John,

Welcome to the list, fellow Syncronaut!

You definitely want to check out David Marshall's lift kit, should lift your
Syncro 2". Go to http://www.fastforward.ca

PerL
87 Syncro 112i

John Wessels wrote:

> Hello List,
>
> I just signed up after purchasing an '87 Syncro. I am a second generation VW
> owner and mechanic. My Father started driving VW's in '55 and opened up his
> repair shop in '63. I started my apprentice program while still sitting in a
> high chair. I am an ASE master technician and have over 20 years of VW
> experiance. I worked at VW of Santa Cruz back in '87 and '88. I opened my own
> shop in Merced in '90 and moved here to Livermore a year ago. I don't work on
> VW's much anymore but specialize in BMW, Mercedes and Porsche.
>
> I have owned a couple of Mercedes Unimogs and have developed a few new
> products for them which I sell. I have been over the Rubicon a few times and
> down to Baja three times. I have also successfully negotiated the
> Sledgehammer trail down in the Mojave desert.
>
> I want to make a few major changes to my Syncro. I have searched the archives
> but not much info came up. It is obvious that the rear springs have sagged.
> What is the latest for taller replacements? I caught a note that front
> springs had been made. Were these taller or just stiffer? Also through what
> vender can the OME shocks be purchased?
>
> I am pretty excited about blazing a new trail with mods for the Syncro but I
> will sit back and listen for a while and see what you have come up with so
> far. