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• Vanagon rear wheel bearing housing to trailing arm -- torque??
  Historical mailing list - John Mates
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:31:21 -0800
  ...that big casting which holds the two wheel bearings) to the trailing arms. I want to get this torque correct! Can anybody tell me...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:50:11 -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: Lowering Busses, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 96 12:35:22 +0200
  ...Basically, you "wind" the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Email me for details.>> The only things is that the Vanagon has coilsprings instead...
• Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:39:33 +0200
  ...noticed about the > 16" version that not only were the rear trailing arms different but the big > front suspension piece that holds the front...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:14:35 -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: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:46:35 -0800
  Neil, Over the Xmas holidays I worked on a spare set of trailing arms. I cut the pinch weld and welded in 1/8...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:42:23 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >AFAIK, 215/75/15 is the largest tire that is practical...
• Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:45:02 -0700
  Ben, I hear I can join if I have Syncro 16" trailing arms. Is this true? If so, maybe I've been rash in...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:48:48 -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] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 20:10:23 +0000
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:58:03 -0800 > >horse pucky. regardless of what volkscafe says...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:06:38 -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...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:20:12 -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: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 22 May 2011 20:58:27 -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...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:44:45 -0700
  ...In the meantime, source a good set of trailing > arms, and use this as an eventual excuse to do your rear wheel bearings (And...
• Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:39:40 +0200
  ...Cabs had 16" Syncro parts with the > exception of the rear trailing arms... if this is true then I could check > this out on...
• Re: More trailing arm mod
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:17:21 -0700
  ...More trailing arm mod > > I’m thinking … if the canted perch is a mistake… taking into consideration the arc of the trailing arm travel...
• Re: Rear trac
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:29:43 -0800
  The rear track on those would be the same, as it's determined by the ( identical ) trailing arms, and nothing to do with axles...
• Re: Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 02:09:23 +0100
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > How about everybody who is interested in this idea, pool their money. Send > me to Germany, I'll get several...
• Re: More trailing arm mod
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:37:13 +0000
  ...More trailing arm mod Can’t easily cant the upper. We will see what’s what when I swap the arms in . Wait, maybe...
• Traction King 215/85R16 tire fitment - part 1
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 23:28:49 -0700
  ...This weekend I will be installing some modified trailing arms (these will be for sale very soon) and our lift kit. I have posted...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:09:50 -0700
  ...a few pics of the trailing arm chore >> I did l= ast month. I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring >> plate. Seems...
• FS: syncro vanagon for $500 bucks Re: Price cut on parts Syncro in VA CL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:20:25 EST
  ...http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1583227462.html Stephen definitely worth it..the syncro parts are worth more than that...syncro trailing arms, syncro gas...
• Re: **SPAM** Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:10:00 +0200
  ...It is now relaxed. >Retighten the trailing arm bolts,any you are done.The same pretensioning >goes for the front lower control arms weather...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 21:31:49 -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...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:19:48 -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: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 20:56:17 -0800
  ...I understand that the 16"er option had longer rear trailing arms to overcome this problem. It would be great to have a set...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:36:31 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Chris, I have mounted 215/75/15 spares up front in...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun! Welding Aluminum with a MIG.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:20:39 -0500
  ...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: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 12:00:20 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> AFAIK, 215/75/15 is the largest tire that is practical...
• I am selling some Vanagon parts at the Manassas Bug Out 53 see you there...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 23 May 2003 15:33:22 EDT
  ...valve job 1 set used 88 Factory lower springs 2 rear trailing arms 2 front lower control arm 1 used front 19 mm sway...
• Re: 16" alloys for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:25:57 -0800
  ...The clearance issue may be the upper ball joints and rear trailing arms. If > you need any spacer at all 5-10mm will do...
• $500 Yakima Rooftop Box $9 at auction San Fran
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:47:11 -0400
  ...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
• Re: More trailing arm mod
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:57:17 -0700
  ...More trailing arm mod > > Can’t easily cant the upper. > > We will see what’s what when I swap the arms in . Wait, maybe...
• Re: scissor jack under control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:07:48 -0800
  ...I've seen tire jockeys use a floor jack at the rear trailing arms but then they have two mount points. Proper use of...
• Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:54:18 -0800
  ...get! New shocks are going to be installed and Syncro 16 trailing arms are going in place! Eeeeew! I can hardly wait! :) David Marshall...
• Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:35:33 -0700
  ...I'm in the middle of buttoning up repair/rebuild of the rear trailing arms. Some pics near bottom of this thread if your...
• Source for rear brake backing plates? New or used?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 20:51:17 -0500
  ...build-up of thick, flaky rust, and were not able to fit securely against the trailing arms any longer. (this van lived most of...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:58:03 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> AFAIK, 215/75/15 is the largest tire that is practical...
• Re: Looking for tips on torquing the rear wheel bearing nuts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:04:49 -0700
  ...that includes new brake lines, new bearings, and new > poly bushings on the rear trailing arms. How have others managed the torque > issue? > > Jim
• Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 21:04:25 -0400
  I spent some time in my microfiche this vacation and I noticed about the 16" version that not only were the rear trailing arms...
• Westy Lean Solution?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:39:34 -0400
  I believe the lean is caused by failed bushings in the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Yesterday I was adjusting the camber of...
• Springs & shocks (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:33:49 -0700
  ...springs and Bilsteins....I have to refresh a couple of rear trailing arms at the same time when all this work eventually goes down...
• Re: Syncro 16 and Tristar for sale in US
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 18:03:38 +0200
  ...It has reinforced body, different rear trailing arms and the 16" wheels, to name the basic differences. Almost any version of the Vanagon Syncro...
• Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:19:54 -0400
  ...the collective wisdom (thanks for all the help with removing my trailing arms--the Sawzall made short work of it, as it does with...
• Re: Repowering madness, is this workable?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 19:51:26 -0800
  ...suspension from the Vanagons? I can't figure out how they'd squeeze the tranny/bellhousing between center mounts of the trailing arms. Austin
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:07:33 -0700
  ...It’s just how pissed I am about stock. >>>> >>>> Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? >>>> >>>>>> On Aug 14, 2021, at 7...
• vanagon make over
  Historical mailing list - sean fleener
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 20:18:34 -0800
  ...and rear suspension bushings and springs and where to get 16" trailing arms and other necessities to convert my 82 westy from 14 to...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:04:06 -0500
  ...I wasn't clear. > > I'm cutting each bolt that holds the trailing arm to vehicle. (am > doing trailing arm R&R) > > I have...
• Re: Help! Weird noises after installing injectors...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 21:30:30 -0700
  ...FWIW, on the four sets of trailing arms I had, (set I replaced, used "ok" set) each set had: - perches that were "lifting" an...
• Re: Rubber meets the metal
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 18:18:42 -0800
  ...to control the movement of the trailing arms closer (if the bushing gives too much the trailing arm will drop farther and cause more...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 14:05:50 -0700
  ...Funny but of course the end result isn't. "Damage" on trailing arm was a ~ 3/8" rust hole and a few small cracks...
• Re: wheel size recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 08:17:59 -0400
  It is not the wheels that need more clearance in the trailing arms, it is the silly sized tires on them. Dennis >From: Todd...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 May 2015 09:38:44 -0700
  ...It's untested as of yet, and not aligned, but I finally finished installing reconditioned arms and new Gowesty progressive zero lift springs. As...
• Re: Rear Wheel Camber
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 22:57:20 -0600
  -------------------------- Hi Steve, The rear wheel trailing arms can be adjusted for camber and toe. Check bentley 42.2 and 44.4. Darrell -----Original Message...
• Re: Un-mudding a Syncro DOKA with another Syncro DOKA
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:23:45 -0700
  ...Only problem, the donor-doka didnt have any rear-wheels or trailing arms. > > What to do? Use your other trusted Syncro ;-) > > http://www.martinelund...
• 185R14 vs 205R16 tires - I posted pictures!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 18:51:29 -0800
  ...was just millimetres away from the front of the trailing arm - Syncro 16 trailing arms are a must here! -- David Marshall - Volkswagen Enthusiast - Quesnel...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:07:45 -0800
  ...awaiting MIG surgery. (yes I've got new perches for the trailing arms!) This diesel I'll be viewing might prove to be a...
• Re: 16" alloys for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:31:13 -0700
  ...The clearance issue may be the upper ball joints and rear trailing arms. If >> you need any spacer at all 5-10mm will do...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 22 May 2011 21:52:50 -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...
• Re: king and link pins (was Grendel)
  Historical mailing list
  2 Oct 95 24:21
  ...The link pins are attached to the two trailing arms shown above and rotate up and down in parrallel. Post '67 buses were fitted...