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• Re: Springs and spring rates
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:39:07 -0700
  David Bayer wrote: > Wait a minute, are you inserting donuts in the spring coils or between the > perch and the top of the spring...
• Re: More Spring Info Tutorial (cure for saggy springs?)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 22:53:24 -0700
  James, do they make them for the syncro? Are the rear springs the same in shape as the stock spring (progressive wound...narrower at...
• More Spring Info Tutorial (cure for saggy springs?)
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:36:07 -0400
  Dear All I thought this excerpt from a book on performance chassis and suspension tuning might help with the spring problems. First, a few...
• Springs and spring rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:09:33 -0400
  Alot of this stuff flying around concerning springs is just wrong. If you put spacers in between the spring coils you WILL raise the...
• Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:36:27 -0800
  So the conventional wisdom says that '85 springs give the tallest ride height. Is there a difference between GL springs and Westy springs? IOW...
• Re: Question about Vanagon Springs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 23:24:18 -0700
  ...Syncro springs are different than 2wd springs. Also, there were different spring rates for different model configurations. The Westfalias have the stiffest springs, and...
• Re: Spring Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 22:22:10 -0700
  Blue paint spots is the stock spring for the 2wd Westy, which is the highest load rated stock Vanagon spring. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message...
• Re: Springs and spring rates
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 13:11:30 -0700
  Wait a minute, are you inserting donuts in the spring coils or between the perch and the top of the spring? Inserting the doughnut...
• Re: Springs and spring rates
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:06:42 -0700
  ...You will also reduce the number of active coils in the spring. The > equation for the spring rate of a coil spring: > > k= d...
• Re: Doka Springs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 23:35:36 -0800
  ...Doka Springs On 1/29/06, Kim Springer <kimspringer@rcn.com> wrote: This is so irresistable: a Springer in need of a spring. IIRC...
• Spring Questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 20:52:51 -0700
  1.) What is the difference between the Syncho springs and the 2WD springs. Can you put syncho springs in a 2wd and vs versa...
• Are 89 Carat Springs different than 91 Multivan Springs????
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 09:03:48 -0700
  Last night I spied a set of Carat Springs listed out on eBay. I have always been under the impression that my 1991 Multivan...
• Re: Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 13:41:20 -0800
  On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 10:36 AM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > So the conventional wisdom says that '85 springs give...
• Re: Spring Swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 28 May 2002 11:11:51 -0700
  Which post was that? Certainly not the case though "stronger" is not a fully informative way to describe springs. The heavier later models generally...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 17:59:11 EDT
  I compared my H&R springs with a fellow list members new Bus Depot springs. I have pics comparing the two vans. The Bus...
• Re: 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 05:55:53 -0700
  Someone please correct me if I am wrong about this, but I believe that Vanagons have progressive-rate springs. Though my VW experience is...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 13:21:02 -0600
  I can't believe I'm this stupid, but I'd like to stick my .02" of spring travel in here. I've been...
• Re: SA Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 15:30:14 -0700
  Maybe Todd can measure (how tall and the inside diameter) his 2wd front and rear springs he has off the van and i will...
• Boge Performance Springs too small in the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 08:28:11 EDT
  Due to sagging stock springs that I got off another Van, I ordered the set of the Boge springs from Busdepot. I was surprised...
• Re: Doka Springs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 23:22:46 -0800
  On 1/29/06, Kim Springer <kimspringer@rcn.com> wrote: This is so irresistable: a Springer in need of a spring. IIRC the 2wd...
• Springs, Spacers & Preload
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 02:29:45 EDT
  Hi SpringHeads, I can't belive I care enough to continue this thread, but I do. I don't really want to show anyone...
• Vanagon 2wd Spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 22:22:39 -0700
  ...14 7/8" Wire diameter: .63" Rear Springs: Length: 11" Spring diameter coil 1,8: .46 Spring diameter coil 2,7: .56" Spring diameter...
• Custom 2wd Vanagon Springs in Test Phase
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 21:29:12 -0700
  Now that the syncro spring project is pretty much wrapped up, Mark and I will be turning our attention to 2wd springs due to...
• Re: Doka Springs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 02:00:52 -0800
  On 1/29/06, Kim Springer <kimspringer@rcn.com> wrote: > Thanks for the humor Ben. > > The response was that the bus springs will work...
• 2 green marks on rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:30:26 -0800
  My friend pulled the springs out of his 89 Wolfsburg passenger van, kind of like a Carat with flip up table, power locks, jumpseats...
• Doka Springs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 23:14:29 -0800
  Hi Folks, I recently found out that I have a broken rear spring on my Tristar. I would assume this is the same spring...
• Re: Front Spring questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:36:17 -0800
  ...Front Spring questions > Hi all. > > I read in the archives (thanks Mr. Drillock!) about swapping springs. > i.e. late '84+ Vanagon *passenger* model springs...
• identifying stock spring rates (when springs are removed) colored markings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 12:45:44 EDT
  ok, lets say you have a big box full of vanagon springs. some springs are from carats, some from GL's, they're all...
• Re: 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 09:18:16 -0700
  ...Betts spring near SF is currently filling an order for about 10 pairs of syncro front springs. I took a front and rear spring...
• Re: Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 13:01:04 -0700
  What's the verdict on these "Progressive Rate" Springs I keep hearing about? Is it just a matter of Incompatible Shocks? That is to...
