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• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:58:19 -0700
  ...Conversely, if you > stretched the spring (elastically) and extended the mechanism the spring > would be exertind 'pull' force. > > The stiffness of a spring is...
• Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - SJKnell
  Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:48 -0600
  Looks like I found the ULTIMATE spring compression tool from aircooled.net. And the big bonus is they are here in Salt Lake City...
• Re: Dual Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:38:37 -0700
  all my diesel vw heads have double valve springs. a 1.9 VW waterboxer head of mine has double valve springs. two AMC heads...
• Syncro Front Springs List Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:24:51 -0700
  I'd like to place the order for the custom made front syncro springs by July 9 at the latest. I've gotten specs...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:35:16 -0800
  ...Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs > > > > even on the same year the springs could be different.. > > > > here's a head scratching example. I had an...
• Re: Spring replacement photos
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:14:18 -0000
  Todd, how does the van ride with the new springs? What are the advanatages over stock? John. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING...
• Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 09:46:05 -0500
  ...Well made springs are typically cold formed and then heat treated until the springs are red hot to realign the molecules. Then, the springs...
• COIL SPRING HELP
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 19:25:29 EDT
  ...I've got a question on the coil springs, that I bought from you. As I laid out the new coil springs, I notice...
• Re: spring options and cost?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 06:52:12 -0700
  The stock Westy springs are approx. $350 rear and $250 front each from the VW dealer. About $1200 for a complete set. The H...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:06:24 +1200
  >"Porsche 911 springs are probably heated treated, high alloy steel." > >Um, uh..... > >Exactly which 911 springs are we talking about here? The vast majority...
• Re: Front Spring questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 23:36:41 -0800
  ...Front Spring questions > On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans > <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: >> 4/16ths is a quarter...
• Re: Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:15:19 -0700
  ...If I understand my note, he was recommending 85 GL front > springs as a good replacement for sagging Westy springs. > > I see springs for...
• Re: 2wd springs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:07:14 -0700
  ...2wd springs I am looking for new springs and I was wondering if anyone could comment on the difference between the springs at syncro...
• Springs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:04:09 -0400
  Hi, I am finally tired of my sagging springs -- where can you get new ones? My van is a 90 Carat 2wd. Therefore, my...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 12:21:35 +0200
  ...But compressing a spring requires to apply a force to BOTH ends of the spring. If the force is missing at one end, the...
• Re: Which Aftermarket Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:32:43 -0800
  ...Which Aftermarket Springs? > >Got a 90 Westy 2WD myself, that I would like to re-spring... >But, I'm looking for springs that will...
• Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Roundup
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 16:11:47 -0700
  Boy, I wish us 2wd flunkies could get similar springs for our Vanagons......... Randy Bergum 1990 Carat Steven X. Schwenk wrote: > Testing....this is...
• Re: sagging springs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:58:41 -0400
  > My 84 westy has sagging spring syndrome. Is their any > difference in the springs that i see on some sites or are > they all...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 22:11:46 EDT
  In a message dated 98-06-19 12:14:40 EDT, Drew writes: > The only way to make the spring more compressed would be...
• Re: Rear Suspension Question
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  10 May 96 13:08:09 EDT
  >Could whoever (Thom?) "customized" their thumb when the spring plate got >loose please repost that story? I have been real leery of touching the...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:02:35 -0400
  ...Putting shims/doughnuts over it raises the vehicle, >> but does not compress the spring more than the spring would be compressed >> without those doughnuts...
• Re: 30mm factory lowering springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:15:54 -0400
  I have never the specs on spring rates for the standard vs. lower springs but from ride experience I do not think there is...
• Re: part #'s for Wolfsburg Westy springs
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 10:48:12 -0600
  Maybe further to this, does anyone have a comprehensive listing of the little paint marks for springs (i.e. which models does a spring...
• Spring stiffness - Syncro vs. 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 11:46:10 -0600
  Does any one know the stiffness difference between the stock rear Syncro springs and the stock 2WD Vanagon springs or Westy springs? Much stiffer...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:15:19 -0400
  I have the single screw spring compressor and it's was worth every penny to me. If your near westerly,RI area email if...
• Springs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 15:12:24 -0700
  For those interested I've updated my webpage with a side by side shot of my westy with the H&R springs and with...
• TECH QUESTION: Will Syncro springs fit on 85' 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:22:27 -0600
  I need rear springs for my 85' Westy, Should I just install Syncro springs to give it a nice lift?, or should I just...
• Re: Maybe dirt bikes have different springs? Was Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 16:23:43 -0600
  ...If I have a spring, and I > >| stick a piece of threaded rod through it and assemble together > >| some washers and nuts and such...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 02:36:28 EDT
  In a message dated 98-06-22 01:41:28 EDT, sxs@Schwenk-Law.com writes: > I still think the spring gets compressed. I...
• Sagging in rear?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 13:26:30 +0100
  Hello, On my search how to enlarge the total allowed weight of the Vanagon I found a web site on where auxilary springs are...
