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• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:18:55 -0400
  >>Delrin is pretty cheap! It makes a great fire starter. Lights with a >>match and burns a nice blue flame. >> >> Jay Jay......I note...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:03:01 -0700
  ...On 9/12/14, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/vanagon-front-suspension-bushing-work/ -- Neil n...
• Re: ride heights
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 17:10:45 -0800
  ...1) Synco owners (and some others) wanting to increase ride height to get more suspension travel. 2) Roadies, who seek the direct oppsite, lower...
• Re: 85' parts van questions (yes one is about tires! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:11:25 -0800
  ...85' parts van questions (yes one is about tires! --- ;^) > > Hi all. > > This for a 85 Vanagon. (Transporter model) > > Do most 1985 body/suspension/steering...
• Re: suspension creak '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - Sheila Pearson
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 09:55:02 -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...
• Re: Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 07:02:22 -0800
  ...07, 2000 11:42 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Suspension Thanks everyone for clearing up that fuel filter thing. But does anyone...
• Re: Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:39:52 -0500
  On 1/26/07, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote: >Vanagon Westy Suspension, Steering, Brake > Overhaul_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/springs.htm) , showing...
• Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 16:59:03 -0500
  From THe Bus Depot page on suspension, talking about KYB shocks: "On a Vanagon, the proper combination is GR2 in the front and Gas...
• Suspension parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 11:58:12 -0500
  I need to Syncro vanagon Strut Bars, part 251-407-067-C. These are the bars for the cast Trailing arms. Threaded both ends...
• Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:03:14 -0600
  ...like ken > said, you had to stop and roll over them at a snails pace or they would > damage your suspension.. Throughout Mexico, in...
• Re: My Sway bar thoughts and Rear sway bars- Source: $119 kit F or R
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:51:53 -0500
  ...Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:23:24 EST > >I am only reporting what I have read and heard about changing the >suspension >setup to...
• Re: Front Suspension - Screws
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:33:27 -0700
  ...Front Suspension - Screws >I am working on the front suspension of my 82 Diesel Westy, and have a > question about some of the parts...
• suspension
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 11:16:20 -0700
  Hello listees, While replacing all front suspension bushings on my 85 Westy i run into a problem. The strut bars, aka radius rods(according...
• Re: The Routan is dead!?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:50:49 -0500
  ...having driven a Chrysler mini-van > for work and realizing it was a piece of due to bad suspension and > interior trim and then...
• 90' syncro westy suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Thorpe
  Sun, 16 May 2021 14:37:54 +0000
  90'syncro westy w/subaru ej25, 16" bfg ko2s, ome shocks, GW lifting springs. I'm looking for a smoother ride on forest/desert...
• Need 83-84 era driver's spindle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 17:17:55 +0000
  ...I don't have any spares for this, the early suspension version that I believe changed to all cast iron and power steering features...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 May 2011 21:30:34 -0400
  At 08:55 PM 5/25/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Speaking as a person who knows bupkis about suspension parts, could >someone point...
• NVC - 98 Jetta front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 18:54:18 -0500
  Hi - this is not for me, but someone needs help with upper strut bearings. Anyone have experience with this? If so, please pmail me...
• Re: ?'s with My new 85 Westy Weekender Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 08:14:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...following queries? > ~The front seems to sit very high, is this normal bus suspension? > NO but It's good for traction in snow. Eric
• [Fwd: Westy Wind Problems]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 23:26:00 -0800
  ...One day I'll get around to doing the front suspension components. -- R.Feuerriegel 88 syncro [message/rfc822]
• I survived
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 17:37:21 -0800
  ...I still need a full drivetrain and suspension. Any hints? DougJ
• Re: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:32:30 -0500
  BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: > I have heard mostly negative comments about the KYB's (harsh, premature > wear, etc.), and good things about the Bilsteins, though...
• the biggest & heaviest thing...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 11 May 2001 22:28:01 -0400
  ...The suspension was riding low, and it had good movements, better than half-loaded. Drove like that 130 miles, not a problem.
• Re: Kingpin inclination spec for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 16:46:50 -0700
  See <http://www.dnai.com/~voicebox/misc/susp.jpg> Diagram is not of VW suspension. Spec I am seeking is the angle pointed to...
• Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 23:21:47 +1200
  >One easy way is to do an MSDS 350/G50 engine solution. >:D Aaaargh!!! Don't mention MSDS in my "hearing"! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
• Re: Front suspension bushing overhaul plus
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 9 Nov 2015 11:19:35 -0500
  ...I installed a complete set of front Powerflex bushings from T3. > Once I got the hang of the suspension quirks and it all went...
• Sagging suspension ??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 10:04:31 +0000
  ...be (front and rear) in '71 era buses? Is rebuilding the suspension a major undertaking? BTW, is there a Bus-buying FAQ? (If not...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 13:31:10 -0800
  ...take the from upper arms off yourself IF you do suspension and under-car work, get the 4 new bushings yourself, but pay someone...
• Vibration at 70 won't go away?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 07:24:06 -0400
  ...This time it is bad at 65 to 70 but then gets better above? I have replaced my whole front suspension and bearings over...