• FS: 1988 Wolfsburg VW Factory Lowered Springs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:05:22 EDT
  I am selling the springs from my 1988 Wolfsburg factory VW German springs. I cannot find the color markings on the springs. The weight...
• COIL SPRINGS (samoore)
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 4 May 2002 10:19:56 EDT
  Mark and Steve, Thanks for replying to my coil spring question. My old springs measured 15 3/4", and my new springs measured 14...
• Re: Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:59:44 -0600
  I thought Syncro Springs(rear ones anyway) were "Tall" too? I thought the 85 and earlier were taller than the 86 and later, but...
• Re: Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:25:05 -0800
  Hey guys, there's a spring height survey at Frank Condelli's site. http://www.frankcondelli.com/survey2.htm On Sun, Feb 1, 2009...
• Front Spring questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:32:28 -0800
  ...Drillock!) about swapping springs. i.e. late '84+ Vanagon *passenger* model springs into an '82 Westy is an improvement. Lucky me, I kept the...
• Re: can syncro front springs work in a 2wd??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 17:07:54 -0700
  ...While 2wd springs originally came in different lengths and stiffness' depending on year and options, all of the Syncro springs are the same AFAIK...
• 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 14:43:30 -0700
  I previously posted to see if there was any interest in 2wd Westy Springs. I'm trying to gather some information to see what...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 16:27:51 -0600
  ...Anyone have experience with either of these spring setups in a Westfalia (i.e. the ones that need their listing corrected the most!) Keith...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:30:07 -0500
  "Porsche 911 springs are probably heated treated, high alloy steel." Um, uh..... Exactly which 911 springs are we talking about here? The vast majority...
• 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:24:27 +0300
  Hello all, > If new 2WD springs were offered would you like: > > 1.) Exact Stock replacement springs - same height and stiffness > 2.) Same height as...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 23:52:19 -0700
  Even if this is true, the fact remains that the space the spring fits into is determined by the length of the shock, not...
• Need Later Model Vanagon Springs, Will Buy or Trade for 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:37:07 -0500
  Morning All, I am looking to buy a set of later model Vanagon springs (the lower ones or "Carat" Springs) for my 85 Wolfsburg...
• Re: 2 green marks on rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:22:32 -0800
  ...Can anyone > confirm which models used springs with 2 green marks? > > photos here http://www.californiavan.com/springs >
• Maybe dirt bikes have different springs? Was Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 14:01:51 -0700
  ...I just sat around with my boss who races bikes staring at his spring and listening to him talk about tuning it. His spring...
• FW: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:42:44 -0400
  ...Re: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations One other point I should have noted is that spring preferences are subjective to some extent. I think back...
• Re: Need Carat Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:46:39 -0400
  > Anyone have a set of stock springs you'd like to sell? I'd consider > aftermarket lowering springs. My Boge spring kit ($360 with...
• Re: Syncro Westy Springs vs. non-Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:54:05 -0700
  Yes, all of the stock Syncro springs are the same. That is why the Syncro.org springs were made. Stock springs are pretty good...
• Differences In Springs??
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:51:21 -0500
  ...I was just wondering what springs will fit correctly? Any camper springs, or will passenger Vanagon springs fit too correctly? I want to go...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:30:31 -0700
  Yes, you are right, 80-83 models had the early standard springs, not the taller 84-85 springs. I am currently researching the details...
• Re: Spring spacers
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:52:06 -0700
  ...Would you have a custom spring made for each wheel...since the weight on each wheel is different...or would you get one weight...
• FS: Spring set
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 30 May 2009 06:37:34 EDT
  ...See _www.frankcondell.com/Springs1.jpg_ (http://www.frankcondell.com /Springs1.jpg) and _www.frankcondelli.com/Springs2.jpg_ (http://www.frankcondelli.com/Springs2.jpg...
• vanagon lowering springs FREE (carat springs)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 11:54:21 EST
  i have a 87 wolfy i am going to be junking this spring, its got the stock lowering springs on it.. the same as...
• Rear Springs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:03:35 -0500
  ...It's time to quit being so cheap and get some new springs. Some vendors recommend replacing all four springs, but do I really...
• Re: Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:56:43 -0600
  I understand about the spring travel being less, but a lower overall van is going to create problems (nose thinking it is a shovel...
• Syncro spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 22:41:07 -0700
  I was roaming through the local junk yard today looking for some longer spring that will fit the front of my Syncro. On my...
• Lowering the EV or Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 18:51:14 +0200
  ...Vanagon 60mm 4 shocks; 4 springs DM 795 Vanagon 50mm 4 shocks; 4 springs DM 1,190 Vanagon 60mm 4 springs DM 435 Vanagon...
• Syncro springs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 11:02:04 -0600
  Well, my last spring post met with resounding silence, so let's narrow the search parameters. The spring posts in the archive were not...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 14:17:35 -0600
  ...the force exerted by a spring with constant spring rate is F=kx where k is the spring constant and x is the travel...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 14:53:56 -0400
  On my 85 Wolfsburg Westy (Build date 03/85) Definitely the early "tall" springs 2 yellow marks on the front spring. Chuck PS.....Anyone...
• Re: [Syncro] All Aftermarket Springs Sagg Lower Over Time, Germans Find
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 11:28:47 -0700
  ...As a result, the Europeans > found that the only two springs worth having were either the factory > Springs or the Seikel springs. As he...