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• RE: Squeaking from front end (spare tire?) of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 16:41:10 EST
  I'll try driving without the spare tire, but I'm pretty sure MY front end squeak is a suspension bushing. I haven't...
• Re: Airbag suspension for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 15:15:41 EDT
  ...COM writes: *snip* << Would it be possible to put an airbag suspension in a Vanagon? Has it ever been done? >> I think this would...
• Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:30:19 -0400
  ...My Vanagon under steered pretty badly with stock suspension and stock tires. With the suspension and tires I indicated (and an EJ25 Subaru) mine...
• Looking for Subaru conversion info
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 21:07:01 EST
  ...I am concerned about the ground clearance issue particularly because the suspension is lowered by about 2" on the Wolfy Weekenders. Does anyone have...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:50:10 -0600
  ...The spring length is shorter with the spacer than without with no > weight on the suspension. Steve, of course the unloaded length is shorter...
• 1985 squeak squeak clunk clunk...
  Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 00:43:33 -0500
  Hi, Well, front suspension question. I've been driving the Vanagon for a year now. The front suspension, specially on passenger side squeak badly...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:40:33 +0000
  ...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: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:47:20 -0600
  ...AM, Jake de Villiers < > crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > >> That what the 'suspension' is designed to do Mr Squirrel - you aren't >> hurting anything. >> > > But...
• Re: Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Spring Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:43:34 -0700
  ...Vanagon rear suspension is about the same through the entire manufacturing life. (Only difference I'm aware of is 16" Syncros.) I have the...
• Re: Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 May 2013 21:20:40 -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...
• Rear axle articulation - syncro
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 00:20:40 +0100
  ...Whilst I know the rear suspension has somewhat limited articulation, is this typical, common normal and is there any possibility that soemthing is making...
• Re: rear suspension help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 23:13:56 -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...
• Re: Aftermarket suspension parts..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 09:24:15 +1200
  ...Same-o when you are > talking about your vehicle suspension. Four corners.. This is less important with a fully-independent suspension, such as all...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:40:03 -0400
  ...http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/radius-rod-bushings/ To get the aluminum piece to fit into the hole the radius...
• Re: Suspension-2nd try
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 19:25:09 -0800
  ...Tom F. --- Michael Norden <mike@NORTACK.COM> wrote: > Hi, > > > > On Friday I asked, but got no response to the > paragraph below on > suspension. Thought...
• Re: Rear Suspension Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 May 1996 12:48:39 -0400
  ...I think I've narrowed it down to the rubber suspension bushes on the >>spring plate covering the torsion bar. > >Replace the bushing with...
• Re: Wheel Alignments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:55:11 -0700
  The rear suspension and wheels are alignable on a Vanagon just like the front. there's toe and camber in the rear, no castor...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 24 May 2009 13:25:39 -0700
  ...This is another improvement with the solid lower control arm front suspension. Those 3 bolts don't exist on the 85+ solid arms. Mark...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 02:36:28 EDT
  ...When you jack up the rear of the Syncro and push the suspension to travel all the way down till it stops the spring...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:12:15 -0600
  > "The ride difference between the sheet metal lower control arm suspensions, > and this one, is comparable to the *difference between a truck and a...
• Growling front end
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 16:44:35 EDT
  ...The front suspension is growling when I slow to a stop or I am turning at this slow rate of speed. It seems that...
• Re: Wheels & Tires '87 GL 2WD
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:18:27 EDT
  ...wheel with 30mm ET > and not run into clearence issues? Stock suspension, no lift kit. Will any/all > of these fit: > > 215 70 16...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:34:33 +0000
  ...Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM> > For the first time in 13 years I'm looking at my 1982 Vanagon front suspension. > I'm replacing...
• Re: Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - b1levi
  Wed, 22 May 2013 06:51:46 -0700
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• Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 20:56:42 EST
  anyone else seen this?? http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200303241124002287
• Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:46 -0500
  I'm trying to complete and order for my front suspension (early model, stamped steel components, 1983 diesel). I am getting some conflicting information...
• Re: Eurovans future (now-vw does not make sportscars)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 02:35:21 +0100
  ...Theoretically the suspension design on all fwd vws sucks ass > (Torsion beam WTF? anybody ever heard of A-arms and independent suspension? > not VW...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:51:56 +0000
  ...Rebuilding suspension - suggestions From: ralphmeyermann@gmail.com To: rueffy@hotmail.com CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com If anything is loose it will make more...
• Three busted tires on same wheel, why?
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:33:39 -0700
  ...Could that be just a coincidence or is there a problem with the front suspension somewhere? The multivan runs straight and steady, with all...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 21:29:18 -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...
• Front Seats for EV
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 11:56:47 +0200
  ...Due to the lack of air supply for a vehicle, the best that could be done until now was built-in mechanical suspension. Apart...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:54:16 +0000
  ...these what you need: > > > http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/vanagon-suspension/front-suspension-parts/hardware/stainless-steel-endlink-hardware-kit.html > > > > On...
