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• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 23:33:14 -0700
  ...They all are regulated down to the very millimeter in every aspect except....sway bar settings, ride height (limited to a few millimeters allowed...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous!
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:32:55 EST
  ...depending on which tire you choose, the audi wheels can ride at the same height as the VW wheel. try it...you might like...
• Re: Shims Swaybars CVs and Steve's Spings
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:27:44 -0800
  ...My van was restored to the > stock ride height plus a little. I added shims on all four corners. > 12mm(1/2") in the...
• Re: Tire ratio effects
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 15 May 2009 17:04:18 -0400
  ...There is a small increase (a slight bit over 1 inch) in ride height. I probably have something like 35000 miles on these tires...
• Re: ok, you gotta look at this one ...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 05:08:29 -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...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:26:37 -0400
  ...Mine looks more like the stock Carat height (and ride) which is what I wanted. The HR springs gave a harsher, more sport-tuned...
• Parking brake pressure (was I've had it) - NVC !
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:39:25 -0700
  ...There are 4 suspension heights to chose from ...with handle in the cockpit : zero hyduallic pressure ( ground clearance is about 4 inches then, and...
• Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:49:50 EDT
  ...The ride was firmer, I was OK with the ride but my wife did not like the harder ride, on rough roads it was...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 May 2020 19:26:06 -0700
  ...control arm then the Waterboxers > but there is little difference in ride height. Another indicator is the > angle of the upper control arm. Should...
• Re: has anyone tried h&r springs?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:52:49 -0700
  ...They should allow a loaded westy to ride at about the height an empty one does now with the tall stock springs. More info...
• Re: Traction
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:03:41 +0000
  ...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: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd-Feeling defensive here!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:01:09 -0500
  ...Because of an additional ride height of almost 2", I put a Pro Comp shock that is a 14", stock height is 12". We...
• Re: Rear wheels lean inward
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 14:33:50 -0400
  ...How is the ride height at the rear? Does it match the specs? What are the camber settings now? More than a degree or...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 09:41:51 -0700
  ...Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you > to drop the ride height in order to fit into garages > 10.) Redesigned weight distribution to...
• H&R Srings-Final Determination
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 13:03:52 -0600
  ...The result of this installation was a significant increase in lateral stability, enhanced cornering stability, a lower overall ride height. On smooth pavement the...
• Spring Break Again
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 19:00:10 -0600
  ...Boge springs ride great, bases on 100 miles of driving & they are not the best if you have 15" wheels Based on this limited...
• Re: [Syncro] FW: Syncro Bilstein shocks purchase
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 14:19:52 PDT
  ...ride height? Is it that they are unique and rare? How many list members have tried these? Any testimonials? Are they designed for ride...
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 10:21:08 EST
  ...Then, if don't already own a tall-sitting '85, you can purchase those limited-run $400 springs that will raise you ride height...
• Syncro Lift Kit now in production - 10% list member discount [Advertisement]
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 19:00:56 -0800
  ...Solid steel shims are installed above the rear springs to safely increase ride height without changing the spring rate for a more controlled ride...
• Re: Ride height (was Re: Total restoration cost!)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 08:39:05 -0500
  Hi Frank, Actually, Dennis Jolliffe picked up a 40K-miles aircooled van from ebay two years ago that was VERY cheap thanks to an...
• Re: rear camber adjust/ride height
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 22:56:16 -0700
  At 10:19 PM 10/6/96 PST, you wrote: > >On Sat, 5 Oct 1996 22:20:11 -0500 Austin <austins@ix.netcom.com...
• Re: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 22:43:44 -0500
  ...The trailer ran nice and level behind the van due to the height of the hitch from the ground and launching the boats was...
• Re: Which Aftermarket Springs?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 14:36:12 +0000
  ...by vendor or by product brand or model? > BTW, I only want to get back to normal ride height for a '90 Westy. > Thanks
• Vanbegon shocks
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 00:03:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...anyhow, the gas pressurization makes for a very effective spring; she's a 2wd with the ride-height of a Synchro. For the first...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 08:40:51 EST
  In a message dated 1/2/03 1:03:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, mcnock@EASYSTREET.COM writes: << Problem: I have an 85 westy...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 17:59:13 -0400
  ...Mine looks more like the stock Carat height (and ride) which is what I wanted. The HR springs gave a harsher, more sport-tuned...
• suspension specs
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:58:14 -0700
  ...Ride height is not that useful really, because its hard to compare without knowing weight on front axle. Would be nice to know the...
• Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:14:56 -0700
  ...I don't carry as much weight as Mark and I prefer optimum handling over increased ride height. In the end, I may stay...
