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Re: Vanagon Sway Bars - PST
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:02:04 -0400
...The rear requires a fair amount of > > > drilling into the frame and trailing arms... ONe thing to note is to > > > make > > > sure you have...
Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 06:26:39 -0800
...from time to time when I make some Syncro 16 rear trailing arms, I would like to have the ability to make the longer...
Re: lifting the vanagon.(long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:17:42 -0500
...come up with so far: > > front suspension: > upper and lower a-arms need lengthening. > rework the shock and spring attachment points. > steering system? > ball...
Vanagon Sway Bars - pics
Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 23:21:41 -0700
...The rear requires a fair amount of drilling into the frame and trailing arms... ONe thing to note is to make sure you have...
Re: rear anti-sway bar - Info and Pictures
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:13:09 -0400
...they also connect to the Vanagon rear trailing arms in slightly different places. You can't compare the strength of the Ambulance rear bars...
Re: rear discs
Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:28:54 -0400
what I have is a baja bug with my-own trailing arms and vanagon bearing assemblies,axles and stubaxles, I had on there T3...
Vanagon List Profiled In Washington Post Today
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 09:35:31 -0400
...derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls</a> </div> <div>To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see</div> <div>  &nbsp...
Re: Small successes first Axle in
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:42:54 -0700
...I replaced my trailing arms this last weekend , was a chore, but I can’t imagine doing the axles blindfolded. You have my greatest...
Benefits of a rear sway bar?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 12:28:27 -0700
...The trailing arms (for that option) have mounting brackets attached. Not in the US, from what I've seen. No brackets in the US...
rear discs
Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 09:35:24 -0400
...I had to custom design and build trailing arms for the van hub/bearing assmbly, (nice that they bolt on) well the thick of...
Re: A modern Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:48:21 -0500
...The rear suspension looked like Vanagon trailing arms, coil springs, etc. Wouldn't be too hard to throw a rear engine set up in...
Re: New Version of ETKA Out
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 17:24:49 -0500
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/11535 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Spring advice
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:15:16 -0500
...Ideally when loaded the radius rods, trailing arms, upper control arms and tie rods should be close to level. > > Next important consideration is shocks...
Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:09:59 -0400
...No need for pressing into the rear trailing arm. https://t3technique.com/collections/rear-suspension-parts/products/powerflex-two-piece-trailing-arm-bushing-set...
Re: Fwd NYT: Farewell, Old Bus
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 20:54:51 -0800
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/7221 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: rear anti-sway bar
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:37 -0800
...I also installed the brackets on the > rear > trailing arms on top of the seam rather than below the seam. Installation > is relatively easy...
Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 14:13:29 -0500
...The trailing arms (for that option) have mounting brackets attached. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 albell@uvic.ca http://homepage...
CV Joint Protectors MAJOR SYNCRO POST
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 5 May 2001 11:37:53 -0400
...16" REAR TRAILING ARMS To participants in the purchase of 16" rear trailing arms: these are now all in the mail. There is one...
Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:49:08 -0500
...from time to time when I make some Syncro 16 rear trailing arms, I would like to have the ability to make the longer...
Re: Slider Extension
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 5 Mar 2013 20:53:32 -0700
...All drive train parts are aftermarket, with 930s, fat axles, Burley 16" trailing arms, adjustable front and rear suspension a la Abercrombie....actually, everything...
Re: preventive maintenance Now New Vehicle
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:50:31 -0700
...you own one of those "I can eat off the rear trailing arms" late model beauties <grin>, one POV to take when approaching maintenance...
Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:28:43 -0400
Years ago, my '84 GL brake lines rusted right at the plastic clips on the rear trailing arms. One was leaking and the other...
Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:06:02 -0500
...I prol'ly won't saftey wire the 88 simply becasue the bolts in the trailing arms are so hard to get to. Use...
Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:30:23 -0400
...No need for pressing into the rear trailing arm. > https://t3technique.com/collections/rear-suspension-parts/products/powerflex-two-piece-trailing-arm-bushing-set...
Re: Go Westy Introduces 2.4L WBX
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 4 Sep 2003 19:42:32 -0700
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/11535 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 12:32:45 -0700
...The trailing arms (for that option) have mounting brackets attached. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 albell@uvic.ca http://homepage...
Re: Stock 16" syncro steel wheel
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:06:39 -0700
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/11535 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Alternate Syncro Ratios and Configurations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:29:14 -0500
...How large a tire can I go to WITHOUT installing the > special 16" trailing arms? I was intending on installing 225/70-16 BFG...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022 (#2022-18)
Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:02:00 -0500
...quoted-printable > > Old, well from a 90 Syncro, trailing arms that I=E2=80=99m refurbishing. I > g= > ot them back from the sandblaster...
