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• Alignment specialist in L.A?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 11:49:47 -0800
  ...The suspension is kaput and will need plenty of work including: tires, shocks, springs and bushings. Has anyone found a reliable alignment specialist in...
• Re: Greaseable Sway bar Bushing Brand and part number...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 May 2004 22:34:32 -0700
  ...Energy Suspension www.energysespension.com 25 mm 9.5161 1" front 22 mm 9.5158 7/8" rear
• Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 12:56:31 -0700
  ...m looking for a totally rust-free, unmolested Syncro Westy body/suspension, drivetrain-interior-exterior parts unnecessary as I'll be customizing every part...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:10:03 -0600
  Bushings,balljoints rod ends all good? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Aug 27, 2012 7:49 PM, "brett rueff" <rueffy@hotmail.com...
• Rim recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:45:05 -0700
  ...Stock suspension and a stock 1.9L with stock 4 speed trans 50% street/50% unpaved back road driving with moderate loads. Very little...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:49:24 +0000
  ...One thing for sure, this job I'll have done at a suspension shop followed up by alignment. Luckily I have a couple local...
• Re: suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:51:44 -0600
  ...Pearson <aarondpearson@HOTMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: suspension newbie - shock dismounted >Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:37:15 -0600...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 17:40:03 EST
  ...UBJ is what connects the upper suspension wishbone to the hub carrier. You need the allen wrench that fits the two bolts that mount...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 25 May 2011 17:55:50 -0700
  "Giant tension rod in the front suspension"? Speaking as a person who knows bupkis about suspension parts, could someone point to out the aforementioned...
• Re: Wash.DC(G.Dead)/Killer bus (L)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 13:59:06 -0700
  ...The engine in each of these were 4 cly diesels that mounted to the front suspension. The suspension and the engine were removed as...
• Re: [Syncro] RE: air suspension group purchase - status
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 11:59:15 -0800
  ...air suspension group purchase > > > Hi all, > > I'm organizing a group purchase for air suspension kits by > Air Lift. There has been quite a...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 22:41:06 -0500
  ...is, is there anything that can be done to tune the suspension to > > compensate for all of those cabinets, the stove, sink, fridge, water...
• Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:51:54 -0400
  Greetings all, In my continuing suspension rebuild, I want to include replacing old shocks with some little used Bilsteins I bought from a fellow...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:14:30 -0400
  ...Ammonia, hydrogen, water at ~350 psi. ?Sodium chromate? in suspension for anticorrosion; this is the stuff that gets caked on the boiler if you...
• Re: Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:11:23 -0500
  ...http://www.bostig.com/bostig-official-calendar/244-auto-sales-suspension
• sagging rear suspension
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 09:51:43 -0800 (PST)
  Dear list, someone suggested recently a couple of coil spring adjusters as a cheap fix for the "sagging rear end" syndrome. Is that a...
• Re: Syncro Shock Preload
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 12:00:27 -0600
  ...Some of us would like to improve our suspensions but don't have the patience or perserverance to get it done. We all appreciate...
• Re: Bus Depot Sale
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 12:33:14 -0800
  I ordered a bunch of suspension parts and some other miscellaneous stuff. Only three things not available. Good deal, I hope. Mike > From: "Anderson...
• Re: Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:00:38 -0700
  "Who cares about wheels that look good and clear all your suspension components but fail in the handling department? Isn't that why most...
• Subie - low clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Olson
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:48:13 -0600
  ...Is there any suspension adjustment to compensate or is that just not a good idea (or too expensive?). Any other drawback to consider (besides...
• Re: Reflective tinting ...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:02:25 -0600
  ...out on direct sunshine. >> It is like a one way mirror. >> Zoltan >> > Can you say pimpmobile? grin Tom B.-next step-airbag the suspension?
• Re: poor cornering - too much sway (tire update)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 08:22:31 -0500
  ...So I'm thinking it must be suspension. However, just back in April I intstalled four brand new HD Bilstein shocks on the bus...
• Gabriel Air Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 20 May 2001 11:12:02 -0500
  ...A lot of banging coming from the right rear wheel area after hyper extending the suspension when going through dips, wallows, bumps. I will...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:18:30 -0700
  ...Well, with his motor and my suspension, we'll blow your : > : doors off! : > : :
• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tries
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 20:32:33 -0700
  ...It ain't the tyres that make the difference, it's the suspension. The loaf will go places with bald street tyres @ 50psi that...
• Parting out 90 GL
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 06:14:42 -0500
  ...I have lots of trim and suspension items still for sale. Please buy with confidence! Happy holidays, Aaron Gibson
• Re: Part numbers/desription
  Historical mailing list - Doublecabguy
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 21:01:41 -0600
  ...I am looking for some of the rubber donuts and bits on the front suspension and Bently is thin in this area. Joe Kletch...
• Re: H&R Srings-Final Determination
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 13:59:10 +1300
  ...Had no problems at all on my 75 Bay with Konis set to pretty stiff (suspension otherwise stock), including rough roads. Haven't fitted...
• Re: d*mn squirrels!! Re: Mice in the Westy - moth balls
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 21:34:33 -0500
  ...Even relatively open spaces. -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new...
