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Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Wed, 25 May 2016 23:10:11 -0400
...Or, maybe the trailing arm is swinging in-and-out by revolution - creating a hammer effect There doesn't seem to be anything the...
Re: Stock 16" syncro steel wheel
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:04:02 -0400
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: Front Suspension Blues (Got the Squeeks)
Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:25:07 -0400
...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: insurance claim tips
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:17:40 -0400
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:30:08 -0400
...derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls</a> </div> <div>To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see</div> <div>  &nbsp...
Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 11:37:07 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/7221</a><br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:36:56 -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: syncro tranny
Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 18:45:41 EST
...com/group/Syncro/message/7221</A> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see <A HREF="http://groups.yahoo...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 26 May 2016 09:55:59 -0400
...Or, maybe the trailing arm is swinging > in-and-out by revolution - creating a hammer effect > There doesn't seem to be anything the...
Go Westy Introduces 2.4L WBX
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 4 Sep 2003 18:55:33 -0400
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" alloys for the vanagon, check this out
Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 24 May 2001 06:50:23 -0700
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls > To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see > http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:02:46 -0500
...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: [Syncro] Re: Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 08:34:38 +1000
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: SWAY BAR DISCONNECTS.....GREAT FOR SYNCROS!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 5 Jul 2002 10:45:07 -0400
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: [Syncro] About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 22:27:43 -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-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 25 May 2016 22:04:38 -0400
...Once I turned right, it would > > shift out, then no more clunking. > > Replaced both lower swing arms bushing and no more problems turning > either...
Fwd: New Topo USA(R) 3.0 Mapping CDs
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 14:45:42 -0400
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 15:49:29 -0500
...derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls</a> </div> <div>To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see</div> <div>  &nbsp...
How To Get Fridge Lit (& Delorme Mapping Software)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 19 Jun 2001 12:44:08 -0400
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 May 2016 22:10:56 -0400
...Once I turned right, it would >>> shift out, then no more clunking. >>> Replaced both lower swing arms bushing and no more problems turning >> either...
Re: [Syncro] Re: Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 07:06:29 -0700
...they did some cutting and welding to the trailing arms but according to Randy F. on the mailing list, it has been done for...
MPH at RPM And Michelin MXTs
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:35:04 -0500
...derekdrew@rcn.com Email me for Viscous Couplings Now syndicating 16" Trailing Arms, Fender Flares, Final Drive Ring & Pinions '90 Syncro Westfalia... ...seen off...
Re: Rear-wheel clunk (possibly) identified
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 25 May 2016 19:38:35 -0500
...Replaced both lower swing arms bushing and no more problems turning either way. :-) It took several months to find it driving it daily. Finally...
Update on Blue Rustagon
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:33:03 +0200
...PANEL AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But then, in some areas, such as the trailing arms, there had been cracks in the Pava, and rust is below...
Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:10:28 -0700
...Set the jack stands diagonally at the outer ends of the rear trailing arms ... 'hooked' between there and the jacking point. being diagonal like...
Re: Jack Stands
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:24:08 -0800
...on the rear, I 'hook' my jackstands into the outer forward 'crook' almost......of the trailing arms. I don't use the jacking point...
Carpet FS
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:19:19 -0700
...propane tank in VG cond. > >full set of headers > >syncro rear trailing arms & hubs (still attached) > >used radiator/fan in VG cond. (about 90k...
air suspension tests on Syncro and 2WD
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Wed, 12 Apr 2000 16:11:25 -0700
...Using cable ties, I attached the valves to the brake lines that run along the top of the trailing arms. This all could be...
Re: GERMAN source for VW parts
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 11:43:06 -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...
Warning About Bad Ring And Pinion Sets
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:43:59 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: How To Get a Fridge Lit
Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 22:11:29 -0400
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls > To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see > http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: tire sidewall - question
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:24:45 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: diff.dope & rear drum shoes ETC.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:20:42 -0400
...With the Centric you need to watch for bent and binding handbrake arms and my favorite leading/trailing linings revesed or in the wrong...