Re: Trying To Understand Tie rod Adjustments
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:10:41 -0700
...I measured ~1/16" difference between trailing edge of rims and leading edge of rims. Thanks again, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:50:13 -0500
...10,000 > miles I would leave things alone until the rear trailing arms need to be > removed for some other reason. After all, it...
Re: My Van Runs Now 245/75/16 Re: anything special I should do after vans been sitting?
Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:26:22 -0700
...changed all my springs and front shocks and also my > rear trailing arms to 16" type. Changing the front lower control arm > bushing swap...
Re: Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:38:00 -0700
...rear trailing arms ..........decently advanced suspension for the era, very much so. In that department, Buses are antiques. Ever have to get the Swing...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022 (#2022-18)
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:40:59 -0800
...quoted-printable >> >> Old, well from a 90 Syncro, trailing arms that I=E2=80=99m refurbishing. I >> g= >> ot them back from the sandblaster...
Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:42:38 -0600
...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: rear anti-sway bar - Info and Pictures
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:38:14 -0700
...they also connect > to > the Vanagon rear trailing arms in slightly different places. You can't > compare the strength of the Ambulance rear bars...
Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:38:26 -0500
...from time to time when I make some Syncro 16 rear trailing arms, I would like to have the ability to make the longer...
Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:23:02 -0400
...Also, I read your info on the rear bushings for the trailer arms. Mine are poor and no longer adjustable. Luckily my rear is...
New Version of ETKA Out
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 18:04:30 -0400
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022 (#2022-18)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:54:23 -0800
...quoted-printable >>> >>> Old, well from a 90 Syncro, trailing arms that I=E2=80=99m refurbishing. I >>> g= >>> ot them back from the sandblaster...
Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 09:21:53 -0800
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/7221 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Transaxle Shop/Syncro r/p ratios
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 12 Aug 1998 17:37:12 -0400
...But you might have to change your rear trailing arms to fit this larger tire, and there may be clearance issues up front too...
Re: [Syncro] Roll Over Angle?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:41:15 -0400
...derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls</a> </div> <div>To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see</div> <div>  &nbsp...
Re: gasket between cv joint and stub axle
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:08:40 -0400
...gasket between cv joint and stub axle > > Volks, > I have been replacing the rear trailing arms on my '91 GL. It has lived > it...
Re: Searched archives. Missing CV bolt question
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:32:29 -0400
...I prol'ly won't saftey > wire the 88 simply > becasue the bolts in the trailing arms are so hard > to get to. Use...
Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 12:10:03 -0700
...m > looking to replace the rubber on the sway bar and trailing arms as well. > What I wanted to know is........before I pull...
Re: Alternate Syncro Ratios and Configurations #2
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 11:02:41 -0500
...The big problem with larger tires is that you are limited by wheel well size , trailing arms. etc. You must also consider the effect...
Re: My Westy is totaled!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:54:27 -0500
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/11535 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
My Van Runs Now 245/75/16 Re: anything special I should do after vans been sitting?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:08:11 -0500
...changed all my springs and front shocks and also my rear trailing arms to 16" type. Changing the front lower control arm bushing swap...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - dylan
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:44:13 -0800
...10,000 > miles I would leave things alone until the rear trailing arms need to be > removed for some other reason. After all, it...
Re: changing auto transmission
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:16:06 -0600
...jacked at the frame crossmembers in front of the lower rear trailing arms, but where should the axle stands be placed? Actually, I plan...
Re: rear anti-sway bar
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:03:33 -0500
...I also installed the brackets on the >> rear >> trailing arms on top of the seam rather than below the seam. Installation >> is relatively easy...
Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:58:33 -0700
...10,000 > miles I would leave things alone until the rear trailing arms need to be > removed for some other reason. After all, it...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Wed, 25 May 2016 20:44:26 -0400
...I'm going to check my trailing arm bushings tomorrow as well. best vinnie On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 8:38 PM, KI4TLF...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Thu, 26 May 2016 11:49:31 -0400
...I'm on my way up to Carrera Motors, and they're gonna put it on the lift, check the trailing arm bushings and...
Re: Sway bar link breakage - are you at risk?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 02:08:21 -0400
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/11535 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Engine rebuilding resources
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 07:28:02 -0500
...and the new airtools, but that's another story.) The rear trailing arms look pretty ugly next to the new backing plates, but I...
Re: tire sidewall - question
Historical mailing list - Leon
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:52:06 -0800
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/11535 > To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see > http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Big Tire TOUR DE FORCE--Per Lingrin Blows Us Away
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 22:21:17 -0500
...a set of 16" wheel arches and a set of 16" trailing arms and seem to have found the absolute cheapest way of importing...
Fwd NYT: Farewell, Old Bus
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 22:23:59 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/7221</a><br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...