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 11:55:32 -0600
  ...Better to use Subaru 6 and Oettinger's gas tank and suspension bits. Might really need the ground effects parts with SVX power! One...
• Re: NEW Springs for Vgn (incl Syncro) - Lowered, Taller, & Stock
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 10:48:06 -0700
  Ron, How do taller springs give you more suspension travel? They give you less unless you do some serious and expensive work with the...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 07:49:54 -0800
  One can devise "droop-limiters" to stop the suspension from going too far. Not good, letting the internal parts extend beyond their design limits...
• Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 12:23:16 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension My bus has covered about 300,000km and is leaning to the left quite noticeably...
• Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:24:49 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension > > > My bus has covered about 300,000km and is leaning to the left quite > noticeably...
• Sway bar link breakage - are you at risk?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:26:11 -0700
  ...I took a good look at the front suspension, the good link along with its sleeve and here are my thoughts: The sway bar...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:26:05 +1300
  ...Fitting stiff dampers to softly-sprung vehicles can cause the suspension to ratchet down over stutterbumps (eg corrugations), possibly causing the suspension to compress...
• Re: limited slip rear end
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:05:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've driven many makes and models of vans and minivans (I was a mechanic) and find the suspension in my vanagon far better...
• WTB: Bilstein front shock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:45:35 -0700
  ...I decided to use it on my 84 GL w/ an 86 suspension. Now I need that missing front shock. Before I run out...
• Should 1982 bus steer straight?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 22:45:34 +0100
  ...be the most likely cause? In case it is relevant the suspension at the front of the bus is a bit lower than the...
• Re: oil changes
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 11:37:43 -0800
  ...The detergents are strong, which means the crud is always in suspension.
• Re: Mercedes Camper
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 18:40:17 +0100
  ...It doesn't have any larger wheels than the 4x2 models (195/70R15), so it is all in the suspension on this model. PerL...
• Re: Side-by-side, was: Lowering the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 04:31:39 EST
  I can't remember where I saw the ad, but I know that Bilstein makes a sport suspension kit for the vanagon. I believe...
• Re: Subie - low clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:30:45 +1200
  ...Is >there any suspension adjustment to compensate or is that just not a good >idea (or too expensive?). The sump can be modified; shorten...
• Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:29:41 -0500
  I'm planning on pulling apart the front suspension on my 81 to put new lowered springs on and replace control arm bushings. Should...
• Re: Weight Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:15:25 -0800
  ...Weight Capacity Hi Robert, I am not "using up" the bus's suspension by using it for something it was designed to do. Nor...
• Re: Repair bill reality check?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:25:57 -0700
  ...Moog Suspension Parts are a quality line that is sourced from OEMs (they're very picky about what they source out of Asia for...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Re: For Sale: Volkswagen LT35 in SoCal
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 04:13:41 +0100
  ...Otherwise, one could always remove the front suspension of the Vanagon, and cut out the floor between the front seats, and install a different...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 15:28:57 -0700
  ...by adding a spacer to loiwer the top perch), at any given point in the suspension travel, the spring will be more compressed than...
• Re: ride harshness
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:53:12 -0500
  ...There's lots of rubber in Vanagon suspension that does go south over time. Upper and lower shock mounts, F&R lower control arm...
• Re: Kingpin inclination spec for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 23:34:50 -0700
  ...Having alot of ?negative? >camber will also exponentially reduce the life of the >tire. > >CASTER: > The degree to which the front/rear suspension >upright...
• Re: vanagon recalls
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 13:59:47 -0600
  ...notice the Steering/Suspension category ... says that they had 130 complaints about 1987 vanagon campers ... because "tire loses air". excuse me!??? how, exactly, is...
• Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:23:09 +0000
  ...Is this just a case of them not keeping records that far back or is there really something different in the rear suspension?
• 71 bus question
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Wed, 17 May 1995 10:10:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...recently purchased 71 bus, I'm finding major problems (brake system, suspension) :( . The engine seems very good (now that I've put 009 distrib...
• Clunk up front when starting from dead stop
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 15:10:17 EST
  When starting from a dead stop there is a clunk which seems to be coming from the passenger front wheel/suspension area. A preliminary...
• Re: air suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:47:40 -0700
  thanks for the info peter, i already have the load assist and it works perfectly, so i can definately recommend this system to other...
• Suspension noise?
  Historical mailing list - Jesse King
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 22:23:13 -0400
  We really loaded down Shaggy (`82 Westy) for the ride to D.C. on Independence Day and he made a hell of a knocking...
• Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 19:13:04 -0400
  ...viscous coupling, differential, axles, suspension, calipers and rotors, shaft and protective shield . All for $500 or may consider selling separately. - Syncro gas tank $150...
• Suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:31:15 -0600
  A while back some wise listee reported on how much better his Vanagon rode after replacing the rubber components underneath his van. Does anyone...
• Re: Thanks for input on 14" alloy wheels and 195R14 size tires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 16:31:41 -0800
  ...that's coil springs front and rear, A-arm front suspenction ( A-arm front suspension is *still* to this day, a very good suspension...
• Re: Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:48:29 -0600
  For the whole suspension it will of course be longer but I did shocks and upper ball joints in 2.5 hours with one...