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• Sway bar link?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:48:11 -0400
  Anyone parting out a front suspension? I'm in need of an '80-early '85 sway bar link (251 411 051) and the washers...
• Re: sway bar bushings
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:30:31 +1200
  ...Thus slop in the swaybar bushes is hardly going to have a noticable effect (unlike the bushes in the suspension itself!). But it doesn...
• Re: loaf vs AirVAN
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:03:52 +1300
  ...Besides, air-cooled >Vanagon owners get to subscribe to TWO lists!!!! >Patrick Hmmm...all VWs ever made had independent front suspension. Come to think...
• Re: Ball Joints and Tie-Rod Ends -- Squeaking suspension [was Re: Nice 84 California Westy for sale in Seattle/Vancouver]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:42:54 -0400
  ...I'm smiling but I'm serious. >Do you have any thoughts on why my rear suspension is squeaking too? No, but there aren...
• Re: Replacing Ball Joints...anything else while in there?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 26 May 2005 11:24:44 -0400
  ...Your gonna need it, if you plan to rebuild your front suspension.You may consider getting a parts vanagon , post 85, and taking the...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:23:48 -0700
  ...Vanagons ride like a truck > compared with the later, cast iron suspension Vanagons. I said that later > Vanagons rode like Cadillacs. Flywheel? who cares...
• Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:09:24 +0000
  By far the toughest bushing of the whole suspension to press out or in!!! IMHO http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=wua8um1.155n43ll...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:51:03 -0500
  ...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: fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:04:05 -0800
  ...fuel filter and suspension > > > Howdy > > > > I just joined this list so please forgive me if these questoins have > > been asked a lot. First off...
• Parking brake pressure (was I've had it) - NVC !
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:39:25 -0700
  ...Starting with the D series.....the suspension is hydrualic/penumatic. Nitrogen on top of a diaphram in a shere ( citroen people call them 'Sheres...
• Re: front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:17:40 -0400
  ...front suspension problem > Hi Mike, > I just replaced all of the ball joints, tie rods, bushings & bearings etc. > And, Wow are my tires pointed...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:33:18 -0700
  ...these what you need: >> >> >> http://www.t3technique.com/suspension-and-drivetrain/vanagon-suspension/front-suspension-parts/hardware/stainless-steel-endlink-hardware-kit.html >> >> >> >>> On...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:57:44 -0500
  ...about time to begin replacing the > wear items on the front suspension. I've never worked on this part of the > van before and...
• Re: (NVC) Fryeday - Rear end of car skips
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:35:30 -0800
  ...Like some part of the suspension is very slow to rebound when hitting a bump. I'd check/replace those struts/shocks in the...
• Re: Its Frydaye...howmany remember the Karmann Ghia "sportscar"TV commercial?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:22:56 +1200
  ...after 1982. > >tim o'brien Soggy US-market suspension in the Porsche; heavily-modified Cravat suspension. Funny, every time the Australian magazines drive a...
• Re: Vanagon-esque vehicles...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 10:21:23 -0400
  ...I never really had any complaints about the suspension performance on my Ford (twin I-beam independent front suspension with coil springs, live rear...
• Re: Falken ZE-912 tires
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 19:36:11 -0600
  ...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: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 12 May 2011 15:44:49 -0400
  Cool! Then I'd have to learn how to use it Ken :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor...
• FS '65 Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 20:08:16 -0700
  ...VW CAMPER BUS, 1965, 21 window, new red/cream paint, new mahogany interior, rebuilt engine/transmission, brakes, suspension, excellent condition, $7800/best Bill 619...
• Positive feedback for Volks Cafe!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:23:23 -0500
  Just placed a good sized order to overhaul my front suspension and was very pleased. Helpful on the phone and same day shipment! Great...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:36:43 -0400
  > This guy needs to be writing for TV infomercials, not wasting his time > on ebaying vanagon parts. I think the seller is the list...
• Re: Cliffs, road markers, handling and sheep
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 May 2000 11:09:39 +1200
  ...US-market BMWs certainly had soggy suspensions, at least in the 1980s. I remember an Australian magazine, "Modern Motor", which tested a 528 against...
• Pooh - First engine and suspension photographs
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 13:25:37 +0100
  ...in progress' on the engine, exhaust (muffler) heat exchanges and front suspension. It needed a lot of work done before it was roadworthy. I...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:47:47 -0400
  ...Urethane suspension bushes? What is this "local plastics house" stuff? You think every town and village has a plastics supplier like they used to...
• Re: Suspension squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:11:49 -0800
  ...last sound most > profoundly. > > bob > '87 Syncro Westy > >> My '87 syncro suspension has always made noise but on an 800 mile trip over >> thanksgiving...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:50:30 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Apr 24, 2020, at 9:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Some considerations of lifting the suspension, as you go...
• Re: Syncro EV Question
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:11:40 +0100
  ...The viscous coupling sits ahead of the rear axle, which has diff lock and independent suspension. No terrain gear, 5speed straight gearbox. You cant...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:50:39 -0800
  ...Since you > will have to some disassembly to change it, consider a thorough inspection > and overhaul of the complete suspension. An often overlooked part...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:56:04 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!! > At 8:15 AM -0800 12/5/00, Buettner, Peter wrote: > >Hi all, > > > >Good news from...
• What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:57:06 -0500
  ...For the record, I did have some of the front suspension bushings replaced, but not this one. I assume that means that this should...
