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• Re: Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:47:02 -0700
  ...For a light truck or a camp vehicle, they do handle remarkably well with proper suspension components, but they are still very tall and...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:40:25 -0500
  Here's the HF tool I use on suspension bushings in and out http://www.harborfreight.com/Ball-Joint-Service-Kit-for-2WD-and...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 09:47:11 -0400
  ...Torrington 81 VW VANAGON FOR PARTS, no engine or trans, front suspension, drive axle, rear suspension, electrical, fuel tank, fuel injection, bumpers, taillights, doors...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 23:46:17 -0700
  ...inserting the > >spacer 'opens' the suspension and extends the shock and the spring > isn't > >compressed any more than w/o the spacer. > > Riddle...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:33:52 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-05-10, at 3:44 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: > Hi gang! Im busy tearing apart my front suspension and I notice...
• Re: shoelace tied
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 21 May 2012 06:41:40 -0600
  New Lower ball joints are pressed in,spindle bearings are greased,new inner tie rods installed,all the old front suspension bushings are out...
• New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 08:43:22 -0800
  ...It's a 91 carat with stock suspension. I wasn't expecting to run into issues. Is that to be expected and in either...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:33:11 -0600
  ...follow Richard in > his syncro westy w/ all the HD syncro suspension upgrades(?). That's just not true. Mr BZ wanted to settle the...
• Re: 16" tires on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:36:54 -0600
  ...2wd w/ > automatic > transmission and there is no rubbing , with stock suspension.. > > fyi i have some 16" alloys FS is anyone wants.. cheap. > > chris...
• RE: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 17:37:11 EST
  ...for a film of brake fluid all over drivers side front suspension. You're not looking for a puddle: it would take a long...
• Re: Vanagon rear suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 18:12:41 -0500
  In a message dated 96-11-09 11:05:36 EST, young@sherlock.sims.berkeley.edu (Beth Young) writes: << I only saw one reply...
• Re: Chill Guys!!!!! Geeeeeze!!!Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:10:25 -0600
  ...You put the FISHes in your hip pockets, it takes the squeak out of the Vanagon Suspension as the FISH oil squeezes out. Stan...
• 86 Syncro Westy Weekender for sale in mid-Atlantic
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:47:22 -0500
  ...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: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:13:57 -0600
  Hey you've still got an engine, tranny, suspension, front doors, and a set of wheels you can salvage and e-Bay... FWIW I...
• Re: How many trips to the Scrap yard for an 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 12:40:40 -0500
  ...keeping the > suspension stuff to sell. Went through 5 Milwaukee 'Wrecker blades > and like another 5 smaller blades. Figure in 3 grinding wheel cut...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:43:15 -0800
  ...Suspension for Off Roading > > Another question on suspension. I have a 90 Westy, 16 in wheels, > Michelin tires, and Bilstein shocks from GoWesty. It...
• Return of the crew cabs
  Historical mailing list
  3 Jul 95 13:54:00 -0700
  ...If the suspension were somehow designed for negative camber upon suspension downtravel, then it would follow that the camber would be more positive upon...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:59:29 -0600
  ...HD Syncro like suspension probably required to perform these tricks on a closed racetrack w/ a professional driver-do not try these at home...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:35:16 -0800
  ...They didn't compress > enough and topped out the shorter travel suspension. The result was a > stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 May 2011 15:19:52 -0700
  ...van sitting on the ground and suspension loaded. ditto for toe-in ....changing those parts won't affect toe . but it's a good...
• Re: Center Bore Machining.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 15:34:13 -0700
  ...what I realized is that more modern cars have suspension and brakes that stick out further, and the wheels reach in further to accommodate...
• Syncro Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 14:02:15 +0200
  Listees, Since it turns out there are a lot of questions about syncro suspension, you might get more info from this company in Germany...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 13:26:03 -0700
  ...wrote: > A couple months ago I did a ton of front suspension > work on the Westy. It drives and handles much > better, > but now...
• Questions on tires
  Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
  Thu, 05 Jun 1997 13:21:13 +0100
  ...x5,5J=20 2.- it is possible lower a little the suspension, changing of jetties and shocks (which they would recommend me) (Koni, Bilstein...
• Re: Straw poll: maintenance costs [Syncro]
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 23:33:23 -0400
  ...However, long term maintenance items such as 4wd system, extra CV joints, transmission, suspension, etc. will be *MUCH* more expensive due to the added...
• Re: Fw: 62 bus question- NVC My $.02
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 15:37:29 +1200
  ...The overall design of the actual suspensions is identical. This would give you front discs (still poor brakes but...) and mainenance-free balljoints.
• Re: Part numbers/desription
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:17:32 -0500
  ...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: Anyone have a large front Sway Bar FS?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 07:51:14 -0500
  ...vanagain.com Kurt Camealy wrote: >I removed the entire front end suspension of my van tonight and noticed >I have a tired 19mm sway...
• Temporary [parts] storage needed near Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:28:04 -0800
  Folks, I'm in need of a safe spot to store some big Syncro suspension parts for about a week from 11/19 to...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:12:19 -0800
  ...Are these the parts you refer to? http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/radius-rod-bushings/ It looks to me like...
