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• Syncro 16 trailing arms now in stock!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 May 2003 23:25:52 -0700
  I am just letting everyone know that the long wait is over! We now have Syncro 16 style trailing arms in stock - these are...
• Syncro 16" rear trailing arms part# ?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:02:43 -0500
  Can someone please tell me the part #s for the rear trailing arms on a Syncro 16"? Thanks a heap, ...Markus
• Re: New 16" trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:02:29 -0700
  ...Aside from the matter of licensing, it would seem to me the 16 arms replicated by several aftermarket suppliers out of regular trailing arms...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:43:45 -0600
  On 14 Aug , 2021, at 8:08 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? Here...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:02:52 -0700
  ...CA> wrote: >> >> Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? > > Here Ya Go >> > > https://burleymotorsports.net/product/16-trailing-arms-set-custom-version/
• Re: The most butch vanagon I've ever seen
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 05:25:42 -0800
  ...suspension will like that with the rear most shocks leading the trailing arms vs trailing the trailing arms.... Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
• Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:03:54 -0400
  Um, what are you changing the trailing arms to? This is new to me as are most things Vanagon related. mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From...
• Rear trailing arm/wheel hubs/bearing housing same for all years?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:57:52 -0800
  ...Thought I might grab the rear trailing arms too. If they don't have any rust. Are the rear trailing arms, wheel hubs and...
• Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:13:58 -0400
  Greetings Collective Wisdom, I'm changing my trailing arms in order to fit larger wheels & tires, and the only things in my way now...
• removal of rear trailing arm?
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 21:25:46 -0400
  Any Ideas? Dave wrote> I have attempted to get the rear trailing arms off of the van. I've been trying for two days...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 13:43:54 -0500
  ...How wide a tire can I accomidate on 15"x6.5" SA Rheins without going to 16" type trailing arms or substantial modification (beyond...
• Re: 16" van suspension lift
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 14:45:36 -0700
  ...I had been under the impression that it was the *rear* shafts that were longer, and the rear trailing arms were longer. Thus, the...
• Start of a trailing arm rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:43:02 -0800
  Old, well from a 90 Syncro, trailing arms that I’m refurbishing. I got them back from the sandblaster today and did some work...
• Maximum droop of rear trailing arms.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 May 2009 13:21:45 -0700
  ...new bit for the trailing arms to go into? I am half tempted to build my own tubular trailing arms and this way I...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:11:02 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires Hey Chris, I am running 235/75/15 BFG muds on SA 15" steel wheels and...
• Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:41:58 -0700
  Finally getting round to posting a few pics of the trailing arm chore I did last month. I had modified the arms , a welded...
• New 16" trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:19:26 +0200
  Hi folks, here some facts for the new trailing arms: - both side use the part is symmetric part - material spheroidal cast iron 6mm - for...
• Rear trailing arm bushing install?
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 19:56:49 -0700
  Hello Volks, I am having difficulty installing new bushings in the rear trailing arms. Can anyone give me some advice, hints or suggestions on...
• Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:47:51 -0700
  ...On 9/26/06, Walt Oliver <walt@waltnet.net> wrote: > > Greetings Collective Wisdom, > > I'm changing my trailing arms in order to fit larger...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:15:49 -0500
  ...RE: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires >To: "'pokey@vanagon.org'" <pokey@vanagon.org>, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, syncro@yahoogroups.com > >FYI, I...
• Re: Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:47:08 -0800
  David Marshall wrote: > > Volks > I have been looking at installing Syncro 16" rear trailing arms for the > longest time in my Syncro. For those...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 10:53:58 -0500
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com; syncro@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires I understand to mount REALLY big tires on your...
• Re: A-Arms
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:32:41 -0700
  ...if I'm following things right - the first picture is for sure a rear trailing arm on a vanagon or syncro vanagon. ( A-arms...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:08:16 -0700
  ...posting a few pics of the trailing arm chore I > did last month. I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. > Seems...
• Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:10:15 -0800
  Volks I have been looking at installing Syncro 16" rear trailing arms for the longest time in my Syncro. For those that do not...
• Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:13:21 -0400
  ...Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts? Greetings Collective Wisdom, I'm changing my trailing arms in order to fit larger wheels & tires, and...
• 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 10:01:31 -0500
  I understand to mount REALLY big tires on your syncro you need to upgrade rear trailing arms to 16" type. Where do I get...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:15:05 +0000
  ...a few pics of the trailing arm chore I did l= ast month. I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. Seems...
• Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - ronald ourada
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:53:26 -0500
  Since I need to repair the perch plates on the trailing arms of my 1985 Vanagon, I thought I'd replace shocks and bushings...
• FS: Trailing Arms
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:37:50 +0000
  I've got the two rear trailing arms available from an 87' Syncro. I believe they are all the same. If not, I'm...
• Re: front end woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Oct 94 09:57:18 gmt
  ...After >hefting it, I have decided that if I can get away with replacing only the >trailing arms, I will be way ahead of...
