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Best Way To Get Factory Parts From The Dealer
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 2 Nov 2001 13:04:56 -0500
...derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls</a> </div> <div>To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see</div> <div>  &nbsp...
Re: Best Way To Get Factory Parts From The Dealer
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 2 Nov 2001 14:25:42 -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...
Derek Drew's Syncro Yields $33 Million
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 9 May 2007 19:24:42 -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: [Syncro] My Advice on 15" tires (16" fender flares)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 16 Feb 2001 13:31:06 -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: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:06:21 -0500
...Ideally the trailing arms should be close to level. When at an angle, acceleration imposes lift and deceleration imposes increased drop. For the front...
Re: Oil Suggestions
Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
...semi-trailing arms Handbrake position .. floor MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4570 mm Seating ...... 10 Width overall ....... 1845 mm Fuel tank .... 85 litres Height overall...
Re: Derek Drew's Syncro Yields $33 Million
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 10 May 2007 10:00:31 -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: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 12:51:11 -0500
...Ideally the trailing arms should be close to level. When at an angle, acceleration imposes lift and deceleration imposes increased drop. For the front...
Conclusion on 235/75-15s--Thumbs Down on 4th
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 18:07:03 -0500
...So far we will have at least 5 sets of vans running around North America with the 16" trailing arms by the way, which...
Worldwide Solution For 16" Wheel (Advances Made)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:42:04 -0500
...derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls</a> </div> <div>To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see</div> <div>  &nbsp...
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Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:08:45 -0500
...Amongst the geometry issues is the angle of the rear trailing arms and from radius rods. As the lifting make tem operate out of...
The SECRET...Never break another stud, nor round a bolt head.
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:26:49 -0500
...with the 12-pointed star head that is buried inside your trailing arms. Tough nut? You bet. RULE NUMBER ONE: Soak it. Saturate with...
Re: New tires
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:51:56 -0700
...they have a sporting type suspension ......coil springs, rear trailing arms, A-arm front suspension ( so do Lamborgini's ) rack and pinion steering and...
Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 13:42:19 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/7221</a> <dd>To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see <dd>   &nbsp...
Is There A Camelback Of The North?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 16:54:47 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/7221</a><br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: 16" Alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 21 Mar 2004 11:54:02 -0500
...group/Syncro/message/11535</a> <br> To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>    &nbsp...
Re: New tires
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:26:05 -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...
Re: New tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:12:12 -0400
...they have a sporting type suspension ......coil springs, rear trailing arms, A-arm front suspension ( so do Lamborgini's ) rack and pinion steering and...
Re: Is There A Camelback Of The North?
Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:20:27 -0700
...groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/7221 To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
Euro Ring & Pinions For Syncro Available
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:05:05 -0500
...but this is too big even for syncros with the 16" trailing arms, so the Weedle 4th gears seem like the ticket. The 6...
Re: Fender Flares - custom made
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:31:23 -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: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:48:28 -0400
...Rear suspension trailing arms finally succumbed to rust that began in Scotland. Front brakes have had a problem with rust buildup on the disks...
road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
...unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear ............................. ind. semi-trailing arms, coil springs STEERING Type ............................. rack-and-pinion, power-assisted Turns...
Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:55:04 -0500
...with the 12-pointed star head that is buried inside your trailing arms. Tough nut? You bet. RULE NUMBER ONE: Soak it. Saturate with...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar Rear suspension: semi-trailing arms, coil springs, tube shocks ROAD TEST RESULTS ACCELERATION...
Re: Eurovan Wheels FIT Perfectly!!!
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:24:54 -0500
...your mom about. <br> <br> (Test fit OK except for rear trailing arms and possible fender trimming.) <br> <br> At 10:26 PM 12...
Re: [Syncro] Derek Drew's Syncro Yields $33 Million
Historical mailing list - mike .
Wed, 9 May 2007 16:47:43 -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: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:59:41 +0000
...Rear >suspension trailing arms finally succumbed to rust that began in >Scotland. Front brakes have had a problem with rust buildup on the >disks...
Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:28:18 -0500
...with the > 12-pointed star head that is buried inside your trailing arms. Tough nut? > You bet. > > RULE NUMBER ONE: Soak it. Saturate with...
Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:07:42 -0800
...with the >12-pointed star head that is buried inside your trailing arms. Tough nut? >You bet. > >RULE NUMBER ONE: Soak it. Saturate with...
Re: New tires
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:45:02 -0500
...sports vans' ..... > they have a sporting type suspension ......coil springs, rear trailing arms, > A-arm front suspension ( so do Lamborgini's ) rack and pinion...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...The rear suspension no longer features torsion bars, but now uses progressive- rate coil springs with semi-trailing arms and tube shocks. The all...
Re: Lugnut worries + Repost of Secret to removing stuck nuts
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:32:12 -0500
...with the > >12-pointed star head that is buried inside your trailing arms. Tough nut? > >You bet. > > > >RULE NUMBER ONE: Soak it. Saturate with...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...In addition to the usual trailing arms which absorb acceleration and deceleration thrust, there are now diagonal trailing links which absorb side thrust (the...
Questions About Adding Diff Lock To Non-Lockers
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:26:01 -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: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:50:37 -0500
...Rear >> suspension trailing arms finally succumbed to rust that began in >> Scotland. Front brakes have had a problem with rust buildup on the >> disks...
Re: Euro Ring & Pinions For Syncro Available
Historical mailing list - chris weddle
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:28:38 +0000
...but this is too big > even for syncros with the 16" trailing arms, so the Weedle 4th gears seem > like the ticket. The 6...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:11:42 -0400
...holder.html > > -2 each plastic push-in single saddle clips (rear trailing arms) 281611767 http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Volkswagen...11767.html > > -3 each...
Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
...diagonal trailing arms, coils MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4570 mm Seating ...... 8/10 Width overall ....... 1845 mm Fuel tank .... 85 litres Height overall ...... 1960...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:33:00 -0400
...holder.html -2 each plastic push-in single saddle clips (rear trailing arms) 281611767 http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Volkswagen...11767.html <http://www...
Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:28:39 -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...
Wolfgang's Killer 16" Tire Rsh--part 1
Historical mailing list - "Derek Drew (by way of Derek Drew )"
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:03:30 -0500
...He did not touch the rear trailing arms, but i estimate that there are only a few mm space to the tire. Of course...
Re: [Syncro] Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 16:59:42 -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: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:47:05 -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] Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:23:27 +1100
...derekdrew@rcn.com > Email me for Viscous Couplings > Now syndicating 16" Trailing Arms, Fender Flares, Final Drive Ring & > Pinions > '90 Syncro Westfalia... > ...seen off...
Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...diagonal trailing arms, coils MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4605 mm Seating ...... 7 Width overall ....... 1845 mm Fuel tank .... 70 litres Height overall ...... 1990 mm...
Road Test 1971 VW Bus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 10 May 95 16:06:04 CDT
...The dreaded rear swing axle is a thing of the past, having been superseded by double-jointed halfshafts located by trailing arms and diagonal...
Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 08:52:49 -0500
...me for Viscous Couplings <br>    Now syndicating 16" Trailing Arms, Fender Flares, Final Drive Ring & Pinions<br> '90 Syncro Westfalia...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...17 Rear..Independent with semi-trailing Automatic 4-speed .... 17 arms, mini-block coil springs Highway, mpg Manual 5-speed ....... 21 BRAKES Automatic 4...
All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 18:44:14 -0500
...introducing increased chance of the wheel hitting the body or rear trailing arms or being unable to mount snow chains. The range of wheels...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...semi-trailing arms MEASUREMENTS CAPACITIES Length overall ...... 4600 mm Seating ........ 8/10 Width overall ....... 1845 mm Fuel tank ...... 85 litres Height overall ...... 1950 mm...