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• Spring sag solutions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:09:26 -0700
  ...Swapping springs from side to side in hopes van will sit level, and ignore the rear sag. 2. Removing all springs and having them...
• Replacing front & rear coil springs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 11:15:11 -0800
  I am in the middle of replacing the rear coil springs due to one spring was broken.� Since I purchase all 4 new springs...
• Sliding Door Hinge Torsional Spring
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:11:32 +0700
  ...I plan to pull pin out and preload the spring then put pin back. How many turn it shoud be for preloading spring? Bently...
• FS: H&R Springs
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:07:15 -0600
  ...I posted H&R springs and Bilstein shocks for sale earlier today. They are no longer for sale as separate items as I've...
• Front springs shot?
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 09:20:46 -0800
  ...Is this a sign of shot springs or are 2 supersized Americans overtaxing the suspension? Any new spring sources out there? Leo San Juan...
• Re: [Syncro] Custom Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 26 May 1999 18:09:55 -0700
  The spring rate is 17% stiffer than the Syncro "pink" springs [standard 14"]. They have a black semi-gloss finish which I do not...
• Syncro spring and shock selection???
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:33:00 -0700
  ...stock suspension go westy lift springs with old man emu shocks Syncro .org, syncro springs Smallcar Performance , syncro springs sounds like the only ones...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:53:21 -0700
  ...Where do you put them in and > what do you use? I am assuming that it is above the spring cap and the > piece...
• Re: SA Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 00:50:34 +0200
  ...If the spring still don't come out, press the trailing arm down enough to get spring out. 5. Replacement is reverse of removal...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:15:30 EST
  ...They wore out a lot, 3 of 7 > spring turns are "on block", so no more spring effect there. > > The stiffness is independent from...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:24:19 -0400
  All the single screw spring compressors will be expensive or make sure your health insurance plan is a good one. You really don’t...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle - Cannot get spring back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:30:22 -0500
  At 03:13 PM 12/13/2011, John Lauterbach wrote: >override spring back on. I have the right e-clip ready to go, but...
• Syncro.org springs shocks available
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:22:16 -0700
  Hi all, Seeing an earlier post on this subject reminded me that I have a set of Steve's Syncro.org 2WD springs sitting...
• spring clamps (was Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 24 May 2000 20:56:39 -0700
  At 02:46 PM 5/24/2000 -0700, you wrote: >I hate those spring clamps! Great for saving assembly time in the >factory, but...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:12:10 -0600
  ...I’m almost thinking about buying stock front springs and +1.5 inch rear springs. Is that a stupid thing to do? >>> >>> Apples to...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:41:50 -0700
  ...spring compressor? Vanagon does not use a McPherson type front suspension and the front shocks are inside but separate from front springs. You do...
• Re: broken return spring on brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:47:26 -0500
  A helpful friend with ETKA access confirmed for me that what I'm looking at is one piece, the spring is part of it...
• Re: [Syncro] RE: SYNCRO SPRINGS !!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 10:46:55 -0800
  Do not even think of buying those springs unless you have shoccks that have the damping to match the stiffness of the springs. They...
• Re: [Syncro] RE: SYNCRO SPRINGS !!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 10:47:12 -0800
  Do not even think of buying those springs unless you have shoccks that have the damping to match the stiffness of the springs. They...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:49:08 -0500
  ...I’m almost thinking about buying stock front springs and +1.5 inch rear springs. Is that a stupid thing to do? > > Apples to...
• Re: GoWesty 2wd Lift Spring Installation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:02:07 -0700
  ...Perhaps my old springs were just completely worn out, or maybe these springs are just all-around better, but whatever the reason, the ride...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:19:48 -0400
  Yes, get the brake spring kit from the dealer. The aftermarket kits usually have the wrong hold down pins and retainers. Wheel cylinders from...
• Re: [Syncro] 2wd spring into syncro swap expt.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:04:03 -0800
  ...They appear to be identical to the springs from my '86 tin top - further evidence that same spring was fitted to westies and tin...
• Fw: 2 WD Vanagon Westfalia Coil Springs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 May 2001 20:52:43 -0700
  ...2 WD Vanagon Westfalia Coil Springs > $325 + shipping. free production springs and $25 > rebate if the prototype spring specs need adjustment, > but you have...
• Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:30:40 -0700
  ...I consider the Carat springs kinda rare ... they're such great Vanagons and I like how they sit a bit lower ...that starts with...
• How Do You Know If Your Springs Need To Be Replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:18:49 -0400
  ...Before I replaced the the stock shocks with these the ride was very bouncy and springy, now since the replacement over 4 years ago...
• Re: NEW Springs for Vgn (incl Syncro) - Lowered, Taller, & Stock
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 08:01:16 -0700
  On 17 Jul 2004 at 10:50, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > I will have taller springs for both Vanagons and Syncros...
• Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:55:41 -0400
  > I am finally tired of my sagging springs -- where can you get new > ones? My van is a 90 Carat 2wd. Therefore, my springs...
• Van update and spring perches
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 10:05:46 -0700
  ...But one thing unexpected was finding a separating spring perch and broken lower bump stop on drivers side. Maybe the spring shifting was causing...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 17:57:38 -0400
  > My '90 Carat would not be lowered by this spring kit? I assume > that my ride is factory lowered like the Wolfsburg. The Vanagon...
