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• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:03:35 -0400
  ...Then you measure the >suspension (the amount of compression) with the rider sitting on the >bike. You adjust the "pre-load" of the spring...
• Fw: 15" alloys FS Re: Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:31:30 -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: Shims Swaybars CVs and Steve's Spings
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:51:29 -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: Your Opinion: Vanagon or Late Model Bus Westy? 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 20:50:02 -0700
  ...Wooooa it's a better ride with > more > power and I really like the extra height to clear all the gravel (snow > > covered) roads...
• Re: opinions on shocks... please
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 09:19:44 -0700
  ...I changed the original Carat springs to stock height springs, the Carat springs were very soft. Overall a good combo, tho probably too stiff...
• Re: Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:53:35 -0700
  ...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: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:58:09 -0800
  ...What I want is 'same ride height' just stiffer by 30 % or so. I haven't heard of any of those for sale.........I...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:29:01 -0700
  ...weak shocks won't put the van back at the supposed height. On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 5:15 AM Tom C <thomas...
• Re: STOLEN SYNCRO - Where Do They Go?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 10:20:52 -0700
  ...on the various > lists have turned > up and were obviously 'joy riders' but I can't > recall seeing many > reports of recovery for several...
• Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:47:34 -0800
  ...The headlight position oo the vanagon is above >> that >> design height. >> >> > -- > > Marc Sayer > Journalist, Photographer, Dog Trainer (APDT member #062956) > Board member - Western States...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:04:32 -0500
  ...any > performance corning abilities on pavement. > > What I want is 'same ride height' just stiffer by 30 % or so. > I haven't heard of...
• Re: Wheels and Tires
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 10:51:53 -0800
  ...but then its a '85 (highest ride height year for 2wd) and not a heavy westy... chris
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 04:24:20 -0500
  <<The white reflective stripes alone at the height you have them is illegal in all 50. Got any links to documentation on this? California...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:44:45 -0500
  ...shhhhh > yup las vegas is nutty to ride in not for all.. > > I get great mpg so far. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stan Wilder <wilden1...
• Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:33:10 -0800
  ...the number of rotations per mile of the tire and increases ride height and ground clearance. Possibly moves the engine out of the power...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:49:29 -0700
  ...Then you measure the >suspension (the amount of compression) with the rider sitting on the >bike. You adjust the "pre-load" of the spring...
• Re: Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 08:04:52 EST
  ...It will work fine on your camper, although it may alter ride height slightly. That's why my listing recommends replacing all 4 at...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires / Summer Must Be Over
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 06:36:53 -0400
  ...a slightly lower profile than you currently have, thus lowering your ride height approx. 12.5mm(roughly 1/2in). Your speedometer will slightly less...
• Re: Traction
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:28:39 -0700
  ...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: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 17:01:45 -0400
  On Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:53:16 -0700, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >Just to point out Bill that you have...
• Re: bashing was: vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:08:45 -0800
  ...Dude ought to concern himself with something usefull like bumper height legislation and not piss away public time and money on personal annoyances. Cya...
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  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:08:45 -0500
  ...I don’t go off roading or anything so don’t need more ride height. Lower centre of gravity probably helps with stability/crosswinds...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:52:43 -0800
  ...of an additional ride height of almost 2", I put a Pro Comp > shock that is a 14", stock height is 12". We put...
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  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:22:00 -0500
  ...Raising the ride height is counter productive then, right? Thanks Jeff > On Jul 27, 2023, at 6:47 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: 85 Westfalia front springs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 15 Jul 2018 22:51:15 -0400
  ...For the most part the aftermarket sells springs based on height or lift and usually they are replaced in sets of 4. Why do...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:18:31 -0700
  ...As go up in height the increased angle of the tie rods will increase changes in toe angle as the suspension articulates. About 20...
• Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Homework Assignment
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 17:38:32 -0700
  ...As for height, I want vehicle >height to be what VW determined the best height for >suspension performance (so we get full use of...
• Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:05:20 -0700
  ...The 215/75 R15 BFG's > would > > > give > > > > me about 2 cm more ride height compared to the > > > 195R14 > > > > Hankooks. The spacer (15 mm...
• Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:00:43 -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: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 23:14:00 -0700
  Hi Al. Just put Dixie over the scale on the way back from seeing Bard on the Beach's fantastic version of "Taming of...
• NVC My impressions of the VW Toureg
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:17:31 -0400
  ...Again I am talking about the V8, fully loaded, adjustable suspension height and ride, version. Not sure what the cheaper version is like. If...
