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• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:21:59 +1000
  ...Some ride height and suspension observations.. Don, you might find it very educational to weigh your van on the nearest highway scale, front first...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:12:04 -0400
  ...Vanagons ride like a truck > compared with the later, cast iron suspension Vanagons. I said that later > Vanagons rode like Cadillacs. Flywheel? who cares...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:03:57 -0800
  ...but I've thought about doing it too........putting in Syncro suspension but running 2WD. As you say, there will be no speedometer unless...
• Re: Noisy suspension: seeking advice
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:53:26 -0700
  ...BenT Sent from my HD shocks On Nov 4, 2010, at 4:42 PM, Michael Hart <mjhart853@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Suspension seems to have...
• Rust preventing: undercoating?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:18:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This is especially visible on the rear suspension swing arm. The undercoating has worn off and the paint underneath is also being abraided away...
• Re: front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Yvonne Reineke
  Thu, 04 Jul 1996 12:38:33 +1200
  Christian, I tried the remove the front torsion leaves and turn them around to increase ground clearance procedure on my high milage '67. I...
• Choosing a VW mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 20:40:49 -0000
  ...only the annual service but also fault finding and things like clutch, steering/suspension stuff, starting stuff etc. Lionel Tun lionel@dircon.co.uk
• 84 Vanagon: $200 (was: I love VWS)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 01:16:15 EDT
  ...a radio and tape player, Needs alot of engine work, Overhaul > Suspension work Etc Etc > 200$ or less I'll forward this to the...
• Re: Question re wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:44:52 -0800
  ...It's in the Suspension and Wheels Section. -Otmar- 82/86 Stretch Vanagon Westfalia Syncro GTI. "Power of two" http://www.evcl.com/vw...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:15:30 -0800
  ...If your front suspension creaks and groans, suspect the upper swing arm bushings first. On the positive side, it's actually pretty easy to...
• Re: 85 misses when wet
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:08:46 -0400
  ...Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 13:00:32 -0600
  ...For the record, I did have some of the front suspension > bushings replaced, but not this one. > > I assume that means that this should...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 11:12:20 -0700
  ...writes: > A couple months ago I did a ton of front suspension > work on the Westy. It drives and handles much better, > but now...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:09:50 -0700
  ...Suspension drop? Oh yeah , the vanagon has suspension travel I’ve heard. Meagre. I’m not bothered at all at any extension loss with...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:28:45 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Apr 25, 2020, at 4:45 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > The suspension drop is limited by the length of...
• Advise me on a radiator change...
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:57:22 +0000
  There is not much I have not done on five different Vanagon over the years, ranging from Waterboxer and diesel rebuilds to complete suspension...
• Re: CV joint bolt lock washers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 13 Jun 2017 23:40:15 -0600
  Maybe got the Bolts from the wrong supplier ~ http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/drivetrain-parts/cv-joints,-boots,-etc/cv-bolt-and...
• front spring code question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 May 2012 17:32:42 -0700
  ...90 wiki (http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Steering_and_Suspension_springs), I haven't found a match. Anyone come across that spring...
• Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:43:27 -0400
  ...favourite rides where I have been known to (ahem) test the suspension. Currently running KYBs, that were seemingly installed forever ago, 270 something miles...
• Front suspension geometry problem -. 1983 Vanagon and 40/40 lowering kit
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:02:28 +0200
  Hi, I am wasting my tyres faster than I can change underwear. I got a 40/40 lowering kit from Germany - good stuff. But...
• Re: Ques: squeak under passenger seat.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 16:49:25 PDT
  ...the "box" under the seat. > And within that "box" is the suspension bushings... Shawn Wright (VWnut@smus.bc.ca) '88 Westy (336k) '85 Jetta...
• Sliding noise?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 01:56:45 -0800
  ...Sound comes from under the floor somewhere between the front suspension and the rear seat. Could this be something in the gas heater moving...
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:54:40 +0200
  Another point to remember is that the geometry of the suspension will change. This should not have much of an effect on the back...
• Re: T****a Vanagon? Was: Re: BusDepot Fuel Tank,have you installed one?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 10 May 2000 22:59:03 -0600
  ...doing, but with the Legacy 2.2L and Syncro drive train/suspension. The SVX engine is a bit hard to come by, pricey when...
• Subject: suspension lowering kit (Boge)
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Fri, 11 May 2001 17:33:43 -0400
  Hello , I just finish install last week boge spring kit from Bus depot. And alloys wheels wolfburg with Good Year Cargo G26 (205 -65...
• Re: scissor jack under control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:05:24 +0000
  ...Seems like part of the problem is that you have to raise the > > body so high in order to extend the suspension far enough...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:37:33 -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: Stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:51:51 -0700
  ...Take your spare car jack, and jack-up the lower > control arm to compress the suspension a bit. This will enable the threaded > end...
• Re: air suspension group purchase - status
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:02:32 -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: Front end workout-saved my Westy and our lives
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:26:45 -0400
  ...I can only attribute this to the suspension that was recently replaced and properly adjusted (front struts). I was overcome with relief and anger...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:24:26 -0700
  ...about time to begin replacing the > wear items on the front suspension. I've never worked on this part of the > van before and...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:13 -0400
  ...http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/upper-control-arm-bushings.html John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix Stock 2.1 250K miles...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:42:06 -0500
  ...One design consideration is suspension drop. As tires need to fall into pot holes, ruts, etc. the suspension has to allow the wheel to...
