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• E-mail address for Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 4 May 2000 00:48:25 -0700
  I've been having trouble with the schwenk-law e-mail address, so please contact me using the above address regarding the springs. steve
• Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:32:46 -0600
  Has anyone every checked or adjusted or replaced the spring and cable assist mechanism in the Westy poptop supports? Any hints or warnings? Thanks...
• Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:48:14 -0700
  ...The pre-load, or spring rate, adjustment is accomplished by turning a large nut which can be tightened to compress the shock spring or...
• Re: springs/ride
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 06:45:40 -0600
  ...Any ideas, could it be the springs? > > > > LJ Martin, You may want to try one of the many spring/suspension shops in the greater...
• Re: Brake Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 10:12:00 -0500
  I installed a set of springless cylinders years ago and was never happy with the way they had to be pumped. Last time around...
• Re: coil spring adjusters \ 73 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 18:08:00 -0700
  At 2:20 PM 6/2/96, Gregor Durstewitz wrote: >Dear list, > I recently got my hands on a couple of COIL SPRING ADJUSTERS...
• Re: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:35:25 EDT
  ...I am not selling these springs or other parts for that matter. As a matter of fact I got these springs for FREE. So...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:46:54 -0500
  On Thu, 13 Mar 2003, Nock wrote: > You can buy spring clamps from jc whitny for 6.95 a pair. > > See what it feels...
• Syncro Front Coil Springs List Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 19:21:38 -0700
  There appears to be enough interest in the custom syncro springs to bring the cost down to the $70 per spring range...less than...
• Pre-BBB meet up in Death Valley Jan 8-10
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:52:50 -0800
  We are now meeting at Furnace Creek at the Texas Springs Campground. The majority felt that this was a better choice. It would seem...
• Re: How Do You Know If Your Springs Need To Be Replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:10:55 -0700
  ...Syncro springs will not fit your van. The rears will, but not the fronts. I have a pair of good syncro stock front springs...
• Re: Broken poptop spring
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:41:57 -0700
  ...Yes indeed, IMO, you need functioning springs even if you have lift assists. Here's what I did. https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/PopTopStrutCableAndSpringEtc...
• Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:20:09 -0700
  ...A donut inside the spring, over the bump stop post, to keep the spring centered on the post. I would cut rings from plastic...
• Re: pumping up new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 22:28:06 -0700
  ...Compression damping is lower than rebound because of the spring - the spring and shock are engineered to work *together* as a unit in both...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [SyncroSafari] Custom Syncro Springs, Rear
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 18:52:54 -0800
  ...Tim Smith <smitht@unb.ca> > > >rear springs. Peter B. and I are now considering taking up this project. > >The rear springs are a more...
• Betts Syncro Springs FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 16:22:45 -0700
  The manufacturer made several extra sets, front and rear, of syncro springs in filling the group purchase order. I bought the extras and thus...
• Re: Fw: 2 WD Vanagon Westfalia Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 3 May 2001 08:12:37 -0700
  ...Steve Schwenk wrote: > > > These springs are going to give 1/4" - 1/2" more > height > > than your 85 springs, and a little stiffer for...
• Fwd: Things to see around Palm Springs
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:56:05 -0800
  ...http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&dq=cactus+nursery+loc:+Palm+Springs,+CA&daddr=1701+S...
• 2WD springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Grergory
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:37:16 EDT
  ...Please give me a heads up before you cash my deposit for the springs. Thanks, Jim Gregory
• Re: Color Coding on rear springs
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 12:17:51 -0800
  RE: Spring Color Codes...... Good luck with an answer. I've posted this same question twice with NO responses. What do the color codes...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:55:36 -0500
  Front or rear of van? Possible clearance issue between spring and upper control arm? Mine seems pretty tight, have yet to align it yet...
• Re: Changing Rear Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:43:04 -0700
  You can do it without spring compressors, but you really should have them to make it nicer. No need to remove the drive shafts...
• Looking for a set of good used springs from an 84-85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:51:12 -0400
  I currently have an 85 Westy here that is in need of some rear springs. As Mark is recommending the stock GL springs from...
• sliding door lock spring.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 22:34:53 -0500
  I've been scouring the archives for a picture of how the sliding door lock spring is supposed to be installed, as mine fell...
• Power Lock Motors (Cycling problem)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 10:03:23 -0600
  ...I tried to convert the spring from the inside of a pen, but it was to big. Any suggestions? Thanks, Stephen Jones '87 Westy...
• FS: Rear Syncro Westy Springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 22:33:30 -0500
  ...I put a set on of these good non-sagging passenger Syncro springs on Ebay. Do a search for item #1852120046. They are the...
• Re: Front Spring install
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 23:20:55 -0500
  <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>Hello Aaron, I replaced the front springs on my vanagon westy a few days ago and can provide some...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:24:27 -0400
  ...coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps I don't see the spring clamps anywhere on the Bus Depot website. Are they still available there...
• Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:54:51 -0800
  ...The "Schwenk" spring, the "Seikel" springs and the "Fast Forward" springs. Hmmm... biased don't you think Steve when my springs are basically the...