• New Shocks Problem
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:51:20 EST
  ...Recently, I decided to install new strut mounts while I was redoing the front suspension on a 240. Suprisingly, the original struts and mounts...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:03:16 -0500
  Good point Stuart - I guess I should have mentioned that I've already gone that route. I knew the upper control arm bushings were...
• Re: camper creek watershed trip (S. Van. Isle)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:33:55 -0400
  ...The van did develop a front suspension squeak, perhaps upper > a-arm bushing. > > pics here: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/trip-camper...
• Vanagon on (Dr.) House
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:19:16 -0800
  ...shiny metal....something I have never seen before.� Sort of looked like the suspension was lowered as well. Cheers, Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
• '82 westy/'84 GL 7 seater - different size?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 19:13:49 -0500
  ...Why is this? By design due to the poptop? I didn't think there were any suspension differences in the design? Maybe I have...
• Front Suspension Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 19:44:22 -0500
  I purchased an entire front end bushing/tie rod/ball joint set for my Van. The Bentley lists several specialty tools for removing/pressing...
• Re: tsunami
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:27:16 -0800
  ...brake install - the usual premium treatment from Peter & the staff at Volkscafe (& no more deep rattle in the rear suspension - hoorah!) Mike '87 Westy
• Re: 1984 Westy Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:53:37 -0700
  first place, there are no leafs. Second, you have two reasonable options. One is to get a set of syncro springs for teh rear...
• Re: Syncro Alignment Specifications
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:27:07 -0700
  ...alignment > specifications for the Syncro with 15" wheels and the SA suspension. > However, I have misplaced the pointer or data. Pmail would be fine...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:15:58 -0500
  Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Try tightening the upper and lower shock bolts,to the point of being > "Extra" tight. My85 had this...
• Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 12:39:19 -0800
  Hi all. Possibly old info, but..... The strut bar/bushing spacer sleeve is NLA from VW. (so says my parts guy) Likely there's...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 17:59:08 -0500
  ...Front Suspension - Screws >> >> >> >> I am working on the front suspension of my 82 Diesel Westy, and have a >>> question about some of the parts...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:37:24 -0400
  I highly agree that suspension work is the thing that Vanagons need the most at this point. It is a difficult job to do...
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:50:07 -0700
  ...If this sounds like a suspension bushing thing, then we'll look again there. But it feels like a drivetrain thing. But the engine...
• HELP - Front end noise
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 14:05:43 -0700
  ...end of my '83 may have somehting to do with my suspension bushings or my wheel bearings. I must solve this little problem pronto...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:20:14 -0800
  ...Without the spacers the width would be too narrow regardless if the wheels would rub against the suspension components. A higher ET number means...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 17:03:15 -0700
  ...I swear the suspension is firmer .... it does not have that too bouncy feeling in the initial range of travel...I don't feel...
• Re: 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Coil Spring Sagging
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 11:32:28 -0500
  ...The lowered suspension makes a difference. The 85 had a plusher ride. Bumps and cracks in the pavement were not that noticable. The 91...
• Re: gear reduction hubs
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 12:31:58 -0500
  ...The rear suspension set up used to be used on dune buggies to raise the ground clearance and drop rpm/increase torque to wheels...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 01:15:56 -0500
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Snow" <dieselvanagon@HOTMAIL.COM> >I know that rally cars run very soft suspensions in snow and ice stages, >and I...
• Saggy Westy Rear - Air Lift Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 20:45:43 -0300
  I have received my Air Lift bags (60789 Air Lift 1000 units) and have them installed. I did not connect them together, each has...
• Re: Grendel, Monday
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 10:40:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I've been lucky enuf to never have had to take a front suspension apart, other than replacing steering boxes.. Thom -- > I think sex...
• front suspension
  Historical mailing list - C.Schilling
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 10:15:11 +1000
  Hi there My 'bus' really needs a replacement of the front torsion bars/springs. It's sagging quite severely. However, the non-availability of...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:01:32 +0000
  Per Lindgren wrote: > > a single cab pickup. The engines offered are the 2,1 with 112hp, and Can anyone tell us what is different...
• Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Tue, 8 May 2001 21:00:17 EDT
  ...Gently bumped the suspension limit stops a few times. >> And some wonder aloud why their vans are constantly in need of repair. Rich >>
• Re: Fuel Additive
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:42:50 -0400
  ...I think mandatory alcohol in gas was suspended after hurricane Katrina, so any testing should be done now during this suspension. Not sure about...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 14:06:55 EST
  ...w/ grinding a small edge off the suspension component that comes closest to the wheel (cant think of the name at the moment) the...
• Re: `Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 21:20:48 -0800
  ...At 23:28 11/6/98 -0800, Steve wrote: >My guess is that you will sacrafice suspension performance in exchange for >added ground clearance...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:54 -0800
  ...I'm not after any 'look' either - I'm after a well balanced and well tuned chassis and suspension system that works well, in...
• Re: Syncro Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:32:27 -0400
  At 05:18 PM 6/8/98 -0700, you wrote: >Derek, > >It seems you have had you Syncro suspension apart aa few times now...