• Valve-timing-by-wire
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 14:09:46 -0500
  ...engines were using this two decades ago (along with computer controlled suspension). Anyway, the inference in the article is that that such a head...
• Re: Subie swap
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 7 May 2018 09:46:39 -0600
  ...Can't even discuss any other Vanagon Related Stuff > Tires, Wheels, Axles, Tranys, Suspension & Any Body or Frame Stuff is Off Topic ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:32:07 -0700
  ...Where do indeed to add sound deadening (and what type/brand) material to limit the noise transmitted to the body by the suspension? Is...
• Re: Lowering Busses, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 12:35:22 +0200
  ...Basically, you "wind" the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Email me for details.>> The only things is that the Vanagon has coilsprings instead...
• Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:39:33 +0200
  ...only were the rear trailing arms different but the big > front suspension piece that holds the front wheel bearings is also > different. This is...
• Re: Off-Road
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:09:51 +1300
  I suspect the Vanagon's poor offroadability may be in part due to its short-travel coil-spring suspension, in addition to its extra...
• Re: VW Mini-Home from MI
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:13:55 -0500
  ...intot he frame/structure I'm skeptical about a Thing's suspension being able to carry all that weight, plus whatever camping gear you...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension and P ogo-sticks
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 20:30:16 -0700
  ...25 years of setting up suspension on off-road motorcycles has taught me a couple of things about suspension, though...I'm not just...
• Re: Road trip
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:49:54 -0500
  ...nbsp;making sure your&nbsp;suspension works well&nbsp;before heading out.&nbsp; It was the superior suspension, along with the work done on...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:01:34 -0600
  ...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: T3 Anti sway bar
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:09:44 -0600
  ...My 91 passenger 2WD is sporting the 19mmbar and with the 17 inch tires, Bilstein shocks, some T3 suspension pieces and older Syncro.Org...
• Re: T3 Anti sway bar
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:53:15 -0600
  ...My 91 passenger 2WD is sporting the 19mmbar and with the 17 inch tires, Bilstein shocks, some T3 suspension pieces and older Syncro.Org...
• FOR SALE: 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro (4x4)
  Historical mailing list - James Mc
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:01:34 -1000
  ...51K miles on transmission (rebuilt by VW) * 16K miles on overhauled suspension - raised 2 inches * 15-inch South African alloy wheels (with additional spare...
• Re: What is this part called?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:16:25 -0700
  ...forgive my ignorance as I haven't done a lot of suspension stuff > yet. > > So having said that please tell me what the heck...
• RE: Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 22 Mar 96 11:59:28 EST
  When I replaced my upper bushings to fix a similar squeek, I didn't see, hear, or feel anything to indicate that the problem...
• Re: "H & R" lowering spring kit
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:01:03 -0500
  ...http://www.hrsprings.com/fcgi- bin/query.fcgi/site/scripts/suspensionquery.cfg Or just cut and paste the URL below (the WHOLE URL)into...
• Front End
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:09:34 -0700
  ...The upper control arm bushing in my 82 has been replaced, but I still get that old creaking noise as the suspension moves. Next...
• Re: VW Paris Dakar
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 13:21:14 +1300
  ...The VW version is probably better offroad, with its softer suspension. Of course the Tuareg/Cayenne is full-time 4WD. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
• FREE 1984 Vanagon (body shell only) in Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:20:15 -0700
  ...Nothing much is left, (no doors, no powertrain, no dash, no gas tank, no front suspension/steering) but before it goes "to the crusher...
• Re: New Springs for the van
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 07:01:06 -0700
  ...The specs I listed (suspension travel increased by approx 3/4"; ground clearance increased by approx 2") are taken directly from their literature, except...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:47:39 -0500
  Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > Those squeak, but they don't twang. > I suspect the Strut Rod bushings not being in place...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:05:02 -0700
  ...Delrin AF is what we used to keep the suspension on racecars for moving in unexpected directions. It's been twenty years since I...
• Tires... Difference between LT and Passenger
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 12:02:31 -0500
  ...Lowered higher rate springs, Bilstein Sports, and plastic suspension bushings...and much lower tire pressures. It rides much better over the rough stuff. Could...
• Re: Need advice on buying a shop press
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:39:53 EDT
  ...Not wanting to add the cost of a new press to the project, I regrouped and took the work to an old suspension shop...
• Wanted: 1985-or-later front stubaxles anyone in LA area?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 01:22:23 +1300
  ...What I need is the complete stubaxle unit (colloqially nicknamed "knucke", "upright" etc) ie the front suspension item which the wheelbearings run on, the...
• Re: Front end clunks at low speed.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 07:59:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I guess they get a big pry bar and horse the front suspension around and try to find what is clunking. A big help...
• squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kazman
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:19:07 -0700
  Hi all, The front end suspension on wy '81 westy squeaks terribly when driving around. I tried to spray some silicon lubricant on the...