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• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:37:17 -0500
  Mark? Anyone? Will chains fit a stock vehicle with 215/75/15s? Interesting thread about that size tire when Larry Chase put some on...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:51:49 -0700
  ...Anyhow.... > > So here's the thing: > > Check out your rear trailing arms. > > I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a...
• Re: Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 08:03:57 -0500
  ...For those that do not know what the difference > is between the 14" Syncro and 16" Syncro trailing arms - the 16" Syncro > trailing arm...
• Re: Saving Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:33:43 EDT
  ...much to say, 1 full week of work, 4000$ > > > Ben, spray those rear trailing arms black!! they've got white overspray on them! :<) chris
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:19:10 -0700
  > Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? That does ring a bell. I guess it's not rocket surgery but getting the...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:08:24 -0700
  How about boxed aluminum trailing arms, like they use on Baja-type rails and buggies? On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 3:13 PM...
• Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 21:30:02 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms > I would be up to the task, having 20 plus years experience in all sorts of...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 20:00:32 -0700
  ...I did get the trailing arms off, and since a couple bolts of the > bushings had to be sawed off, replacing the bushings seems...
• Re: Rear trailing arm/wheel hubs/bearing housing same for all years?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:09:29 -0800
  ...rear trailing arms, wheel hubs and bearing housings the same > > for an 81 and 85 Vanagon? > > > > Neil, > Yes to all three. The trailing arm...
• Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms - PICTURES ANYONE???
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:03:19 EST
  ...They manufacture longer and wider arms for Type 1's. There's a number of other companies producing something similar. Look in any recent...
• Re: vanagon rear suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 09:00:16 PDT
  ...Basically, you "wind" >> the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Email me for details. >Vanagon rear suspension does not have the same trailing arm...
• Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:47:27 -0500
  ...that includes new brake lines, new bearings, and new poly bushings on the rear trailing arms. How have others managed the torque issue? Jim
• Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 12:38:58 -0800
  ...Our knowledge of the issue of special rear trailing arms has > progressed to the point that I think we now know what needs to...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:20:52 -0700
  ...Anyhow.... > > So here's the thing: > > Check out your rear trailing arms. > > I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a...
• Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Sun, 12 May 1996 13:07:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...then get some 71 trailing arms with all of the disk brake stuff on it. machine down the inner bearing rid on the arms...
• Spring Perch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:34:39 +0000
  ...In an example of not knowing where to stop, I decided to pull the trailing arms on both sides and rebuild them. Along the...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:14:13 -0700
  ...Anyhow.... >> >> So here's the thing: >> >> Check out your rear trailing arms. >> >> I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 15:33:07 -0800
  ...Thinking further, I'm sure I've seen threads on thesamba showing fairly rusted out trailing arms that were repaired and put back into...
• Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:44:04 -0700
  On 7/12/07, Tom Sinclair <neeemo@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Ben, > > I hear I can join if I have Syncro 16" trailing arms. > Is...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:49:39 -0700
  ...Anyhow.... > > So here's the thing: > > Check out your rear trailing arms. > > I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:04:44 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > Put me down for 5 sets of the 16" trailing arms and front outer CVs to > match. > Group buy? > Vendors? > Lets move...
• Re: Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:21:58 -0700
  Derek, If this is all that needs to be done, just about any machine shop can do it. What else needs to be done...
• Re: VAG Internal Instructions Underbody Wax and Preservation
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:43:06 -0400
  ...wax preservation for the Vanagon rear trailing arms (and > pre-mid-88 syncro front lower control arms), but it does not show the > Vanagon...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:33:24 -0700
  I do recite those mantras, often, believe me :-) And I have a pair of used trailing arms to refurbish. Oily dirty and with bushings...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:25:47 -0700
  ...Anyhow.... >> >> So here's the thing: >> >> Check out your rear trailing arms. >> >> I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a...
• Re: Syncro Puch badges for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 00:02:54 -0400
  ...Of course, I'm also impressed with the prices ($1000 for the 16" trailing arms!) I never did get those terminal housings and connectors...
• Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:13:07 -0400
  Here's another one for the collective wisdom (thanks for all the help with removing my trailing arms--the Sawzall made short work of...
• Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 18:46:40 -0800
  ...I was looking at the trailing arms in detail. It's wouldn't take much to make new tubular ones to provide extra clearance...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:39:13 -0700
  ...Anyhow.... >> >> So here's the thing: >> >> Check out your rear trailing arms. >> >> I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:17:03 -0700
  ...posting a few pics of the trailing arm chore I did last month. I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. Seems...
• So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 22 May 2011 20:17:02 -0400
  ...I used Powerflex bushes (thanks Chris (Loogy on theSamba) ) on the upper control and the rear trailing arms. First impressions: SWEET!!! John Meeks '91...
