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• Re: Lower your westy! FS Wolfsburg shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:30:43 EST
  ...if yours is lower, then its because of worn suspension parts. the only vans that were lowered were the 87 up carat/wolfsburg chris
• Re: Vanagon Sand Rail?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 06:06:18 -0800
  Jim Huskins wrote: > Any of you tried building an off road machine of any sort with 2WD > Vanagon suspension? Just curious. > As strange as...
• Re: 14" vs 16" Syncro suspensions
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 10:44:58 -0400
  ...Therefore, there appears to be no suspension lift at all on the the 16"!!!! All the lift seems to come from the taller tires...
• Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 01:40:32 +0000
  ...The only issue is the somewhat nasty suspension(?) noises when driving over rough pavement, manhole covers, dips etc.. The PO said he had it...
• 71 bus, brakes, front end
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Mon, 15 May 1995 14:59:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Would it be easier to change them individually or replace the whole suspension system as a unit. I've never worked with suspensions, but...
• Re: Clunk in Front
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 19 May 2017 18:53:36 -0400
  ...That is the only front end suspension part I've had to replace (outside of struts), on my 84 Westy (which has same suspension...
• Re: Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:36 -0400
  ...Front Suspension > > This weekend I'm am going to rebuild the front suspension on my 91 2wd. > I've been soaking the components in...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 11:15:10 -0600
  ...Lowering the spring perch forces use of a stiffer > portion of the spring travel...with the result being that the suspension is > "stiffer" than...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:31:08 -0400
  ...front suspension problem > Dan Barrett wrote: >> Volks, >> When the passenger's side front wheel of my bus is jacked up, I am >> able to...
• Re: Bored?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 22:52:19 -0800
  ...His rant against both torsion bar suspension and VW powerplant construction is *not* borne out by history. Some of my favorite cars (not VW...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 15:08:39 -0400
  ...Whenever I see "hydraulic suspension" I think >"massive repair bills." I know of people who had to junk Subarus because >of problems with the...
• Re: Cargo Hauls
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 95 15:10:14 EDT
  ...No problem with braking or suspension though. Contrast this to the american and japanese stationwagons I've used for similar purposes. Typically the suspension...
• Hello (and suspension)
  Historical mailing list - Glenn
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 21:20:50 +0100
  ...an 83 caravelle (1.6D) and I love her!! Hows your suspension knowledge? The bushing between the stabilizer bar and link has gone and...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:57:24 -0400
  ...I answered that question saying that early Vanagons ride like a truck compared with the later, cast iron suspension Vanagons. I said that later...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:09 -0700
  ...for sure, if the shocks are absorbing the many small fast pumps, and maintaining control.............that won't hurt the suspension much at all...
• Re: rear suspension help
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 23:12:42 -0400
  ...rear suspension help Hi Volks' Duh, I pulled out the Bentley, and the broken part is the trailing arm. Broken close to the outer...
• Syncro Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:39:36 -0700
  ...This leads to a suspension out of balance. I do not know what is available out there for the syncro. Some say that Bilstein...
• hydro-pneumatc suspension
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:26:03 -0000
  ...His happen to be a modified Westy on air suspension. In almost an instant the Westy rose up providing an amazing road clearance! Anyone...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon >>source
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 19:36:32 EDT
  ...Performance Suspension Technology http://www.p-s-t.com VOLKSWAGEN Vanagon Front Dia. Rear Dia. 1980-86 1 7/8 1987-93 1 7...
• Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:48:14 -0700
  With a vehicle as neat and versatile as a vw syncro, good suspension is almost a necessity to fully utilize and realize the value...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:39:31 -0700
  ...was given the "brush off." > They don't want to do suspension work on my Vanagon because they say > they have no idea where...
• Re: Off-Roading in 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 14:56:25 -0500
  ...I agree it had much better suspension travel (as the off road guys would put it, 'articulation') than the Vanagons do. Its approach angle...
• Re: Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:53:35 -0700
  ...Suspension Upgrades There are many ways to improve the stock suspension. 1) Adding different tires- stiffer sidewalls 2) Add different springs 3) Add different...
• Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:10:55 -0400
  ...Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings I'm trying to complete and order for my front suspension...
• Re: Couple more pictures
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:54:03 -0500
  Hi Dennis, I noticed in your photos there is some fresh paint on the undercarriage and suspension. Is this something you applied? I have...
• Re: Suspension squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:42:07 +0000
  ...bob '87 Syncro Westy > My '87 syncro suspension has always made noise but on an 800 mile trip over > thanksgiving it started getting louder...
• Re: Rear axle articulation - syncro
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:54:26 -0600
  most bonk noises i have run into are usually suspension related to bottoming out. on a synchro i would not just be looking at...
• Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 23:12:10 -0700
  ...The conceptual key here is to visualize the suspension completely unloaded. Now put the full weight of the van on it. How much does...
• Precision Suspension Technology??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 09 Aug 96 21:43:31 CDT
  anybody ever hear of this place?? Precision Suspension Technology (PST) P.O. Box 396 Montville, NJ 07045 1-800-247-2288 (201) 299-8019...
• Time for some Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:14:53 +0000
  ...As always, I'm doing this myself, but I've never toyed with the suspension before. Can someone give me some tips on what...
