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• Re: Increasing stability beyond the tires for windy days and winding mountain roads.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 11:19:49 -0300
  ...I am currently running 205 55's on 16" rims, all suspension parts > have been replaced with new "front and rear" except the springs...
• Vanagon Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:39:29 -0700
  ...Conditioning - 2 years old from International Cooling Enterprises (I.C.E). Suspension - Lower springs and Bilsteins (1 year old) from Germany Transmission - Three years...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 14:41:03 -0400
  ...Rust Prevention, Maintenance, Fuel, Suspension, Brakes) and then accept contributions for each area. In many cases the type2.com articles could be used for...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:21:11 -0700
  ...I think the rear suspension travel on vanagons is fine, a good 5 inches... Possibly six inches. I don't find that 2WD vanagons...
• Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:20:31 -0800
  ...Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension > One "cheapie" idea would be to swap from side to side. However, with your > mileage, you're probably better...
• Re: VW vs Rolls
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 14:30:07 -0800
  ...There is available today a coil spring replacement suspension that apparently handles so well that if you use one in an autocross, they add...
• Re: Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:49:29 -0500
  ...Jim > > On Jul 21, 2020 at 6:19 PM, <David Boan (mailto:dboan@outlook.com)> wrote: > > > > Dear Van Types > > I just had some suspension...
• Re: New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 15:12:46 -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: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:54:27 -0600
  ...Suspensions work as a System...changes to one part of the system affect the rest of the parts of the system...Corner weight and...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:58:25 -0400
  ...Front spring question > > Hi folks, > > During a recent trip my suspension had a few issues. One was that the front springs sagged. The front...
• Re: Air bags
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:19:21 -0500
  ...All you need is money! http://www.airbagit.com/Air-Suspension-kits-all-4-wheels-p/fbs-vol-54-kit3.htm Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:56:21 -0700
  ...AM, Jake de Villiers < > crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > >> That what the 'suspension' is designed to do Mr Squirrel - you aren't >> hurting anything. >> > > But...
• Towing suggestions/questions for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 26 Sep 1997 11:27:31 -0400
  ...out for, other than removing the drive shafts, checking tires and suspension, etc., before starting? I am using a Ford truck (1 ton) to...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 21:12:35 -0800
  At 11:17 AM 3/8/2000 -0700, you wrote: >My 87 westy has some major squeeking noises in the front suspension area. I...
• Squeaks, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 23:14:20 -0400
  ...Bushings, ball joints, or some other mysterious suspension part? I replaced the shocks about three years ago. 2. I mangled the (once-)flexible copper...
• Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 22:03:18 -0500
  ...are speced heavier than a Vanagon in the frame rails and suspension alone, and I'm not even thinking about the engine yet) No...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:11:21 -0800
  ...I have an entire Syncro suspension at my > disposal(since it didn't sell on ebay) and was wondering what it > would take to...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:52:26 -0700
  ...A-arm front suspension is generally, a very good front suspension design , lots of fancy cars have them ... like there's generally more control...
• disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 03:03:55 EST
  ...And it seems like that bracket is welded to the body, or rather suspension, and therefore can't be unbolted or temporarily moved. If...
• Fw: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:46:16 -0400
  ...front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak) > >> I got sick of the squeaking years ago and decided I was going to try to >> figure out why...
• Front Brake Splash Plate Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 17:54:29 -0800
  ...I'm prepping and putting things together on the front end. (suspension/brakes) Were the front splash plates (guards) painted at the factory?Are...
• Last Call: Bus Rolling Chassis in Pa for $50
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 07:51:59
  ...They have good axle beams, brake parts, suspensions, etc. The '76 actually has relatively little rust all around. If anyone could use a bus...
• Tyre sizes for 6J x 15 ET45 rims
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 00:40:23 +0100
  ...so, what sort of clearance do you have between tyres and suspension etc? Don McCallum, North Wales, UK 1.6TD 1990 Syncro (nearly 110bhp...
• New shocks problem
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 01:01:58 -0700
  ...that can be done on shocks? Also, could driving in these conditions damage any other parts of the suspension ? Thanks Alain Thibault Vancouver,BC
• Re: Front Tire Noise and cupping wear pattern
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:57:49 -0800
  ...Front Tire Noise and cupping wear pattern > > Does anyone know what causes this? > > First I'd look at suspension component wear, then I'd...
• Re: Subie - low clearance?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:49:58 -0400
  ...Is >there any suspension adjustment to compensate or is that just not a good >idea (or too expensive?).
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - lower ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 14:47:12 -0700
  ...press/shop > -manually.... > > I've replaced all other parts to my suspension, including upper A-frame > bushing, myself w/o equipment so can I...
• Rear Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:05:58 -0700
  My '84 Westy's rear is starting to sag.� How difficult is it to remove and replace the rear springs and shocks?� My concern...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:27:34 -0400
  Oh yeah, the last posting I made was also about suspension parts--small world. In that posting,I suggested that that person try to...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:45:18 -0700
  ...I'm > > wondering...is > > > there a rule of thumb regarding suspension components and when it might > > be > > > wise to consider replacement of bushings, ball...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:23:29 -0700
  ...First, the rear suspension travel is pretty > pathetic, > at least on my 84 it seems to be. Didn't measure it for 'droop', but...