• Airbag suspension for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Folkman Jr.
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:56:21 -0500
  ...Would it be possible to put an airbag suspension in a Vanagon? Has it ever been done? I think this would work, as long...
• Four-1 Product Drops, Patented S.I.C.K. Technology
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 1 Apr 2023 14:25:37 -0700
  I gotta get some of these! 😁 https://www.methodracewheels.com/products/301-se-suspension-edition-matte-black?variant=40555981996093 (try to remember today's...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:39:07 -0700
  ...sports vans' ..... > they have a sporting type suspension ......coil springs, rear trailing > arms, A-arm front suspension ( so do Lamborgini's ) rack and pinion...
• Ball Joints Replacement Question
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 10:44:17 -0700
  ...Westfalia because he said that there was "considerable" play in the suspension caused by the worn bj. Is is advisable to replace all ball...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:09:32 -0400
  At 12:05 PM 6/18/98 -0700, you wrote: >Fred, I really appreciate your feedback and knowledge re my suspension musings. I >wanted...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 18:12:25 -0700
  My vote goes to T3Tech http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/powerflex-suspension-bushings/upper-control-arm-bushings.html I know that these are a...
• Re: Steering "clunk" noise solved??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:38:51 -0800
  ...Clunk was a broken link from the sway bar to the suspension. I found > it by having 2 friends rocking the van back and...
• Re: Strange noise
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 13:22:49 +0100
  ...It tends to be more noticable in cold weather, as the rubber suspension hardens. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:26:50 -0400
  ...What if any additional support products would be needed with the shims? I want to have everything I need to bring to my suspension...
• Rear coilovers & Procomp shock mounts at BurleyMS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 17:57:10 -0700
  ...I don't care muchfor the arches springs but Burley says it flattens out when the suspension is not at full extension. The pic...
• Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:28:09 -0500
  ...Unless you carry a significant amount of weight in the rear they are too stiff and too long, effectively removing all negative suspension travel...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:34:00 -0700
  ...Uneven worn shocks can give you a false feeling of a uneven suspension as you described. My 83.5 westy has a pair of...
• Re: [F] EV GT?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:25:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Engine - detuned Audi IMSA 5 cylinder 20V turbo - 350 hp Drive train - Audi Quatro Rally 4WD system Suspension - Double wishbone suspension front and rear...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 02:27:11 +0000
  Thanks for all the responses. I will check the the shock mounts first, IIRC the owner said the shocks were KYB. I will let...
• Re: Carfax redux
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 11:02:35 -0700
  ...one too? I bought this and now am looking at big $ to repair it... (engine, suspension, interior.. ugh!) VIN: 2272008964 Thanks in advance! Timothy
• Re: Suspension squeaks - Silicon lube!
  Historical mailing list - quadrat
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:33:59 -0800
  ...Suspension squeaks Vanners, My '87 syncro suspension has always made noise but on an 800 mile trip over thanksgiving it started getting louder and...
• Re: Bored?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:38:38 -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: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:42:11 -0500
  ...the neighborhood, there was a lot of > noise in the front suspension, right under my feet, which seemed to > settle down after a few...
• anyone have any experience w/ Van-Cafe's 48" hi-lift Jack?? / rubbing issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Dean
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:48:34 -0700
  ...Stock suspension. With 15x6 ET30 rims and BFG LT215-75R15. I rubbed for the first time this weekend while camping/exploring. It rubs at...
• Re: The Routan is dead!?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:03:27 -0800
  I guess I am what you call an educated buyer!� I can instantly tell the difference between the Dodge and VW suspension in these...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 12:48:42 -0700
  ...How much does it > >sag? Next, insert the spacer...now, when you put the full weight of the > >van on the suspension, how much...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3: Remaking of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:51:39 -0500
  ...They could use a top-quality suspension (no American-market low-grade one) and even offer a competition suspension and drivetrains, possibly sold as...
• Re: Rebuilding suspension - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:56:15 +0000
  ...Rebuilding suspension - suggestions From: ralphmeyermann@gmail.com To: rueffy@hotmail.com CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Bushings,balljoints rod ends all good? Velma 82diesel...
• Re: Go with the door sticker.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Tue, 25 Feb 97 09:24:04 -0500
  ...The main negative that worries me is the wear and tear on the suspension components. I have one Michelin MXL 205 right now (it...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 15:26:49 -0800
  did you check the top nuts of the front shocks? and the end link bushing sleeve? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1480268207728...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 23:12:34 -0400
  The last time I rebuilt the front suspension I used Lemforder and added grease fittings to ball joints and tie rod ends. In a...
• Suspension System
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 11:54:44 -0600
  My 82 Diesel does not handle as well as my 86. Is this common. I am going to change out the shocks on the...
• squeeeeeeeeeeeeek!
  Historical mailing list - tony moore
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 21:33:32 -0800
  hey volks, the front suspension in my '85 westy has the infamous vanagon squeek. anyone know exactly what causes this? some bushing of sorts...
• Re: What do you use for leveling?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 00:54:20 -0400
  <snip> Because one wheel is resting at the lower limit of the suspension, and the other three are not. <snip> If that were true...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:05:32 -0400
  When I modified and updated my wheels, suspension, sway bar, spacers etc. I found T3Technique very helpful! They really seem to understand the Vanagon...