• Removing Trailing Arm Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:26:41 -0700
  ...This is important to know for installing the replacement trailing arms. You might plan on putting in new bushings. If the replacements are also...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:09:02 -0400
  Be sure to check the top of the trailing arms, where the springs contact.... These rust out pretty quickly, so if you have holes...
• FS: 2.1L ECU and Suspension parts...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:55:11 EDT
  ...mounts- front rotor backing plates front lower control arms upper wishbone arms rear trailing arms rear axle hubs rear hubs rear backing plates Make...
• Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 22:32:05 -0800
  ...At 20:56 11/1/98 -0800, Malcolm Holser wrote: >I understand that the 16"er option had longer rear trailing arms to overcome...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 13:41:38 -0700
  ...Anyhow.... >>> >>> So here's the thing: >>> >>> Check out your rear trailing arms. >>> >>> I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a...
• CONTINUING TRAILING ARM SAGA...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 11 May 2002 17:50:55 EDT
  What a trip ! I tried everything to get the outside bolts, on the trailing arms out! I jiggled, wriggled, shook it, hammered it, heated...
• Rear Sway bar hardware.........anyone installed a factory rear ba r...I am looking for mounting hardware....links
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 23:13:03 -0500
  ...too......I just need the links that connect the bars to the rear trailing arms Malibu Tony 85' Westy..........1.9L 5 degrees BTDC
• [Syncro] 16" wheels and XCL tires for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:07:53 -0800
  ...these tires will NOT fit 14" trailing arms, but work fine for syncros with 16" trailing arms, I have used this size on my...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:20:20 -0700
  ...great thought into trailing arm design. and I have less weight > but allot more abuse and stresses > (can't see arms in this image...
• Body lift for Syncro Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 10:58:28 -0800
  ...At this point Syncro Vanagons are limited to about a 31" tall tire if you go with modified rear trailing arms. The areas that...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun! Welding Aluminum with a MIG.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:10:39 -0800
  ...Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun! > > Neil, > > Over the Xmas holidays I worked on a spare set of trailing arms. I cut the > pinch weld...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:13:08 -0700
  ...classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life! > Put me down for 5 sets of the 16" trailing arms...
• Re: vanagon off-road capable?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 10:33:53 -0700
  ...Vanagons have A-arms and coil springs up > front and trailing arms and coils in the rear. The old torsion bars and > trailing arms...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:29:25 EST
  ...Now to get the trailing arm problem solved...... John Wessels '87 Syncro European Motorsport Livermore, CA
• Failed Inspection- questions on rust and ball joints
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 13 May 2011 20:56:54 -0400
  ...perches welded in place, as the centering pins on the rear trailing arms are "missing". Anything worth noting about that? Or anyone running without...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 21:13:53 -0400
  ...Will replace both trailing arms soon. I have a pair of complete arms from a 1985 Vanagon. They should fit. Thanks, Neil. On Tuesday...
• Arm out. Re: Rear Trailing....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:01:42 -0800
  ...I'll be curious to see if the carbide blade lasts long enough to cut the bolts on driver side trailing arm. Part of...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:45:06 -0400
  ...Retighten the trailing arm bolts,any you are done.The same pretensioning goes for the front lower control arms weather they be sheet metal...
• Re: [Syncro] Skid plate mods
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:40:34 -0400
  ...Rear trailing arms are OK as is, although one could simply screw flat metal plates up onto them with rubber washers in between the...
• Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 11:05:51 -0000
  ...that would allow the fitting of 16" tires without fouling the trailing arms. Euro Car Parts in the UK sell ERW alloy wheels and...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:08:37 -0700
  ...Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? > On Aug 14, 2021, at 7:06 PM, Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Cool stuff...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:05:32 -0700
  Put me down for 5 sets of the 16" trailing arms and front outer CVs to match. Group buy? Vendors? Lets move on this...
• Re: Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:50:57 EST
  How about everybody who is interested in this idea, pool their money. Send me to Germany, I'll get several sets from junk 16...
• Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:33:05 -0700
  Derek, I read somewhere that all Syncro Double Cabs had 16" Syncro parts with the exception of the rear trailing arms... if this is...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:35:38 -0800
  ...I have spare arms. Arm I'm pulling is also rusted out at outboard bushing area but maybe I could patch it up and...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 20:56:44 -0700
  ...as an aside, 2wd vanagons have a pretty flaky plastic clip holding parking brake cables under the trailing arms. They seem to break allowing...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:48:47 -0700
  ...Rusty spring perch replaced I do recite those mantras, often, believe me :-) And I have a pair of used trailing arms to refurbish. Oily...
• vanagon trailer...
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Fri, 7 May 1999 19:00:05 -0400
  ...Even if the cut is on the seam just ahead of the rear trailing arms, there still would be plenty of space for hauling...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:05:09 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> >Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >horse pucky. regardless of...