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• Re: alignment
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:48:26 -0700
  Not sure whether this applies to Vanagons since I have yet to align mine but I have done plenty on other german independent suspension...
• OME's & Steve's springs = WOW!
  Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 11:36:11 -0800
  ...The new suspension made improvements to the ride that I was not expecting. I thought that things would tighten up and possibly get a...
• I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:19:26 -0700
  A couple months ago I did a ton of front suspension work on the Westy. It drives and handles much better, but now I...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:32:14 -0800
  ...Clip a couple of them on the spring with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension. Raise vehicle. 'Compressor' holds the coils slightly...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:31:39 -0500
  ...Arrive at the camp ground fresher with this suspension. " > > > > Could someone explain to how suspension can "act as a flywheel" and what > > laws of...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:59:39 -0700
  ...I'm wondering...is > there a rule of thumb regarding suspension components and when it might be > wise to consider replacement of bushings, ball...
• Ride height
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:02:01 -0800
  ...So now, the suspension sits at Passenger's front 13 7/8" Driver's front 13 6/8" Passenger's rear 15" Driver's...
• Re: Anyone have Airlift pictures?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 23:46:13 -0800
  ...the > suspension stop.>>> > > A picture isn't necessary----- > > The top of the bag uses that "post" which actually is the rubber > suspension stop, to...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:46:44 +1200
  ...The Bay has LONG-travel torsionbar suspension... a wheel can fall into a big hole and still be on the ground to give drive...
• '86 Westy Shocks/Leans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:24:32 -0500
  ...I don't think the rear suspension is affected but should I look into getting new suspension for all 4 wheels? My Vanagon is...
• Mr. Haynes...wheels ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Wed, 20 Sep 2017 08:40:37 -0500
  ...you need to use spacers up front on a 2wd Vanagon to clear suspension components with the 225-55-17 tires ?.....Thanks , Bill Berg
• Bostig suspending AT kits
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:04:25 -0500
  ...http://www.bostig.com/bostig-official-calendar/244-auto-sales-suspension
• Syncro Alignment Specifications
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:31:35 -0700
  I think long ago Derek Drew posted an algorithm to determine alignment specifications for the Syncro with 15" wheels and the SA suspension. However...
• Re: Front end workout-saved my Westy and our lives
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:50:15 -0500
  ...16px"><DIV>&nbsp;I also was saved by suspension work.&nbsp; Just before leaving for a cross/around country trip last year, I had...
• Re: Front suspension upgrades and more
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:21:49 -0800
  If you want to switch to 87 calipers(86 was older type) you need to change whole lower suspension and sway bar.Late suspension...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia high top dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:14:54 -0500
  ...Lots of “compliance." > > < > http://t3technique.com/suspension-bushings/whiteline-suspension-bushings/steering-rack-bushings.html > > > > Jim > > On Jun 13, 2014, at 8:10 AM...
• Re: Stabilizer Link Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:44:27 -0700
  ...but basically, you always have something jacked up to work in the suspension- like 'always.' let's say this...............doing it with the van...
• Re: shocks how to know if it really failed?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:15:12 -0400
  ...Someone else will have to tell you how that relates directly to suspensions. Main function of a shock absorber is to turn mechanical motion...
• Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:05:16 -0600
  ...wrote: > I'm trying to complete and order for my front suspension (early model, > stamped steel components, 1983 diesel). I am getting some conflicting...
• BJ front end on '67
  Historical mailing list - John Wilson
  Wed, 4 May 1994 16:07:56 -0400
  Hello, I'm considering putting a ball-joint front suspension from a '68 or later bus on my '67. Several people have told me...
• shocks
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dyer
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 10:17:54 -0700
  ...You should be able to find better-than-stock dampers at most tire/suspension stores (Monroe, Gabriel, Rancho, etc.) for a lot less. In...
• NVC - 59 Landrover with Citroen DS suspension
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 15:55:04 -0400
  Drat! Phrydaye flew past me without posting this. Ach! Better late than never. No Vanagon content but I expect some of you freaks will...
• squeeker
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
  Fri, 7 May 2004 15:43:53 -0700
  My 87 GL has for very long now had an annoying deep, rumbly squeak coming from the rt front suspension when tooling down moderately...
• Re: Suspension parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:04:22 +1300
  >Whatever it takes. It will be an international affair. I hope, >when any of us go to NZ, we can have a spin in...
• Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 May 2009 15:04:00 -0500
  I am working on the front suspension of my 82 Diesel Westy, and have a question about some of the parts which I may...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 06:56:06 -0700
  ...I have put the later 85 solid lower control arm suspension in it's entirety into 82 Vanagons. Soon I will be doing the...
• Fw: Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:09:00 +0200
  ...If you plan to drive one of these roads at 70 mph, you either > > buy a car with a soft suspension, or your kidneys...
• Re: the vw crafter IS the sprinter. same vehicle.. different trim.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:13:01 -0700
  > > > This vehicle is a big step up for Mercedes; its previous van didn't > even have independent FRONT suspension. andrew, maybe thats true for...
• Re: subject Re: Rear Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:46:19 -0700
  ...While suspension is in droop, pry out > springs. Done. Even Mike Miller can do this job. > >
• Rear suspension
  Historical mailing list - Todd Donovan
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 07:43:33 -0600
  With all this talk about springs going on - I have a slightly different question. My '87 wolfsburg's rear wheel are becoming more canted...
