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• Re: correct link Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 01:45:43 -0500
  Is there anyone who lives near Longview, WA who can check this kit out? I've contacted the guy who makes these air suspension...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:55:35 -0400
  ...Edward At 12:54 PM 10/18/2008, Roger Sisler wrote: >Sorry, cast iron front suspension has just left the building. It was sold...
• Re: Front Suspension Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:50:59 -0500
  ...The front suspension is making > a rattling noise when I go small bumps. The last I had a rattle in my front suspension of...
• Re: Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:51:26 +0000
  ...It is safe to ignore it for a while. (which is what I've done.) Haven't noticed any extra "play" in the suspension...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:32:18 -0400
  ...Vanagon suspension systems aren't so weird that a competent front end mechanic can't do a good job. If in doubt, read your...
• '91 Vanagon Front Suspension Noise
  Historical mailing list - Gary Cannell
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 16:46:50 EST
  I have about 230K miles on my '91 and have recently developed a thumping noise in the front end suspension. I recently, within the...
• Re: Suspension parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:46:28 +1300
  I have found two guaranteed sources of front suspension parts. One is a South African exlistee. The other is the owner of the company...
• Re: strange front suspension noises...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:47:48 -0400
  ...strange front suspension noises... > HI all... > I have some strange front right suspension noises. Here's the > description:Every once and a while, when...
• Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 21:00:33 -0000
  ...The rear suspension squeaks whenever it goes up and down especially at low speed over speed bumps. Could it be the shock absorbers? What...
• Re: Hey, isn't this a Volkswagen?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:54:27 -0700
  ...no wonder that load shifted to the rear and then put the entire weight on the rear suspension. (former suspension that is) jimt On...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:41:01 -0400
  On Thu, 16 Oct 2003, Todd Last wrote: > 9.) Hydralic suspension (a la Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you > to drop the...
• Radius arm (strut bar)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:39:47 -0800
  ...This is regarding the older style front suspension. How does one remove the strut bar from the lower control arm? The nuts are off...
• 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
  Fred, I really appreciate your feedback and knowledge re my suspension musings. I wanted to ask you a couple of things re your earlier...
• Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 06:18:00 EST
  ...http://www.suspension.com/airliftvw.htm Chuck
• Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:19 -0800
  ...http://www.suspension.com/airliftvw.htm Chuck
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:19:55 -0500
  >My 87 westy has some major squeeking noises in the front suspension area. I >believe it may be time for new shocks. I had...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:13:49 -0400
  ...What is interesting to me is that the front suspension has been fully documented and sussed out with respect to wheels, tires, and the...
• Air Suspension Meeting confirmed
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:41:04 -0700
  ...The bug with the full air suspension will not be on display due to clutch problems. Instead Jason will bring brochures and a video...
• Rear Suspension Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 17:33:41 -0700
  ...I think I've narrowed it down to the rubber suspension busheson the spring plate covering the torsion bar. Question...Can I remove the...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:59:12 -0700
  ...Schwenk wrote: > > If the cv's are designed to function at any angle within the range of the travel of the > suspension, how would...
• Front brake/suspension question?
  Historical mailing list - Arlen Kerbaugh
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 02:08:37 -0700
  ...is there a difference between the front brakes and/or suspension of the 1985 and the 1987 2wd GL's? The reason I'm...
• Re: Car talk mention of suspension squeak product
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:05:56 -0700
  ...Car talk mention of suspension squeak product > > I heard those guys mention a spray product for stopping squeaky bushings > in > suspensions. I believe the...
• Re: Front suspension bushing overhaul plus
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Nov 2015 11:30:13 -0500
  ...Front suspension bushing overhaul plus Thanks to all who provided great advice and parts for my suspension project. I installed a complete set of...
• Re: Suspension Modifications - 86 thru 91
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 10:38:26 -0800
  > Does anyone know if the factory modified/changed the front or rear > suspension on Westy's from 86 thru 91 (2WD)? I'm trying...
• rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:18:13 -0700
  With 187K on my '87 syncro I figure it's about time to begin replacing the wear items on the front suspension. I've...
• Re: NEW Springs for Vgn (incl Syncro) - Lowered, Taller, & Stock
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 12:39:02 -0600
  ...They do increase the distance of suspension compression, but do this at the expense of the original extension, which can cause the suspension "topping...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:23:37 -0500
  Speaking of suspension work, that's not too bad for the do-it-yourselfer either. The Haynes manual has some good instructions on ball...
• 14" vs 16" Syncro suspensions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:24:57 -0700
  From what I can tell the suspension differences between the 14" and 16" syncros are few. It seems that there is only a suspension...
• Re: correct link Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 02:47:04 -0500
  ...The item that Chris posted is a $1250 airbag suspension systems which replace your springs and shocks with a fully height adjustable suspension. It...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: NVC - 59 Landrover with Citroen DS suspension
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:29:51 -0600
  ...NVC - 59 Landrover with Citroen DS > suspension > > q6tEcmF0ISBQaHJ5ZGF5ZSBmbGV3IHBhc3QgbWUgd2l0aG91dCBwb3N0aW5nIHRoaXMuIE > FjaCEg > QmV0dGVyIGxhdGUgdGhhbg0KbmV2ZXIuu7sNCg0KQnkgbm93LCBsYXRlIGlzIGxhdGUgaW > 4gYW55 > IHRpbWUgem9uZS4gIFRob3NlIHdobyB3b3VsZCBlbmpveSB0aGlzIHNvcnQgb2Ygc3R1Zm > YgY2Fu > IHN0aWxsIGVuam95IGFzIHdlbGwgTkVYVCBGcmlkYXkgd2hlbiB0aG9zZSB3aG8gZG9uJ3 > QgZW5q > b3kgRnJ5ZGF5ZSBGb2xsaWVzIGhhdmUgdG8gYmUgc2xpZ2h0bHkgbW9yZSB0b2xlcmFudC > 4gPSkN > Cg0KDQpSZWdhcmRzLA0KDQpCZW5UDQoNCg0KDQpTZW50IHZpYSBCZW5UYmVycnkgYnkgQm > VuVE5U
• '85 Westy suspension height
  Historical mailing list - B & P
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 19:53:09 -0600
  ...I was wondering if anyone knows what the suspension height should be - either from the ground to the fender lip or from stop to...