• Re: Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 22 May 2013 10:43:59 -0700
  ...wrote: > This weekend I'm am going to rebuild the front suspension on my 91 2wd. > I've been soaking the components in penetrating...
• Re: Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:05:49 EDT
  ...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: rear end drooping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:13:20 -0800
  ...rear end drooping "Scott Daniel - Shazam " <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> writes: > Two..........you drove or rolled the van to settle the suspension, > right ? you know...
• Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:45:13 -0700
  ...wrote: >> >> >> >>> Good plan. >>> >>> I filed it and the Magical Cast Iron Suspension in along with Cone >>> Remover, Sky Hooks, and Bag Stretchers. >>> >>> John >>> >>> >>> -Chris...
• High Top Progress
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 15:33:44 -0400
  ...It's got new brakes, new fuel system, new suspension, apparently the radiator is NLA so Rolf had to modify a later one, freshly...
• '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:19:38 -0600
  ...Are there any additional suspension/alignment changes that need to take place when I add these springs?? I'm also going ot swap the...
• '78 Bus Rolling Chassis - Very Cheap or Trade
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 Apr 1996 23:14:05
  ...Only thing left is body (rusty), sunroof, most windows, and everything underneath (suspension, good axle beam & steering box, wheels, brake components, etc.). (Trans is...
• SAAB list server????
  Historical mailing list - David M. Mayes, Ph.D.
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 08:05:40 -0700
  ...lowered suspension, = high performance engine, leather, CD. etc. Comes with two sets of mag = wheels, 8 new tires, (4 studded snows), Bra, cover, special...
• Re: Rubber meets the metal
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 07:28:44 -0700
  ...bus where they meet the metal parts, I have been experimenting. Suspension components I am talking about here, sway bars, bushings, etc. wherever rubber...
• FS: Vanagon Syncro parts, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 09:01:28 -0500
  ...if ya want it all) freeby Complete body (not crashed) with suspension, no drivetrain or shafts, $500 I am located an hour west of...
• KYB shocks suck
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 01:07:50 -0700
  ...They checked everything related to front suspension parts I am wandering if it is possible to have two OEM shocks on the front and...
• MVMA or other specs for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 11:40:49 -0700
  ...The copmlete MVMA's have interesting info like engine weight, detailed suspension info with spring rates, full info on wheels, etc. Thanks. Chris ________________________________________________ PeoplePC...
• Re: "H & R" lowering spring kit
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 19:58:30 +0900
  ...The suspension site has a > list of all H+R products, also the german TUV-certificate for > the vanagon springs. The product number is...
• Re: VW Dasher Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 May 2003 20:58:20 +1200
  >Andrew, >What's IRS and LT? IRS is independent rear suspension. Swingaxle is independent if the springs allow independent movement of each wheel, as...
• Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 15:17:43 -0700
  ...Conditioning - 2 years old from International Cooling Enterprises (I.C.E). Suspension - Lower springs and Bilsteins (1 year old) from Germany Transmission - Three years...
• Re: Another free satellite radio offer, Balt Sun article
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:25:08 -0500
  ...Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new to me 8/01...
• Hillbilly/red necking my westy!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 10 May 2012 16:03:04 -0600
  Hi Volks!! I just started tearing apart Velmas front suspension for all new balljoints,tie rods and powerflex bushings. Sadly with the shack that...
• Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:07:19 -0400
  ...I assume that they are from the age of the rubber components that abound in the front suspension. Is there any sort of lubricant...
• Re: vanagon sizes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:59:43 -0700
  ...the same for both T2 and T3 westys, but the Syncro suspension adds about 3cm? Maybe 5cm? The following I'm more sure about...
• Re: Ball Joints Replacement Question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:32:20 -0700
  ...Westfalia because he said that there was "considerable" play in the suspension caused by the worn bj. Is is advisable to replace all ball...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:45:49 -0700
  ...A couple months ago I did a ton of front suspension work on the Westy. It drives and handles much better, but now I...
• Re: Subie swap
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 7 May 2018 09:56:47 -0600
  ...t even discuss any other Vanagon Related Stuff > Tires, Wheels, Axles, Tranys, Suspension or Any Body or Frame Stuff is Off Topic ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:01:49 -0400
  ...westy outfitted with bigger front disc and rear disc > brakes assuming suspension is in The Vanagon in standard trim is rated to tow a...
• Re: What is this part called?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:45:45 -0600
  ...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: More Big Buses (funny cargo)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 07 Dec 1996 16:44:06 -0400
  ...Anybody else find this true, too? My singlecab was so >stiff in the suspension that it would only really handle well with about >a...
• diesel van in CO junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:29:27 -0600
  ...As of Tuesday afternoon, it still had front seats (kinda chewed), rear bench, suspension & wheels, nice front bumper, all doors, nice dashboard, master cylinder...
• Re: Lower your westy! FS Wolfsburg shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:19:35 -0600
  ...My '85 Westie's high suspension saved me on more than one occasion. I can drive over curbs at the drive through or concrete...
• Re: saggy westfalia butt
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:01:27 -0500
  ...rear than the front, to allow weight transfer to the front suspension/brakes > under braking. Also, the weight of the driver and passenger is...
• Re: What size tire for 16" rim?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 27 May 2007 11:27:45 -0400
  ...Equal to an engine conversion, suspension wise. Opens up a whole new world of tire choices of appropriately rated tires. I have 215/60...