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• Re: hose clamp reuse?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:22:45 -0400
  ...As long as you haven't taken a torch to them they shouldn't have lost any of their springiness. I have one of...
• 88 GL Power mirror base & spring assembly
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:01:39 -0500
  ...Now I can't seem to compress the spring enough to get the nut to thread. Ideas? Tips? I searched the archives and thesamba...
• rear springs
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 15:26:27 +0000
  ...listing problem to contend with....I'm wondering how much aftermarket springs for the rear should cost and if anyone has experience replacing these...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 10:57:14 -0400
  ...Problem didn't crop up for about 400 miles after the accident, turned out to be the return spring that attaches to the plenum...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:45:13 -0400
  ...1.5" lift springs Interesting - just last week I installed new GW shocks/springs on my Weekender bringing me up from Carat height to...
• Re: return mechanism for throw-out fork?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 06:41:24 -0700
  Yes there is a spring on the lever arm as you thought John. Can be seen here in this tinyurl link to online parts...
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 15:56:17 -0800
  1) in the back, its just the springs, in the front its the whoile syncro subframe 2)) in the rear you can lift just...
• Got some GoWesty 2wd springs!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:38:48 -0700
  I couldn't help myself - I ordered some 2wd lift springs from GoWesty today. I've been thinking of this for a while, and...
• Re: Springs & Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:31:40 EDT
  ...I'm here because I noticed Steve has a pair of rear 2WD springs for sale-new I think(?). I realise you said you...
• Re: Wiper Arm Question-any source for a replacement rear wiper spring?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:59:59 -0500
  ...Does anyone on the list have a > source for replacing the spring on the rear wiper? Mine needs a bit of paint > and I...
• Re: Air lift best rear spring bags
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 18:09:05 -0400
  ...My preference is for the springs from > > Syncro.org (Steve Schwenk). He also sells them through Van-Café. > > > > The Ail Lift springs are a...
• Bus Depot Spring Report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:03:04 -0400
  Hi all, I purchased a set of Ron's "Westfalia Lowering Springs" and Bilstein shocks for my 90 Carat. Here are my impressions: The...
• Vanagonites at NOT a Spring EveryBus 2009 EB2009 Hagen Stone Greensboro NC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:38:37 -0500
  ...Why can't those of us that have been constant and loyal supporters of EB at Hagen Stone Park in the Spring do our...
• New Engine, Shocks, Springs=NEW VAN
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 18:41:19 -0600
  ...If you feel a need to make your ride more pleasant and comfortable (less bottoming out, less lean on turns) go for the springs...
• Re: Auto Trans Throttle Rod
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:10:24 -0400
  ...Pushed them sideways against the spring with great force, then pinched the rod with them to keep them from being pushed off the rod...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:10:08 -0400
  ...I’m almost thinking about buying stock front springs and +1.5 inch rear springs. Is that a stupid thing to do? > > Apples to...
• Re: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:29:13 -0400
  > I am relying on yur statement that the springs you sell are the > same as the Carats. Just to clarify, they put the van...
• Re: front end clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:34:34 -1000
  Where did you get your springs? and how much were they? I have called around and the cheapest that I can find is $360...
• Custom Springs on our Syncro ----- Just right!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoe Banker
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 01:26:29 EDT
  My husband and I had custom springs made for the front of our Syncro and we had the rear springs stretched and re-tempered...
• Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:56:29 -0700
  ...https://shufti.blog/2021/08/14/vanagon-replacing-rusted-rear-spring-perch/ Oh and the van is driving nice after my engine and trans...
• Air lift best rear spring bags
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 07:40:49 -0400
  Hi Folks, Is anyone out there using the Air lift supports in the rear springs of a Vanagon? If so do you have a...
• Re: EV clutch ped. tension spring
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 17:47:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...Thats where the spring goes. Ric
• Lower your westy! FS Wolfsburg shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:28:02 EST
  As I said for sale, shocks and springs out of a wolfsburg. the wolfs were 2" lower than the regular vans. all parts are...
• Re: 2 green marks on rear springs?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:03:58 EST
  ...GUZYK.COM writes: > So is it safe to say that the springs from his 89 Wolfy (green > rear/yellow front) are the same as...
• About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:02:46 -0500
  ...Yes there are indeed special factory spring seats for the base of the rear spring. These are factory VAG parts, and as far as...
• Re: Pop top springs.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:15 -0800
  ...I tried about four sets of springs before coming up with this combo. Changing the springs is very very easy, so if you hav...
• folding table
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 20:43:31 -0600
  Dear Suniga & Tonya, The "spring" you see in the formed wall should attach to the table. Mine got stuck last year. I eventually pulled...
• Cinqo de Mayo Camp Out - Formerly Pre-Rites of Spring Camp Out
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 2 May 2001 06:42:05 -0400
  Hi! One last reminder......a bunch of us are getting together for what started out as a pre-Rites of Spring (LiMBO event) camp...
• '91 Vanagon Front Suspension Noise
  Historical mailing list - Gary Cannell
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 16:46:50 EST
  ...My guess was that the dampening ring at the top of the spring was worn, cracked or no longer soft and when the suspension...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 10:59:37 -0600
  ...I would guess that 30% is a good starting point, but we have to find it...which probably means pulling the springs numerous times...