• Re: spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 06:42:44 -0600
  ...however, you > will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and > especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
• Syncro Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 15:28:26 -0400
  Tim, the spring compressor for the front of a Syncro Vanagon costs about $700. Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly...
• tired westy springs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 07:48:46 -0400
  A friend has a westy campmobile and says the rear springs are fatigued. It sits lower in the rear - and he's looking for...
• WANTED Rear Syncro Spring
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 15:25:44 -0500
  ...Fritz was been rolling with a wounded spring for over a year now. He lost the top one and a half turns of his...
• Re: Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:27:22 -0600
  My Westy has the noticeable left side sag, but I'm concerned about losing ground clearance with the lowered Boge springs Ron mentions. Is...
• 2 WD Spring Feedback
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 08:38:43 -0800
  I am soliciting feedback from anyone who bought springs from me. As a reward, if you bring to my attention anything about the springs...
• Re: [Syncro] Custom Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:59:31 -0700
  ...The > >list-purchase custom springs will offer better performance for most syncro > >owners than the taller, commercially offered springs. The list springs are > >being...
• Re: Vanagon Springs -2 WD,80-87
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 20:26:01 -0800
  ...Kinda odd, but newer springs had no > noticeable effect on the back end. > > My suspicion is that your findings on spring length are happenstance...
• Syncro Springs Order
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 4 May 2000 00:28:20 -0700
  Ok, i am ready to place the spring order with Betts. One thing that could cause further delay is $$$. I need to give a...
• Re: Suspension lowering?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:12:55 EST
  ...This kit comes with the springs that lower the van 50mm and all new Bilstein shock to go with it. The kit is $979...
• Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 19:45:28 -0400
  ...Someone on Samba suggested an internal spring compressor. I can borrow one of these from Advance Auto Parts: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/powerbuilt...
• Custom 2WD coil spring prototypes finished
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 21 May 2001 14:14:26 -0700
  The 2wd custom coil spring prototypes for the westy are finished and will be shipping out this week. Test reports should be forthcoming soon...
• Death Valley Meetup now Jan 8-10 Texas Springs Campground at Furnace Creek
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:58:36 -0800
  Let's get this settled and make it at Texas Springs as it has something for everyone. See you at Furnace Creek up at...
• Re: Installing front springs 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:05:43 -0800
  John, there is no top or bottom on the springs. Either end up is fine. Fit the bottom of the spring in the spring...
• '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:19:38 -0600
  ...The OE springs have alost 300k on them, so buying the 85 springs off ebay seemed like the logical thing to do. Are there...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:48 -0700
  I replaced springs a couple weeks ago (87 2WD) using a compressor borrowed from AutoZone ... same one available to borrow in my town from...
• Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:10:04 -0400
  The proper spring compressor is the right way, especially with taller springs and added shims. Without I find that removing the steering knuckle to...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR) Now Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:01:41 -0800
  I see Moog 5658 springs (I believe these fit Chevy Blazers and Montecarlos) should give me just about the front ride height, 17"+, that...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:45:13 -0700
  ...Berg is worried about is the ability to >over-rev and "float" single springs when you install dual carbs. >"Floating" refers to a condition...
• Re: Why, Lowering Springs for Vanagon $399.00
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 17:20:09 +0000
  you could also try David at Coil Spring specialists in KC. number 913-437-2025. He manufactured a set of rear springs for my...
• Re: Syncro springs
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 01:23:56 +0200
  Larry Hamm wrote: > Are the suspension springs for the Syncro and the Syncro/Westy the same? Yes, even if you have everything possible combination...
• Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:41:04 -0400
  ...One was that the front springs sagged. The front is about 1 inch less then it has been for the last 10 years. Example...
• Westy 2WD HD springs - any interest?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 20:45:51 -0700
  I am in the process of getting a quote for HD Westy springs for 2WD Westys. I currently am running H&R springs, and...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:41:21 -0800
  For my education, and possibly a source, is this the spring clamp in question? : http://www.brewhaus.com/Hose_Clamp_3_4_p/40002305...
• Springs & Weights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:48:18 -0700
  ...So, if (a big assumption) the stock syncro springs were designed for this mean weight, the westy should ideally have springs 8.2% stiffer...
• Re: Rear Springs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:56:22 -0800
  The progressive rear springs are composed of end coils that are much smaller wire diameter than the main coils. These thinner coils sag over...
• Springs have Sprung
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 19:54:18 -0600
  ...Its also time to look for some replacement springs in the rear. Currently the van fits into the garage (barely) since the rear springs...
• Re: Syncro Springs Payments
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Sat, 6 May 2000 02:01:31 -0700
  By any chance is anyone collecting names for 2WD springs? I would be interested in being part of an order. John Clemens 1983 Westphalia...
• 89 Wolfsburg GL and 84 Westy spring swap?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:09:04 -0800
  ...Questions: * Will the springs from the '89 be too soft for my '84, and ... * Will my existing shock absorbers (oem) work with the springs...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:09:21 -0500
  ...They wore out a lot, 3 of 7 > spring turns are "on block", so no more spring effect there. > > The stiffness is independent from...