• Suspension-2nd try
  Historical mailing list - Michael Norden
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 08:08:11 -0800
  Hi, On Friday I asked, but got no response to the paragraph below on suspension. Thought I would try again. The Dblcab is already...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:32 -0400
  ...That's the suspension's job of course, but you've definitely given it a lot more work (in the sense of energy conversion...
• broke my suspension!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:16:18 -0400
  Well, I wound up with a broken suspension. The connection rod for the sway bar broke down near the nut. Fairly common from what...
• squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:06:05 -0700
  All, My '87 GL's front suspension sounds like Mickey Mouse. Any time there's motion in the suspension it's, "squeak, squeak, squeak...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:45:03 -0800
  No comment on the suspension, but those SS bolts he sells are a rare item indeed. I tried replacing some of mine last year...
• Re: subject Re: Suspension squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:16:02 -0800
  ...So any suspension travel and it makes its sounds. Mike On 11/30/08 5:33 PM, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 18:49:18 -0700
  If the cv's are designed to function at any angle within the range of the travel of the suspension, how would the 1...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:16:06 -0700
  ...Magical cast iron suspension? > > > Ummm, what about ductile cast iron? >> >> You must be thinking of white or gray iron. Those are low >> strength/ductility...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 08:44:55 -0800
  I own an '84, and while i really like the way it handles (original suspension, still all tight and squeak free), i am curious...
• Re: Lower your westy! FS Wolfsburg shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 15:43:27 -0600
  ...if yours is lower, > then > its because of worn suspension parts. the only vans that were lowered > were the > 87 up carat/wolfsburg Ah...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:09:17 -0500
  ...was given the "brush off." >They don't want to do suspension work on my Vanagon because they say >they have no idea where...
• Re: 1984 Westy Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:45:50 -0700
  ...1984 Westy Suspension > To: "Matthew" <mpteleski@yahoo.com> > Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > Date: Monday, April 21, 2008, 7:09 AM > DO NOT put...
• Suspension squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:02:48 -0800
  Vanners, My '87 syncro suspension has always made noise but on an 800 mile trip over thanksgiving it started getting louder and continuouser [yes...
• Re: Robert Ueltzen Harsh suspension
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Feb 2015 17:28:22 -0600
  ...Robert Ueltzen > I am curious if you have solved your suspension problem. My westy rides the same--minor washboard dirt roads are impossible, and...
• Re: king and link pins (was Grendel)
  Historical mailing list
  2 Oct 95 24:21
  > Also, this is going to sound like a silly question, but what is the > difference between link ping and king pin suspensions? Or is...
• Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:56:46 -0700
  Casey, I didn't want to change the IRS suspension. With the engine gone, there is a nice open space between the wheels. I...
• Rear suspension limiting straps
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 21:09:06 -0700
  ...The Syncro Single Cab that I imported from Germany will under go some radical suspension mods as time permits. Project goals include: - 32" tall...
• Re: [T2] [Friday] Fastest bus ever
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 22:36:12 -0500
  That's because they didn't, That bus used a heavily modified vanagon suspension. On 9-Dec-06, at 7:57 PM, MyGroups wrote...
• Re: Suspension squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:33:50 -0800
  squeaks on bumps, right ? like you can jump up and down on the front bumper some and make it squeak in the front suspension...
• Aftermarket suspension parts..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 May 2007 20:08:35 -0700
  Interesting subject, suspension mods..A lot more complicated than you might think. Suspensions work as a whole system. Adding just one new piece, without...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:10:20 -0400
  ...http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/vanagon-suspension/front-suspension-parts/hardware/stainless-steel-endlink-hardware-kit.html On Mon, Jul 17, 2017...
• Re: !non-vanagon content : poll: would you buy a new beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 11:33:37 +1200
  ...The US/Canadians gets softer suspension/damping than the rest of the world. Even with the stiffer nonUS suspension, road tests slag the Golf...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:18:50 -0400
  I seriously doubt that VW would make a heavy vehicle major suspension component out of a weak, brittle cast iron. Who says it's...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 13:13:18 -0700
  ...The westfalia (and all vanagons) suspension could, in my view, be significantly improved by balancing it left-to-right and front-to-rear, and...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:37:49 -0700
  ...Racing cars are very light and have very diffrent suspension design ignoring ride quality as you correctly stated. In Vanagon suspension load is heavy...
• Re: Front Suspension Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:23:58 -0800
  ...The front suspension is making > > a rattling noise when I go small bumps. The front suspension has > > always made loud thumping noises when I...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:34:18 -0600
  Im done with my suspension other than a possible shock change,I have my tranny getting upgraded now and engine soon to come then...
• Re: My Sway bar thoughts and Rear sway bars- Source: $119 kit F or R
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:23:24 EST
  I am only reporting what I have read and heard about changing the suspension setup to increase the performance of suspensions. The key is...
• suspension lowering kit (Boge)
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Ufer
  Fri, 11 May 2001 08:40:13 -0400
  I am contemplating to install a Boge suspension lowering kit on a '85 Westfalia to improve handling. I am not talking about lowering all...