• Re: [Syncro] Custom Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Tue, 25 May 1999 20:55:20 -0400
  ...If i can get a >total of five orders, the price per spring is one-half what >it would be for just one pair...
• H & R low lowering springs
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 19:44:05 -0700
  ...I reviewed the archives and the Bus Depot "lowering" springs but my only concern is.... I'm already "lowered" (I think) and that is...
• My taller syncro springs are now installed!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 23:09:23 -0800
  December 30, 1998 I bit the bullet today and took my Double Cab to the Volkswagen dealership in Prince George to get my springs...
• Re: Trying Syncro Springs in 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 01:17:09 +0100
  David, Its not clear to start whether you just fitted 2 or 4 springs, but on balance I imagine it was just 2 on...
• Boge Lowering Springs
  Historical mailing list - lvb
  Mon, 20 May 2002 20:10:17 -0400
  I have just installed a set of Boge lowering springs on my '85 Westy, 2WD, and my initial reaction is favorable. Sits a good...
• Re: 30mm factory lowering springs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:13:06 -0400
  ...Being on the non-skinny side I find it much easier to climb under the regular springs to do any repairs should then need...
• Broken front drive shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
  ...Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the spring has almost no wear...
• Broken front drive shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
  ...Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the spring has almost no wear...
• Re; Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 06:10:49 -0600
  Stevie, Yea, I'll take a set of springs---- Send them out today, and if I lke them I'll get back to you...
• Lifter retaining spring broke...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 28 May 2003 19:53:16 EDT
  ...Can I just replace the spring? Or do I need to use the insides from another lifter In case the bleeding mechanism is damaged...
• WTB Luggage Rack Tie Down Hooks, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:33:57 -0700
  ...I also need two rubber stops for the rear spring. The one inside the coil spring that hits when you bottom out. Please p...
• CIP1 springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:06:41 -0700
  Are there any CIP1 spring users? Any thoughts about the product? Chris S. '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/ '01 NB...
• syncro springs available
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:48:32 -0700
  Volks, I have had a few people show interest in a set of Syncro springs from one of my converted vans. No one has...
• Re: opinions on shocks... please
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:47:25 -0800
  ...They are about right for a > camper, compression is well controlled and rebound has little overshoot. > I changed the original Carat springs to stock...
• WG: Syncro Heavy Duty Shocks And Springs
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Wed, 6 Aug 97 18:20:03 UT
  ...Front spring: DM243 each is $135 each @ 1.8 exchange = $270 the pair Rear spring: DM315 each is $175 each @ 1.8 exchange = $350...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:47:50 -0500
  Okay, I just measured the "extra" gas springs I had. they are 30" (I could swore they were longer, but hey, facts, is facts...
• Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:31:10 -0400
  I always reuse the spring clamps and see them as extremely advantageous over screw clamps for most applications. I use the proper clamps in...
• Re: JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 17:21:43 -0800
  ...Long spring. Might very well cause your "hunting" problem. Throttle return spring... Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR
• Cheap fix for the "Westy left side lean"
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:56:14 -0800
  ...They also fixed my left side tilt by "adjusting the tension" of the right front spring by heating it. This shortened the spring a...
• Changing Syncro Front Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 2 May 2000 13:50:52 -0400
  ...No spring compressor is required and no special VW tools are needed. I have included his procedure in case anyone missed it. I need...
• throttle spring
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 17:13:43 -0600
  ...To temporarily fix it I tightened up the spring and that worked for awhile but now that spring has stretched out a little too...
• Re: EV Camper
  Historical mailing list - Stratis Kakadelis
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:43:28 -0400
  Thanks Bob, I called them and they say they can't get one until March 2001!!! smk Bob Busick wrote: > Stratis......Springfield VW in...
• Vanagon helper springs on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 10:13:58 EST
  If anyone is interested, I have a set of new rear helper springs for sale on ebay. These are listed as fitting Vanagons and...
• Re: Syncro Springs FS
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:45:11 EST
  In a message dated 1/21/02 7:21:21 PM, steve@SYNCRO.ORG writes: << I have 4 sets of the custom syncro springs...
• Spring replacement site needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 08:32:33 -0400
  I cannot find the website that had the pics and details of someone DIY replacing their front springs....... Anyone got a link? Adam P...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 19:14:14 -0700
  ...The motors are not designed to be revved past 5,000 RPM. >IMHO, dual springs will just add wear and tear on the valvetrain...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 23:31:40 -0700
  ...Still, my goal isn't/wasn't to write a correct disertation on the physics of springs, but to tune the suspension on my...
• Broken spring RE: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:06:31 -0500
  ...Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun! With all this work I would consider replacing the springs. Unless they are really in pristine condition. They are...
• Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:35:59 -0700
  ...For use in tight spots, does a spring clamp provide the advantage of easier access for removal-install? (assuming proper tool used). On 9...
• Re: H&R Springs... How low?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:31:31 PDT
  Todd, > Ground clearance from bottom of front spoiler (mid point) = 1.75" Are you sure? I have a set of H&R springs and...