• Looking for syncro 16" quality shock absobers or suspension kit (FWD)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 09:10:55 -0500
  ...If you know something about that, could you please tell me the manufacturer of reference models of high quality shock absorbers (or suspension kit...
• Falken ZE-912 tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:20:12 -0500
  ...They fit the 16" TireRack on-sale rims just great, with about 1/2" of clearance from the suspension. No need for spacers. Ride...
• Re: syncros 14'' & 16'' for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 1997 23:10:57 +0000
  > + tires 31x10x16, lots of options THAT FITS UNDER STOCK 16" SUSPENSION??? GEEEZ John vwbus@netbiz.net
• Re: Suspension-2nd try
  Historical mailing list - Michael Norden
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:28:07 -0800
  ...Tom F. --- Michael Norden <mike@NORTACK.COM> wrote: > Hi, > > > > On Friday I asked, but got no response to the > paragraph below on > suspension. Thought...
• 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: Possibly NLA Suspension Parts
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 17:36:40 -0800
  ...Switching to the later model suspension would have been wise in my case, but, well, hindsight. Plus I had the spare parts in hand...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:48:55 -0400
  ...thanks, t On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 3:34 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > Im done with my suspension other than...
• Re: Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 21:36:02 -0500
  Suspension squeks up front usually caused by Upper control arm bushings. These are available aftermarket and the bentley manual gives good instructions on instalation...
• Re: anti-rust info from mbz list
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 95 10:25:14 gmt
  ...Like Hammerite, which is a thick, rust inhibiting paint that is good for floorpans and suspension parts and Coppaslip, a grease that you use...
• twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:27:38 -0500
  ...On the initial test runs around the neighborhood, there was a lot of noise in the front suspension, right under my feet, which seemed...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:03:35 -0400
  ...At 12:48 AM 6/18/98 -0700, you wrote: >With a vehicle as neat and versatile as a vw syncro, good suspension is...
• Re: Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 20 May 2001 20:01:33 -0700
  ...Squeeky Front Suspension > Dear Squeeky, > > I have found that my van here in Rochester starts squeekin' as soon > at the outside temp is around...
• Re: Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:01:01 -0700
  ...Squeeky Front Suspension >Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 22:31:04 -0500 > >My front suspension is squeeky. I've given it a good shot...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 01:32:29 -1000
  > I think it's the old torsionbar suspension and extra groundclearance > of the Splits and Bays which made them so good offroad. > Responsiveness and...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon >>source
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:03:37 +1200
  >Place of purchase: > >Performance Suspension Technology > > >http://www.p-s-t.com > >VOLKSWAGEN > >Vanagon Front Dia. Rear Dia. >1980-86 1 7/8 >1987...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 23:13:25 +1200
  ...I think it's the old torsionbar suspension and extra groundclearance of the Splits and Bays which made them so good offroad. Responsiveness and...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:16:45 EDT
  ...Removing the shocks will however remove a limit to the suspension travel, but they do not determint the height of the van. See for...
• paging Ron Semko
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 11:29:16 -0800
  Hi Ron, Looks like I have a faulty email address for you. Please contact me re: air suspension group purchase. Peter
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:01:11 -0400
  ...Urethane suspension bushes? http://www.interstateplastics.com/meta/fmdel.htm Amazing what you can find with a quick Google search........ Cheers, Doug David Baker...
• Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:14:56 EDT
  There are many ways to improve the stock suspension. 1) Adding different tires- stiffer sidewalls 2) Add different springs 3) Add different shocks- lower...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:06:20 -0600
  If anything is loose it will make more of a clunk rather than a thud sound,when I was going thru my front suspension...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:45:06 -0900
  ...Any source for these springs? Seems like the way to go to maintain ride quality and factory suspension travel. Paul '87 Westy ================================= on 12...
• Re: Suspension thumping
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 19:23:18 -0700
  ...Tires are 205/70-14 Bridgestone > Turanza at slightly less than recommended pressures. > Suspension bushings are creaky. > > '87 Wolfsburg ('The Bismarck')
• Re: Suspension parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:24:31 -0500
  ...Andrew Grebneff wrote: > I have found two guaranteed sources of front suspension parts. One is > a South African exlistee. The other is the owner...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:15:19 -0400
  ...If you look carefully you can see it here on the > T3 Technique site: > > http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex- > suspension-bushings/radius...
• Re: fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 20:13:51 -0700
  ...fuel filter and suspension > Howdy > > I just joined this list so please forgive me if these questoins have > been asked a lot. First off...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia high top dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:44:49 -0700
  ...Lots of �compliance." <http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/whiteline-suspension-bushings/steering-rack-bushings.html> Jim On Jun 13, 2014, at 8:10 AM...
• Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:42:26 -0400
  This weekend I'm am going to rebuild the front suspension on my 91 2wd. I've been soaking the components in penetrating oil...