07:49 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-26 08:47:20 EST, Porter_Fred%PAX9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil writes: > >If they are squeaking, is...
• ?'s with My new 85 Westy Weekender Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - James Ethridge
  Mon, 09 Dec 96 11:06:48 PST
  ...takes a second for anything to happen, normal? ~The front seems to sit very high, is this normal bus suspension? Thanks, James San Diego
• Re: Rust proofing-Yes or No
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:11:19 -0400
  ...spray it back under the bus and >into the cavaties (like suspension arms and so forth). but where to get it, >i don't...
• Re: Cool pics, some questions
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 16:02:43 PDT
  ...That's the FRONT suspension it's showing. It's a 4WD breadloaf. Maybe even a Syncro!! :-) Sean Bartnik Fairfax, Virginia ============================ '81 Vanagon L...
• Re: TDI six anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 15:16:29 -0400
  ...rims and tires with "VR" (high speed) nomination and a sports suspension which adds another 9500 german marks. Karl. Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington...
• Re: Tire pressures..why
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 00:06:08 -0700
  ...These cars are made with = steering/suspension geometry flaws built-in, and I very much doubt than = any amount of tire, wheel, spring, damper...
• Re: Eurovans future (now-vw does not make sportscars)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:30:31 +1200
  ...I've driven quite >a few minis that were inherently oversteering cars and in the wrong hands, >lethal, so better understand where suspension designers...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 16:43:13 -0500
  ...Front Suspension - Screws > > > > I am working on the front suspension of my 82 Diesel Westy, and have a >> question about some of the parts...
• Springs & Weights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:48:18 -0700
  ...where someone listed the acceptable range of suspension sag...the amount that the vehicle sags the suspension under it's own weight. This is...
• Re: Off-Roading in 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 14:34:33 -0800
  The suspension on my 1983 Vanagon really creaks too. How can I solve this annoying squeaking sound? It only appears to squeak after I...
• Re: What do you use for leveling?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 05:08:06 -0700
  ...This kept the van from bouncing around on the suspension and keeping the wife awake at night when my kids are tossing and turning...
• Re: Syncro Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 13:37:54 -0400
  ...Didn't you use >these to pre-load and stiffen your rear suspension? Do you think using just >one on the left rear would...
• Re: tire wear in the rear
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:12:38 -0800
  ...Haynes says, under "Rear Suspension Geometry," "1. The rear suspension trailing arm mounting brackets are provided with elongated slots for the retaining bolts to...
• Re: Kingpin inclination spec for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 16:54:35 -0700
  ...The degree to which the front/rear suspension upright/strut tower is not perpendicular to the horizontal plane running through the center of the...
• '80 Vanagon getting chopped.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 21:47:26 +0500
  ...They should have made an option with beefed up > suspension, and an engine with about 2.5-3.0 liters.