• Re: Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:19:40 -0800
  ...will crack as many fasteners loose as I can while front > suspension/rack is still in. > > Can I remove the lower wishbone/calipers/steering...
• Re: Eurovans future (now-vw does not make sportscars)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:30:31 +1200
  ...And every subsequent Golf GTi has been slagged (outside the US) as a poor handler, including the V6. >Theoretically the suspension design on all...
• Re: Weight Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 14:40:06 -0500
  Hi Robert, I am not "using up" the bus's suspension by using it for something it was designed to do. Nor am I...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:53:53 -0800
  ...Any source for these springs? Seems like the way to go to maintain ride quality and factory suspension travel. Paul '87 Westy ================================= on 12...
• Re: Spring question - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:39:11 -0800
  On 1/26/07, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote: > Vanagon Westy Suspension, Steering, Brake > Overhaul_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/springs.htm) , showing...
• fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - brandtam
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:55:45 -0800
  ...But I want better suspension so the rear end doesn't "swim" when I have a load of plywood. Should I go for shocks...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:29:12 -0500
  ...The late 85 has the cast iorn lower control arm suspension found in 86 and later vanagons.Since I have both vehicles,I can...
• Friend simons van gets work done by vivid vans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 7 May 2021 08:02:19 -0700
  Good friend Simon took his van to vivid vans here on Vancouver island for some suspension work. And some paint… it’s quite the...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 09:44:30 -0600
  On 5 Sep , 2017, at 9:16 AM, David McNeely wrote: > Seems reasonable, since > they knew what they were doing. That Could Be a...
• Re: Airlift 1000 suspension kit
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:09:16 -0500
  I just installed a set a few weeks ago and have towed two different pop up campers. They were definitely worth the $90 (total...
• Re: Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 20 May 2001 17:33:43 -0700
  ...Cheers, Joel --- Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com> wrote: > My front suspension is squeeky. I've given it a good shot of spray > silicone at...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 19:42:15 -0600
  ...Preload is only effected when you have a constrained spring in the case of the UNLOADED and TOPPED out suspension. > Motorbike tension adjusters are...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:18:34 -0500
  ...They didn't compress enough and topped out the shorter travel suspension. The result was a stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:05:37 -0500
  ...For the record, I did have some of the front > suspension bushings replaced, but not this one. > > I assume that means that this should...
• Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:25:12 -0700
  ...wrote: > Good plan. > > I filed it and the Magical Cast Iron Suspension in along with Cone > Remover, Sky Hooks, and Bag Stretchers. > > John > > > -Chris...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 01:45:51 -0400
  ...how far the axle trails its suspension points on the inner ends of the control arms. Yrs, d
• Re: Squeeking Noise Passenger Front
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 23:45:12 -0500
  > Front suspension passenger side is squeeking (Very Annoying almost as > annoying as the loud fuel pump:) > > My Diag: > Possible bushing for sway bar > > Diagnosis...
• Re: PDF files of ETKA CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 10:49:21 -0500
  Dear Yoshi, Are you saying that you have converted the rest of the EKTA for the 1986 model year? Including the engine? Suspension? etc...
• 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...
• 89 syncro gl for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 16:57:25 EST
  ...I will have my 1989 Vanagon Syncro for sale next month ( finishing re installing front suspension ). 123K maroon coloor w gray interior. very good...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 12 May 2011 16:49:07 -0400
  http://tinyurl.com/65q7yaf On Thu, May 12, 2011 3:44 pm, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Cool! Then I'd have to learn how to...
• 1985 Vanagon - lower ball joint
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:29:44 -0400
  ...I've replaced all other parts to my suspension, including upper A-frame bushing, myself w/o equipment so can I do this also...
• Re: german vanagons accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 00:58:57 +1200
  ...That's the advantage of the nonswingaxle trailing-arm suspension of the Bays... no camber changes. The T3's semitrailing design means camber changes...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:53:34 -0800
  ...8717 VW@EricWunrow.com On Nov 16, 2014, at 9:41 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > As the suspension moves the outer...
• Re: suspension
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 18:45:42 -0700
  --- Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM> wrote: > Well, > After replacing all bushings in front > suspension(except lower arm > bushing, will have to find some shop...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 20:04:27 -0800
  ...The difference in suspension performance between > the three of them is quite large. Compared to the Westfalia and the > passenger van, my ASI van...
• Re: Squeaky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 21 May 2001 06:08:42 -0400
  ...31:04 -0500 Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com> writes: > My front suspension is squeeky. I've given it a good shot of spray > silicone...
• Re: 1984 Westy Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:09:05 -0400
  ...Yeah, you could corner flat as heck, but your negative suspension travel was gone and so was most of compliance. This is unsafe on...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:24:12 -0700
  ...Last major systems upgrade will be suspension and steering. Now that she’s running and has a clutch, I don’t have as much...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 04:54:19 +0000
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• Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 17:03:00 -0700
  ...Of course, in Bentley's it might have been under "Suspension," but anyways. What's the rule o' the thumb about tire rotation? -- Jack...