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Re: Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:22:37 -0700
...So the height of the turn table isn't such a factor for that side. And my Significant Rider Spends a lot of travel...
Re: To unite, or separate (the air bags)
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 13:04:13 -0600
...of them failing, the van would drop to it's original ride height evenly, without laying to one side like a dead carp. The...
Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:19:42 -0700
...to ride on 14" wheels and taller tires. If you switched to 15" or larger wheels and kept the original overall height, you had...
Greetings, I'm back, Engine Swaps= Hot Rodding!!!
Historical mailing list - brad
Sun, 9 Nov 1997 18:31:30 +0500
...nice powerful engine swap, and has anyone done any suspension modifications? Lowering ride height, disk rotor improvement?? Thanks alot for any help. Drive Safely..
Re: westy lists to port
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:05:19 -0800
...about having their springs stretched in order to restore the original ride height. I have to think this would be a relatively temporary solution...
Air Lift & springs
Historical mailing list - mark lortie
Fri, 14 Jan 2000 11:20:59 -0800
...But ideally I think I would want a shock that could adapt to increased ride height and an adjustable (rigid) spacer between the shock...
Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Nov 1995 20:52:49 -0500
...Not for the Syncro, Jim. > A longer shock might even >bottom out when squished to the shorter ride height. > >Jim Davis >87 Syncro >88...
Re: Spring advice
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:58:37 +0000
...comfort, ride height and road handling. The set up brings his GL tintop a bit higher than an 85 but lower than a Syncro...
ride height/saggy butt -- my fix
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:52:05 -0800
Hello, I checked out all the fixes put forth towards this and thought if I am going to spend the time building something why...
ok, you gotta look at this one ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:01:38 -0500
...alloys for extra ride height 8 ply tires gives a 4,000 pound carrying capacity + factory roof rack with spare tire A/C, electronics...
Syncro Springs On My 2WD 84' Westy
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:18:05 -0500
...The Syncro springs make the ride very stiff. I must say the ride is much rougher than an 86' Syncro I previously ownded. However...
Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Sat, 4 Aug 2007 22:59:39 -0700
...The 215/75 R15 BFG's would > give > > me about 2 cm more ride height compared to the > 195R14 > > Hankooks. The spacer (15 mm...
Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:54:51 -0800
...My next generation lift kit features springs with the SAME ride height as the stock Syncro on most vehicles and up to 2cm taller...
Re: Does anyone know anything about this van "1991 Vanagon Carat 5 Speed manual"?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 15:26:33 -0400
...The newer had lower ride height and shifted much smoother despite having more than twice the mileage. I'm surprised the seller does not...
Re: Reinforced tires - what about other vans?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:07:06 -0700
...Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Allan, I think any lower ride height of the routan is more than offset > by its 1200 lb...
Re:fuel guage question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 27 Sep 1994 10:50:11 EDT
...The wiper arm that rides in the tank is a linear wiper, but the tank sides are not parallel, causing more gas to be...
Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps- reply
Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:58:18 -0500
...I did the math on this one, and found that with the ride height of a non-syncro Vanagon, the largest tire size that...
Re: Tire Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Mon, 20 May 2002 12:21:41 -0700
...we did some measuring of ride height on friday (got 10-11 vans done) and the largest tires i saw on 15 in rims...
Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:18:34 -0500
...The result was a stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I can see how they would be useful with, say, an iron-block...
Re: 84 Westy -- Shock Questions
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:10:23 -0400
I'm running the HD Bilstein's in my 84 Westy, and haven't noticed the height difference of 7/8". I'm 210lbs...
Re: [Syncro] Custom Syncro Springs
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Tue, 25 May 1999 19:15:37 -0700
...The ride height will be very > >> >near stock, perhaps a 1/2" taller than stockers. These > >> >springs are not intended to increase ride height...
Measurements checked, springs, and toys, ahhhh, toys
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Sat, 10 Jul 1999 01:02:55 -0600
...Now on to springs and ride height. You realize that there is a limited range over which you can actually lift the Syncro given...
Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:21:11 -0700
...Some ride height and suspension observations.. Today I began working on the traction issue with my 84..Unlike me..because I usually wait till...
Re: Lowering a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 18 Oct 2000 04:00:59 PDT
...These >Boge springs are under $400, made by the original supplier to VW, and do >not >dramatically alter the van's ride. (They are...
Re: Thicker anti-sway bar
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:58:04 -0400
...road suspension for a stock height 2WD Vanagon Westfalia Full Camper giving crisp, comfortable handling and a smooth ride under most all conditions. I...
16" van suspension lift
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 12 Jul 1997 15:46:38 -0400
...What do you say about this point? That is, do you agree that the longer drive shafts indicate an increase in suspension ride height...
Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Homework Assignment
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 22:52:08 -0700
...really want to do with it is restore it to "normal" ride height >which would be about an inch in the back and half...
Re: Saggy Westy Rear
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:24:43 -0400
...I have noticed that my rear ride height is low on the drivers side. I have read that this is 'normal' for a Westfalia...
Custom Coil Springs for 2WD & Syncro Ready
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 13:31:33 -0700
...more compression of the rear suspension and thus a slightly lower ride height in the rear. If you have a Tiico and custom springs...
Performance...any ideas?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:59:14 -0500
...no sway bars and stock ride height/shocks. What else can I do? I have a new Rotor/Cap and platinum 4 Bosch Plugs...