• Odds?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 20:16:47 -0800
  Just finishing up redoing the shifter bushing, after doing the suspension. What are the odds the heads will start to leak coolant? Unity. Bout...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:30:08 EDT
  ...For the first time in 13 years I'm looking at my 1982 Vanagon front suspension. I'm replacing the right lower and upper...
• =?utf-8?Q?RE:_Another_thing_I_didn=E2=80=99t_know_about_my_van?=
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:53:58 -0700
  ...You said not suspension, but … mine was a loose right front shock mount. Everything was in place, but there was no nut on the...
• My Cool Sway Bars
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 18:16 CDT
  ...The rear went fine, but the bracket that bolts to the suspension had to be trimmed. It was interfering with the CV joint. Also...
• Re: VW V6 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:45:25 -0600
  ...The only difference is the rear suspension. The front-wheel-drive Passat has Audi's 4-link suspension at front but at rear they...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:18:01 -0400
  ...I'm wondering...is > there a rule of thumb regarding suspension components and when it might be > wise to consider replacement of bushings, ball...
• Re: Generic Vanagon ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 09:44:59 CDT
  ...the lowered suspension became standard on the GL models in 1988. prior to that, it was "available" on the Wolfsburg Limited Edition models, along...
• Re: suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:47:50 -0800
  ...Torqued the nut to 65lbs and drove it gently around, seems like all is well in suspensionland again. Thanks, Rob Campbell 87 Westy Long...
• syncro.org update
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 00:45:56 -0800
  I have updated the suspension section of http://www.syncro.org/ (under upgrades) with photos of the betts springs, installed and uninstalled, and more...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:23:39 +1200
  ...Apart from the new roof and the engine/cooling system, they differ from German Bays in having Split-style linkpin front suspensions with disc...
• Westy rear suspension
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 04:45:30 +0000
  ...the handling? Should I think about replacing the rest of the suspension system as well? I know the CV joints were replaced about a...
• Re: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 15:12:57 -0700
  ...The rear suspension trailing arm is longer on the 16"ers. The stock one will not clear a large tire. I have heard that...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:23:11 -0500
  ...Front End Suspension - 1985 No they couldn't do the front end alignment because the bushings were so worn - sorry if I wasn't...
• Re: Recent Observations-
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 15:49:33 -0500
  yea, I saw the splotty in Sharper Image but did you notice that the rear suspension was as in a post 67 bus IS...
• '80 westy 4x4?
  Historical mailing list - Mm Bitner
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 22:03:24 EDT
  ...is it possible?...suspension & drivetrain only- must maintain original engine! someday id like to give it a try!...any thoughts? tnx M&M
• Have a Happy Thanksgiving
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 09:53:41 -0600
  ...not to consume to much, or you may wind up taxing your Van's suspension!!!:>) Have a Nice One, Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 22:05:59 EST
  In a message dated 3/31/03 6:00:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds...
• Re: correct link Re: Air ride suspension for the Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 03:30:33 -0500
  Try this link for the AirRide Kit http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?photo+200303011831349421 I emailed the seller and he also...
• Re: Shocking Thread
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 11 May 2004 09:12:59 -0400
  George Goff (always the cynic) quoth: > ALKO makes trailer suspension components. Enough said. And Bosch makes Dishwashers. Enough said. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 12 May 2011 15:18:52 -0400
  >> >> I know those upper control arm bushings need to be spot welded - that >> I'd >> need someone else for anyway. Since you are saving...
• Re: My car is going wobble
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 11:09:09 -0500
  Did you get an alignment done? That may eliminate suspension parts that are worn.What kind of car and what mileage? Bad shocks will...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 26 May 2009 23:43:23 -0700
  ...This is another > improvement with the solid lower control arm front suspension. Those 3 > bolts don't exist on the 85+ solid arms. > > Mark...
• Re: suspension creak '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 00:35:30 -0500
  ...side of suspension. I was told that >it may be upper control arm which is commonly found to creak in vanagons. Is >it common...
• Spacers and springs again! (steve is right and here is why)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 22:30:12 -0700
  ...So the suspension travels less (because the spring compresses less) and thus the suspension FEELS STIFFER! If you think any of this is incorrect...
• Re: the vw crafter IS the sprinter. same vehicle.. different trim.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 12:29:54 +1200
  ...This vehicle is a big step up for Mercedes; its previous van didn't even have independent FRONT suspension. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:27:46 -0400
  Yeah, suspension work is a pain, but an air hammer and long pry bar tend to help a lot. And though it's beyond...
• Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 10 May 2012 16:44:25 -0600
  Hi gang! Im busy tearing apart my front suspension and I notice a spot weld on the front side of the large threaded end...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:39:49 -0700
  On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Jake de Villiers < crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > That what the 'suspension' is designed to do...
• Re: Rear suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:42:25 -0500
  Todd Last wrote: > If you had a rear wheel with trouble getting the correct Caster, what > would you look for? > Bent control arm? > > Thanks...
• Part numbers/desription
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 21:00:57 -0500
  ...I am looking for some of the rubber donuts and bits on the front suspension and Bently is thin in this area. Joe Kletch...