• '85 Westy Spring Height
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 16:08:07 -0400
  While discussing replacement springs, Steve Schwenk said in part: > I too am curious what they will > be relative to the taller '85 springs. The...
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:56:44 -0700
  Different springs were used in different years and models. By different I mean different diameter wire, different number of coils, and different overall length...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:13:06 +1300
  > While crawling under my van cleaning the tranny to body ground I > noticed that I had purple springs. They appear to by by > H...
• Re: rear lift shim question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:48:01 -0400
  ...To remove the spring I will take off the lower shock bolt then continue to jack up the van until the spring comes loose...
• front spring removal question (and rear spring removal answer)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:23:33 -0500
  I need to replace my front springs, but I'm not sure really how to go about it. Has anyone done this recently or...
• Custom Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 25 May 1999 13:17:07 -0700
  As previously reported, I have been working with Betts Spring co www.bettsspring.com to come up with some replacement springs for the syncro...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:26:07 +1200
  >Cutting the springs sounds like a good idea. I used to work for a >steel company that sold steel for many purposes, including auto...
• Re: 2wd springs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 04:50:05 EDT
  I installed the Sychro.org 2wd springs a few years back. The ride became much more comfortabel with the new springs compaired to my...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:56:28 -0700
  On 6/18/2012 5:25 PM, Jim Felder wrote: > What would you recommend to replace the rear springs? Hi Jim, probably new aftermarket...
• Re: GoWesty 2WD lift spring install advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 02:19:09 -0700
  if the springs are taller/stiffer.. particularly in the front you need to know what you are doing. There are considerable forces at work...
• Re: : Re: vanagon lowering springs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 17:06:44 -0400
  Having had H&R springs on a camper, I must say that I agree with Robert. I will be listing my used H&R...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:10:07 +0000
  ...So, I left the GL springs in the front and put the original '85 springs back in the rear along with the airlift bags...
• Re: Vanagon Springs -2 WD,80-87
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 08:55:51 +0100
  VW mounted different Spring into different kind of Vanagons. During my seach of parts to be used for enlarging the total allowed weight I...
• Springs
  Historical mailing list - Rich Pournelle
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 10:47:23 -0800
  After putting new tires on I've decided I want stiffer springs and probably a little more space. Anyone have any suggestion on after...
• Re: Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:28:54 -0700
  That old spring post was from a long time ago. I have used a few of the tall 85 springs to help sagged out...
• Throttle tension spring... Purpose?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 4 May 2013 14:37:02 -0400
  That long spring that goes from the air plenum to the tab on top of throttle return spring doesn't seem to do much...
• retraction- carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 May 2006 18:43:50 -0700
  I finished my Syncro 2.1 waterpump replacement and took a closer look at the springs in these 2 vans. I am no longer...
• Re: Spring sag solutions
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 12:23:03 +0200
  ...Add two springs which will be mounted inside the rear springs. Will keep the rear up, even if the Vanagon is full loaded. Supplier...
• Question about Vanagon Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 15:28:07 -0600
  Are all Vanagon spring sets the same? Specifically, will springs from an 87 fit my 83? Thanks, Jim
• Re: [Syncro] All Aftermarket Springs Sagg Lower Over Time, Germans Find
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 08:28:09 -0700
  My Groups | Syncro Main Page | Start a new group! So the common solution in Europe, he says, is to use the factory springs with...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 15:28:57 -0700
  David Bayer wrote: > You preload a spring by physically compressing it - by clamping > down on it. Ok, let's look at it another way...
• Re: door lock springs for '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:06:31 -0500
  ...They have a board with all their springs attached to it, and a number by each one. You bring your old spring in and...
• Re: Fw: 2 WD Vanagon Westfalia Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 3 May 2001 09:04:05 -0700
  I think Busdepot has springs that lower the vanagon and are stiffer. Keith Adams wrote: > > Steve, > > Any chance of getting springs made with about...
• Re: part #'s for Wolfsburg Westy springs
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 08:21:48 -0400
  Keith, 255 411 105 - Coil spring for vehicles with lowered suspension. You might also need a new helper spring, if yours is 104mm 251...
• Re: Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 11:08:01 -0700
  ...Poptop assist spring/cable > >In a message dated 27/04/2004 11:18:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, >LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > >I...
• throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:10:40 -0700
  Hi, on the throttle assembly there is a spring that is about 1/4" in diameter that fits around the end of the throttle...
• Re: Vanagon Springs (Bus Depot Mis leads again!)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:03:39 EST
  n a message dated 2/21/02 3:19:31 PM, steve@SYNCRO.ORG writes: << There is NOTHING similar about the springs at all...
• Syncro Springs List Purchase Roundup
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 00:12:56 -0700
  Testing....this is the list syncro custom front spring purchase group, or those possibly interested. (See David Marshall if you want the lift kit...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:47:06 -0700
  ...if the spacer were 12" thick would it compress the >| spring? I think it would. Therefore, it stands to reason that a 1" thick...
• Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 07:12:11 -0700
  I recall that the 85 2wd has springs that are similar height to Syncro springs. Is this so? *Miguel* *The free soul is rare...