• Rear wheels lean inward
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 95 9:00:26 MDT
  ...Last night I had a thought that since both trailing arms are the same it should be possible to swap them right for left...
• Re: Rear trailing arm/wheel hubs/bearing housing same for all years?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:37:14 -0500
  On Nov 23, 2007 3:57 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Are the rear trailing arms, wheel hubs and bearing housings the...
• Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 02:30:21 +0100
  Volks, Would it be possible to use two rear trailing arms to make one longer unit? This would maybe be easier, cutting the stock...
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:39:08 -0400
  ...Check out your rear trailing arms. I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a trailing arm in this condition would...
• 215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
  My modified trailing arms are now in place - what a job! After 17 years the bolts that the trailing arms pivot on get corroded...
• Rear axle shafts making contact with trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 14:09:52 -0700
  I was looking under my van yesterday and noticed shinny rubb marks on both drive shaft axles where they pass through the trailing arms...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:56:20 -0400
  ...Remove that bolt and the trailing arm is removed. These arms are avaliable everywhere ,used (junkyard).Never seen one removed from a junked vanagon...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:52:51 -0700
  ...a few pics of the trailing arm chore I did l= > ast month. I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. Seems...
• Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 14:50:47 -0500
  ...Our knowledge of the issue of special rear trailing arms has progressed to the point that I think we now know what needs to...
• Help The List!!!!! Who can find out the part #'s and availability for the rear links for the rear swaybar
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:04:00 -0400
  ...You'd have to weld the monting tabs onto your trailing arms, however. Chris
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:16:25 -0400
  ...Rear trailing arm bushing replacement. Since I need to repair the perch plates on the trailing arms of my 1985 Vanagon, I thought I...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:47:59 -0600
  ...It’s just how pissed I am about stock. >>> >>> Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? >>> >>>>> On Aug 14, 2021, at 7...
• Re: Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 17:28:07 -0700
  ...Will replace both trailing arms soon. I have a pair of complete arms from a 1985 Vanagon. They should fit. Thanks, Neil. On Tuesday...
• Re: Rear trailing arm bushing install?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:41:50 -0800
  ...Volks, > > I am having difficulty installing new bushings in the rear trailing arms. > Can anyone give me some advice, hints or suggestions on this...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 14:00:03 -0500
  ...Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires I'd love to see the pics. Despite the research I did in the archives I...
• Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:59:55 -0700
  ...Check out your rear trailing arms. I AIN'T no expert and DON'T know how long a trailing arm in this condition would...
• Re: /syncro/ tires
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 14:17:16 -0400
  Yea, 16" trailing arms is the ticket. At 02:06 PM 10/23/97 -0300, you wrote: >>Wow. So this is 2" taller tire...
• FREE Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:29:42 -0700
  ...Trailing arms, (need new perches and weld repair) Lower control arms are not perfect but could be saved. Craigs List ad: http://vancouver.craigslist...
• Re: Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 21:48:47 EST
  I have 16" Ronal R9's (Mercedes Rims) on my vanagon syncro, with 215-65-16 tires with a lot of room left. Don...
• vanagon rear suspension; was Re: Lowering Busses, etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 21:42:16 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Basically, you "wind" > the trailing arms of the rear suspension. Email me for details. > Vanagon rear suspension does not have the same trailing arm...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:27:14 -0500
  ...16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires I can get the 16" trailing arms through a special arrangement that make them less expensive than other...
• Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:24:55 -0700
  ...It’s just how pissed I am about stock. >> >> Haven’t we seen trailing arms been made before ? >> >>>> On Aug 14, 2021, at 7...
• Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:01:17 +0200
  Hi Have anyone tried repairing the trailing arms? Problem on mine,is that the round plate, which supports the spring, is veru rusty, half...
• Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 23:20:37 -0500
  ...Tuesday, February 15, 2000 2:50 PM Subject: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms > From: Derek Drew <drew@interport.net> > > Ok everybody. Our...
• Re: [Syncro] Welding up 16" rear trailing arms - PICTURES ANYONE???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 17:21:00 -0800
  ...Our knowledge of the issue of special rear trailing arms has >progressed to the point that I think we now know what needs to...
• VAG Internal Instructions Underbody Wax and Preservation
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:51:12 -0400
  ...wax preservation for the Vanagon rear trailing arms (and pre-mid-88 syncro front lower control arms), but it does not show the Vanagon...
• Re: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 15:12:57 -0700
  ...Perhaps you should look into getting some of the trailing arms from SDP, too. malcolm
• Suspension parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 11:58:12 -0500
  ...These are the bars for the cast Trailing arms. Threaded both ends. I also need some front brake backing plates. 251-407-343-D...
• front end woes
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Fri, 21 Oct 1994 08:37:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...After hefting it, I have decided that if I can get away with replacing only the trailing arms, I will be way ahead of...