Re: [Syncro] Fwd: New Topo USA(R) 3.0 Mapping CDs
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:43:20 -0700
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls > To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much > larger tires see > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Fwd: New Topo Mapping CDs
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 19 Jun 2001 12:43:46 -0400
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: POR-15 rust prevention
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 30 Mar 2001 08:34:03 -0500
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Shocks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:47:22 -0400
...You will also notice a wee bit more brake dive due to those radius rods and rear trailing arms wanting to pull straight during...
Re: Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:53:51 -0400
...rear trailing arms ..........decently advanced suspension > for the era, very much so. In that department, Buses are antiques. Ever > have to get the Swing...
My Advice on 15" tires (16" fender flares)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 16 Feb 2001 08:07:14 -0500
...I want something >that will fit with the standard trailing arms, and will work fairly well >on-road while giving me a little height...
Re: 16" steel wheels?/E code lights, relays
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 19:41:25 -0800
...using these wheel arches, it is the biggest that the rear trailing arms will allow though. The European and North American high beams are...
Wheel Weight Data Observations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 22:25:14 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/7221</a><br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 21 May 2001 11:00:17 -0700
...Coyote's 15" syncro westy with 16" trailing arms, Betts Springs, Bilstein shocks, Wessels custom axles, 15" SA wheels, large tires, modified gearing (5...
Re: A day with Waxoyl(and no Pompadore to use the leftovers on)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 11:54:45 -0500
...So I am very disturbed about these forward outer rear trailing arms bolts becoming unable to be loosened or removed in so sort of...
Re: Stockton Wheel Service
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 17 May 2003 18:19:50 -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: 15" wheels - 16
Historical mailing list - Adrian
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 00:21:39 -0700
...In the rear of the van the tires barely clear the trailing arms but they do. I am running OME shocks and a lift...
Re: Tires again
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:36:17 -0700
...front a-arms and anti-roll bar, rear trailing arms, and coil springs all around., the benz's also have a rear anti-sway...
Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!!??
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:08:09 -0800
...Come and get it in Hudson, NY 12534. * the rear trailing arms will still be there and I can load it on a trailer...
Re: 16" steel wheels?/E code lights, relays
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:31:42 -0800
...using these wheel arches, it is the biggest that the rear trailing >arms will allow though. > >The European and North American high beams are...
How To Live With Heavy List Volume--Mail Filters
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 14:17:46 -0400
...http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Re: Jack Stands
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:55:26 -0800
...hook' my jackstands into the outer forward 'crook' > almost......of the trailing arms. I don't use the jacking point there. And > the jack...
Re: [Syncro] About VAG Alloy Rear Spring Seats For 16" Models
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 23:14:07 -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: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 21 May 2001 11:28:46 -0700
...Among the notables were: > > Coyote's 15" syncro westy with 16" trailing arms, Betts > Springs, Bilstein shocks, Wessels custom axles, 15" SA > wheels, large...
Re: [Syncro] Wheel Weight Data Observations
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 19:54:31 -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: Revs per Mile Calculations
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 7 Apr 2004 22:43:58 -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: 15" wheels - 16
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 09:57:02 -0800
...In the rear of the van the tires barely clear the trailing arms but they do. I am running OME shocks and a lift...
Group Purchase Announcement Tireloc Beadlockers
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 20 Mar 2002 10:17:27 -0500
...u></font><font size=3> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
GERMAN source for VW parts
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 11:16:15 -0400
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: Any experience with the GoWesty 15" wheels/tires?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 4 Apr 2004 15:14:46 -0400
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Mon, 21 May 2001 15:42:50 -0500
...Among the notables were: > > Coyote's 15" syncro westy with 16" trailing arms, Betts > Springs, Bilstein shocks, Wessels custom axles, 15" SA > wheels, large...
Visser From SA to Attend Mid Atlantic Bus Van Fest
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:29:33 -0500
...Perhaps an inch smaller in diameter would result in no need to cut the body, and provide adequate clearance at the rear trailing arms...