• Re: ok, you gotta look at this one ...
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 01:26:25 -0700
  ...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: Thicker anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:24:08 -0700
  ...road suspension for a stock height 2WD Vanagon Westfalia Full Camper giving crisp, comfortable handling and a smooth ride under most all conditions. I...
• Re: Opinion regarding new lowered 88 2wd Doublecab w/ Porsche/Pirelli 17's
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:14:29 -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...
• Buses in Bacalar update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:22:21 EDT
  ...Tomorrow I'll be at Van-Cafe all day haveing new Syncro.org springs installed to get the ride height up. After hitting way...
• Springs and spring rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:09:33 -0400
  ...If you put spacers in between the spring coils you WILL raise the ride height slightly. You will also reduce the number of active...
• Re: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 23:06:57 -0800
  ...The trailer ran >nice and level behind the van due to the height of the hitch from the >ground and launching the boats was...
• 2000 Eurovan at local dealership
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 15:16:13 EST
  ...Similar ride height as the Vanagon but with more of a carish feel. Also you can tell that the motor is up front (although...
• Re: Syncro Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 09:31:52 -0700
  ...Some > increase in ride height...about 1/2 inch. They seem > like they will be perfect off road with a camping > load > and a...
• Re: Tires on alloy wheels, Suspension - Need some help
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:02:53 -0400
  ...I am basically looking for a nice cushy ride on the > highway with good dampening for gravel roads in upstate NY. > Hopefully it will...
• Re: Bostig Zetec kit...WOW...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 01:23:39 -0400
  ...when i built my conversion i decided that ground clearance was more important to me that the height of the engine cover in the...
• Re: [Syncro] FW: Syncro Bilstein shocks purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:57:59 -0700
  ...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 - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 07:38:46 -0800
  ...Then, if don't already own a tall-sitting '85, you can > purchase those limited-run $400 springs that will raise you ride height...
• Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Homework Assignment
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 17:50:07 -0700
  ...As for height, I want vehicle > >height to be what VW determined the best height for > >suspension performance (so we get full use of...
• How dynamometer measures horspower and torque. A Must have url
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:53:23 -0800
  ...Road horsepower is the amount needed to propel the vehicle on flat ground; it varies with weight, ride height, and added aerodynamic drag. The...
• Re: Traction
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:23:53 -0400
  ...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: bashing was: vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:19:29 -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: Saggy Westy Rear
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:53:44 -0400
  ...I have an '86 Westfalia. >> > I >> > have noticed that my rear ride height is low on the drivers side. I have >> > read that this...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:21:46 -0800
  ...any >> performance corning abilities on pavement. >> >> What I want is 'same ride height' just stiffer by 30 % or so. >> I haven't heard of...
• headlight aiming, was Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:38:48 -0800
  ...I gave my former wife a > ride and she said "Are your lights on?" Since I couldn't afford an > SA grille I got...
• Re: Max tire size
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:01:43 -0700
  ...weird > wheel or have lowered the vehicle. > > On my Syncro, stock ride height, I have 6.50x16 and they don't rub... but > JUST...
• Re: Center console ideas was: Large empty Space Behind rear light
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:09:47 -0800
  ...meaning there's enough room on both sides to use the hand brake and removing it for cleaning, the height is about same as...
• Re: death of a 1.9 :(
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:18:49 -0500
  ...it stands, it's hard enough just to get him to ride in it. DB On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 17:24:05 -0500...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:07:06 +0100
  ...any > performance corning abilities on pavement. > > What I want is 'same ride height' just stiffer by 30 % or so. > I haven't heard of...
• Re: Bostig Zetec kit...WOW...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:23:48 -0700
  ...over the > years i've heard countless times how important the height of the engine > cover is so they probably made the saleable choice...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:36:10 -0700
  ...There does not seem to be a way to adjust the ride height (and the corner balance) without adding shims, but a properly corner...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:56:35 -0800
  ...The needs or effects on ride and handling are also drastically different. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:37:42 -0700
  ...spring deflection due to the compressive force is unchanged ==>> > The van rides higher by the thickness of the donut. Well, we seem to be...
• Re: Success!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:34:59 -0500
  ...As for taking the trip without it - I didn't have a choice it's my only ride :) On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at...
• rotational mass and stock brakes
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 19:44:48 -0700
  ...The overall tire height is almost identical to stock and it's within a few pounds of a steel wheel and 8-ply tire...