• Re: Spring Spacers?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:15:08 -0700
  ...If you get true coilovers with adjustable spring perches you can easily dial any ride height you need, within reason. Koni makes em, Bilsteen...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:44:09 -0800
  ...small rings that you can stack to fine tune the front ride height. Just throwing out ideas. > > Christopher > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:55:40 -0700
  ...inch of height compared >to the oil-filled Boges. The front end dropped 2 inches compared with this >combo. The ride is noticeably firmer...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:21:34 -0800
  ...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: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:29:13 -0400
  ...Just to clarify, they put the van's ride height at about the same as a Carat, but they are not the same springs...
• Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 11:02:04 -0800
  ...you look way cooler >and handle way better, still with stock ride height. You will need to have a >machinist bore out the hub...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:21:42 -0700
  ...comfort, ride > height and road handling. The set up brings his GL tintop a bit higher than > an 85 but lower than a Syncro...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 21:29:18 -0700
  ...Of >course, this raises the height of the bike by reducing sag, too. What Fred >and Derek, et al. have said is pretty convincing...
• Re: opinions on shocks... please
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:47:25 -0800
  ...off pavement much...my 2013 Jeep Wrangler has a very soft ride...nearly boat like Patrick Spragge > On Nov 27, 2016, at 8:19...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:39:10 -0400
  ...Result is the 84 is now the same height as my 85. Both vans have larger tires. Both vans handle very similarly and ride...
• Different tire size
  Historical mailing list - Becky Bos
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 00:52:53 -0400
  ...Second, I think it was stated recently on the list that in 1988 VW lowered the vanagon ride height, would that make these tires...
• Re: To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 22:59:36 -0600
  ...Improved ride and handling as well. I did not connect the two bags but ran them independently. However, the sag is starting to return...
• Re: KAW springs anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:23:37 -0400
  ...Syncro front end alignment is effected by spring height. The angle of the upper control arm affects both the camber and toe. If too...
• Re: Wheels and Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 11:33:59 -0700
  ...but then its a '85 (highest ride height year for 2wd) and not a heavy westy... chris
• Re: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 10:45:53 -0500
  ...but it had: > > A tachometer. > Lowered springs all around (a lower ride height). > Power windows and locks. > Cruise control. > Power mirrors. > Plastic bumpers with...
• Re: Vanagon spring height differences?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:01:05 -0800
  Hi Tony, I have an '85 and felt that the ride was too high in the front. I used the front springs from a...
• Initial impressions of Betts springs/OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 18:09:54 -0500
  ...Initial height specs, measured from the center of the wheel to the fender lip: Rear, 19 3/8" (both sides), left front, 19 1...
• Vanagon Wieght Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 10:59:46 -0500
  ...and more than likely only 3/4th's of the original ride height. I'd like to see this Van carrying 1800 lbs. The...
• Canoe rack for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 07:15:22 -0700
  ...Is this method possible on the front also? Any other solutions for increasing ride height on 2wd Westies? We located a new camping spot...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires / Summer Must Be Over
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 06:13:19 EDT
  ...a slightly lower profile than you currently have, thus lowering your ride height approx. 12.5mm(roughly 1/2in). Your speedometer will slightly less...
• Lift
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:43:44 +0000
  ...Their opinion was that the front springs were unnecessary, they would make the ride even stiffer, and there was no perceived sag in the...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 08:26:18 -0600
  ...Once you load the system (van or bike) you > > are changing the ride height. > > Preload is only effected when you have a constrained spring...
• Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:47:39 -0700
  Pete, What are your opinions on the new springs? They did perk up the ride height, right? Feel good? Alistair > On Jun 27, 2021...
• Re: STOLEN SYNCRO - Where Do They Go?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 13:14:03 -0500
  ...Some of the vehicles reported stolen on the various lists have turned up and were obviously 'joy riders' but I can't recall seeing...
• Re: Traction
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:03:10 -0800
  ...Some ride height and suspension observations.. > > > > Today I began working on the traction issue with my 84..Unlike > >me..because > >I usually wait till...
• Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:14:56 EDT
  ...1) Adding different tires- stiffer sidewalls 2) Add different springs 3) Add different shocks- lower/raise ride height, increased spring rate� 4) Add different...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:04:07 -0600
  ...One thing to consider when raising the ride height is the effect on the suspension geometry. The front radius rods control the caster (relationship...
• Re: bashing was: vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:51:56 -0800
  ...That vanagon was way way more useful around there, 'cause the load height didn't require you to break yer back throwing stuff into...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:23:12 -0700
  ...the suspension than an ordinary syncro! The only difference in the ride height is in the wheels and tires. The technical specs in my...
• Re: Does a FORD F150 F250 F350 BRONCO SMITTYBILT fit a front of a a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:56:29 +0000
  ...Either > that or some creative rewelding of the mounting brackets. > > > Route 66 Rider! > Ramon Hill > Live Long and Be Free > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:17:06 -0800
  ...Kind of like when I used to ride dirt bikes down the Baja peninsula. During the ride, I often thought to myself "why the...
• Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:48:14 -0700
  ...On off-road racing bikes, the spring adjustment is referred to as "sag height." This is the amount the suspension sags when fully loaded...