• Re: suspension creak '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 21:22:57 -0700
  ...side of suspension. I was told that >it may be upper control arm which is commonly found to creak in vanagons. Is >it common...
• Re: Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 14:25:49 -0800
  The 86+ front suspension and brake parts as a unit will bolt right on to an 85. The late 85 cooling system is the...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:56:30 -0700
  ...Magical cast iron suspension? > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VANAGON-CAST-IRON-FRONT-SUSPENSION_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6755QQihZ016QQitemZ260133939554QQtcZphoto > > Item #260133939554 > > "The ride difference between the sheet metal...
• Suspension thumping
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 21:23:26 -0400
  ...new KYB shocks. Tires are 205/70-14 Bridgestone Turanza at slightly less than recommended pressures. Suspension bushings are creaky. '87 Wolfsburg ('The Bismarck')
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:42:44 -0800
  ...This was the highest suspension height for 2WD Vanagons > AFAIK. > > Nice to have if you do light off-roading and want a little extra...
• Vanagon front shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 9 May 94 18:12:56 EDT
  ...I've determined through several shock changes that rev J (251-413-031-J - for vans with lowered suspension) rides a lot better than...
• vw suspension questoin
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 96 09:32:55 -0700
  ...was wondering if you have any info on front end steering/suspension. what he is really looking for is diagrams so that he can...
• Re: [Syncro] suspension, wheels, ride quality and stability
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 16:31:24 -0700
  ...Re: [Syncro] suspension, wheels, ride quality and stability > > Ditto here on the OME's.< > > It just struck me... OME... Old Man Emu, right? Duh...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:37:42 -0700
  ...The suspension is designed to have sag and must to perform properly. Put another way, if you have no sag, your springs are way...
• Re: air suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 11:24:58 -0700
  ...The only thing that needs to be done is designing some brackets to mount the air bags to the suspension. Air Lift has a...
• suspension lowering kit (Boge)
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Fri, 11 May 2001 17:39:43 -0400
  ...18:39 -0400 From: Gary Stearns <gstearns@optonline.net> Subject: Re: suspension lowering kit (Boge) I haven't used the Boge kit, but I...
• Car talk mention of suspension squeak product
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:18:05 -0400
  I heard those guys mention a spray product for stopping squeaky bushings in suspensions. I believe the brand name was "Wurst" and the item...
• Front suspension bushing overhaul plus
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 9 Nov 2015 10:22:57 -0500
  Thanks to all who provided great advice and parts for my suspension project. I installed a complete set of front Powerflex bushings from T3...
• Re: Hey Suspension Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 15:46:19 -0700
  ...If the noise is a constant "sqeak, squeak, squeak" that happens every time the suspension goes up and down (kinda like a cheap motel...
• Re: Airlift 1000 suspension kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:36:05 -0700
  On Jul 19, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Troy wrote: > I'd like to get some feedback from others about the airlift 1000 > suspension...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 May 2011 19:59:43 -0700
  ...Front end suspension > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4...
• KYB gas shocks - opinions please?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:37:54 +0100
  I live in the UK, and have just purchased an H+R sports suspension kit from Germany for my Vanagon. It consists of four...
• Betts rear spring testing at Hollister
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:03:21 -0700
  ...Initially we were quite skeptical about the air suspension. We were not sure if this would have any effect on the suspension at all...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:11:58 -0700
  Suspension pRon -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:44:12 -0400
  ...Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er) >If the cv's are designed to function at any angle within the range...
• Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:37:45 -0500
  ...I filed it and the Magical Cast Iron Suspension in along with Cone Remover, Sky Hooks, and Bag Stretchers. John -Chris S wrote: > I...
• Why replace? Re: Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 07:41:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Front Suspension Squeek |Date: Monday, March 25, 1996 9:36PM | |<<File Attachment: 00000000.TXT>> |Suspension squeks up front usually caused by Upper control arm...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:12:50 -0600
  ...It is fairly critical that the suspension stops limit travel - not the shocks! Best Regards, Ken Stich Former Mechanic BS Mechanical Engineer MS Aerospace...
• Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:06:22 +0000
  ...forever".  I'm wondering...is there a rule of thumb regarding suspension components and when it might be wise to consider replacement of bushings...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon >>source
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:52:54 -0500
  ...On Wed, 10 Jul 2002, Robert Lilley wrote: > Place of purchase: > > Performance Suspension Technology > > > http://www.p-s-t.com > > VOLKSWAGEN > > Vanagon Front Dia...
• Re: 50 Volkswagen T5 Pictures online
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:41:23 -0800
  ...The Vangon/Transporter/Caravelle (aka T3), and the EuroVan/Caravelle(aka T4) ALSO had "fully independent suspension"...If you doubt this, look under them...
• Moderator Comment Re: NVC - 59 Landrover with Citroen DS suspension
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 20:28:03 +0000
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• Re: 14" vs 16" Syncro suspensions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 14:16:33 UT
  for some information see: www.vanagon.com/syncros Tom N.
• Re: Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 19:48:54 +0000
  ...Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon. To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hello volks, > > The front end of my 87 Vanagon 2wd is...
• Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Homework Assignment ADDENDUM
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 12:40:03 -0400
  ...To re-engineer the factory suspension of any vehicle is a major undertaking. Changing spring rates are a very subjective, to the use of...