• Re: Syncro Shock Preload
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 17:52:35 -0700
  ...I had already >added an additional rear-spring donut between each rear >spring and spring perch. These are a little over 1/2 inch...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:03:28 -0500
  ...If level is the goal then change or shim the springs. If weight distribution on each tire is the goal then you have to...
• Re: 2WD Westy Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 20:41:49 -0800
  Just kidding! BTW, i think the springs turned out great. I was thrilled, actually. With new shocks, it's like driving a new van...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:04:18 -0700
  Dennis, I've already ordered the spring kit from busdepot, so hopefully they are ok - I recall your recommendation on the shoes and cylinders...
• Re: Vanagon Springs (was Vanagon questions)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 May 1997 02:33:51 EDT
  ...Do these springs improve the performance (i.e. stiffer ride) as well as lower??? I am very interested if that's the case! Having...
• Re: rear inner tire wear - weak spring fix - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 22:04:16 -0400
  ...rear inner tire wear - weak spring fix - 87 westy hello all My 87 westy is experiencing excessive rear tire wear on the insides of...
• Re: H&R springs for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 22:41:02 EDT
  The springs are not really designed for the added weight that is present with the Westy. They will work on a Westy or Syncro...
• Re: Air lift best rear spring bags
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 08:48:09 -0400
  ...https://www.airliftcompany.com/products/air-springs/air-lift-1000/ On Mon, Sep 7, 2015 at 7:40 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net...
• slider door power lock 86-91
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:43:39 -0700
  ...The slider door lock on the inside seemed to be spring loaded and would stay unlocked until you lock it. Are they spring loaded...
• Springs Springs
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 20:11:06 +0100
  I was looking for some heavy duty springs for my syncro (fronts and rears )....it sounds like the ones from Fast Forward may be...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 12:05:47 -0700
  ...Why does pre-loading the spring not change the "spring rate." I think it does....it is a minor adjustment of spring-rate, isn...
• Re: loose shoelace-Or Rear Coil Springs Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 15:55:35 -0700
  ...the real, best-handling repair is shorter front springs. 85 GL front springs are ideal. Sits dead level then. 84 GL front springs are...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:38:02 -0500
  ...a spring clamp pliers designed specifically for band-type clamps, they will never jump out of the tool. Using *anything* else, including spring clamp...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:26:05 +1300
  Heavy-duty (sport) springs certainly will stiffen the ride. However in an underdamped vehicle they will cause rebound at the end of their travel...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 18:25:13 -0700
  ...Where do you put them in and >> what do you use? I am assuming that it is above the spring cap and the >> piece...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...Items new since 1999 part and approx cost - labor my own Front wheel bearings and seals-Spring 1999-$51 Front brake rotors-Spring 1999...
• Re: Dual Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:45:13 -0400
  ...They have the double spring configuration. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio...
• Carat rear springs and bearings
  Historical mailing list - E&M
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:13:00 -0800
  ...I realize I need to investigate further but now, I also need to do rear springs so...does anyone know a source for Carat...
• Re: [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 16:22:47 -0500
  ...Looking for data from Steves satisfied customers >(of which I am one) will result in a confusion of data >from old springs, new springs...
• Re: Link to rear spring height modification page?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:49:05 -0400
  On Wed, 1 Oct 2003, Shawn Wright wrote: > I recall a recent post and web link to a rear spring height modification trick, > which...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:58:17 -0800
  ...The "Schwenk" > spring, the "Seikel" springs and the "Fast Forward" springs. Hmmm... biased > don't you think Steve when my springs are basically the...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 18:19:25 -0700
  ...I plan to reuse all the spring clamps and even saved all the spring clamps from my Jetta engine. Irony (proof?): the one clamp...
• Re: Failed Inspection- questions on rust and ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 May 2011 10:42:50 -0400
  The centering pins (locaters) are needed to keep the springs in place. Can be quite exiting when they fly out and hit the car...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:53:15 -0800
  cool, send me a link showing a true spring clamp pliers please. I'll check with my FLAPS next time .. or a snap-on...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [SyncroSafari] Custom Syncro Springs, Rear
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 07:35:23 -0800
  I'm talking to the guys at Air Spring. They might give us a set free for testing. I'll keep you posted. Peter...
• Re: coil over springs for busses with sagging rear ends?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Dec 1995 13:55:45 -0500
  can't you adjust the splines on the rear torsion bars. It looks easy in the manual, but coil springs may be easier
• Coil Spring availability/cost?
  Historical mailing list - Dale
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 11:23:18 -0600
  Anyone, or Coby, have a price on a new or used coil spring? How hard would it be to find a used one? Thanks...
• Re: Hotsprings and Swimming holes...
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:14:21 -0700
  For hot springs, go to http://www.soak.net It don't get much better! Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR (where there's a...
• Re: Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 17:07:18 -0800
  ...New front springs... Waiting in the wings for the answers since I need to get the front end of my '90 Westy back up...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:26:02 -0700
  no spring compressor needed on a 2WD vanagon. you'll need a some small jack to control how far down the rear trailing arm...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:15:16 -0500
  ...I didn’t realize he did non-syncro springs. Stock (non Carat) springs are $330 so in the ballpark. I do have the typical...