Re: The Ideal vanagon
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 15:08:39 -0400
...Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you >>to drop the ride height in order to fit into garages >> >> > >Can't agree with that...
Re: The Ideal vanagon
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 19:56:46 -0700
...Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you >>to drop the ride height in order to fit into garages >> >> > >Can't agree with that...
Re: 15 inches wheel, better stability; what about side walls
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 15:44:27 -0600
...But what about the side walls height ? Will a larger diameter 15 inches tire hanble the same as a smaller diameter tire on 14...
Re: Measurements checked, springs, and toys, ahhhh, toys
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Sun, 11 Jul 1999 23:13:51 -0700
...No permanent damage to all concerned, BUT I did have a nasty bruise > for a few weeks. > > Now on to springs and ride height...
Re: Grounded Spare Tire Carriers for my Rear End
Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:27:25 EDT
...Happy Friday, List; Installing stiffer springs to increase rear ride-height is essential for safety, especially when carrying passengers for hire. Ground loops are...
Re: Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:27:18 -0500
...Vanagon SPRINGS now in! >This bothered me in Ron's original description of "ride height". You cannot >measure from tire top to fender well...
Re: How to lower a Westy?
Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:24:54 -0800
...The ride is STIFF. IMHO, if I were to do this again, I'd make sure to use BILSTEIN shocks - to balance the stiffer...
Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR) Now Front Springs
Historical mailing list - C B
Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:01:41 -0800
I see Moog 5658 springs (I believe these fit Chevy Blazers and Montecarlos) should give me just about the front ride height, 17"+, that...
Re: performance tires
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 22 Jun 1997 11:24:38 -0700
...Load ratings are NOT everything! The cross-section and rim-to-pavement dimensions are important in determining ride comfort and/or handling capabilities... Vanagons...
Re: NEW Springs for Vgn (incl Syncro) - Lowered, Taller, & Stock
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 17 Jul 2004 10:48:06 -0700
...I will also have German made replacement non-Syncro springs that keep both the ride quality and height approximately stock, for those who have...
scorpio wheels work great on my syncro!
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Tue, 15 May 2001 10:52:56 -0700
...the ride height is phenomenal, and even though it's about 2.4" difference i don't feel like i am going to tip...
Re: Audi seats in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 23 Sep 2000 02:16:52 EDT
...The Audi seats are a good bit higher in the seat portion than the vanagon seats, and combine that with the extra height of...
Re: H&R springs
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:53:38 -0800
I'm with Ben on the ride, seems the HR springs are tight and feel most bumps, if the road is nice your in...
Re: Spring spacers
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:52:06 -0700
...Raises or lowers a corner of the racecar... > > 2.) Don't believe it? Then measure the ride height, install a spacer > and remeasure. That...
Re: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up!
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:37:04 -0500
...when I wanted to level the ride height on our '88 GL, I made spring spacers out of plastic kitchen cutting boards. I think...
Syncro ride height data collecting...
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Sun, 5 Oct 1997 20:03:03 +0000
Hello Listees. It was pointed out to me that the place to measure from isn't that clear in my previous note. I'd...
Re: What's a "carat"?
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 23:00:36 -0400
...Lowered springs all around (a lower ride height). Power windows and locks. Cruise control. Power mirrors. Plastic bumpers with matching full length body molding...
Re: Which Aftermarket Springs?
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:30:52 -0700
...Can't vouch for the stock height springs (they're also $100 more IIRC), but I replaced the springs in my '86 Westy with...
Bus Depot Spring Report
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:03:04 -0400
...I believe the first owner was a "tuner.") My new springs leave my Carat at about the same height it used to be. It...
Maybe dirt bikes have different springs? Was Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - David Bayer
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 14:01:51 -0700
...He says that the adjust nut didn't change the spring's stiffness or softness, just the ride height of the rear of the...
Re: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 16:39:27 -0400
...Both David Marshall and Tim below measure the ride height of their vans with the Marshall Springs and the jury is in: the vans...
Re: Rear Suspension Question
Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
09 May 96 23:26:07 EDT
...Read up on adjusting the ride height (torsion bar) in the rear before starting the project. It's a good thing to do while...
Test Results re Syncro Bilsteins
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 21:52:19 -0700
...Some increase in ride height...about 1/2 inch. They seem like they will be perfect off road with a camping load and a...
Doughnut Height Measurement Data
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:58:47 -0400
...I went out and measured the ride height of the van. (I followed the factory method of measuring the distance from the center of...
Re: Spring advice
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:20:40 +0000
...comfort, ride height and road handling. The set up brings his GL tintop a bit higher than an 85 but lower than a Syncro...
Cutting board spring spacers
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:25:54 +0000
...to the bottom of the wheel arch for consistency) and made ride height at all four corners approximately even. A sagless Westy, quite an...
Michelin XCA tires
Historical mailing list - jrbelknap
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 19:05:53 -0700
...Also, the van does seem a bit more sensitive to sidewinds now, with them pumped up, probably due to the greater ride height and...
Re: Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:21:20 -0700
...What this means is that any handling degradation you feel is mostly due to alignment change that occurs as the ride height changes over...
Re: 16" Syncro-Bus
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 19 Jun 1996 06:01:46 -0400
...I am going to forward to you a note about measuring the ride height of your van. I'd like to know how high...
Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 10:22:18 EST
...The greaser went on to tell me how he was "customizing" his new ride. First he painted it flat black to get that mean...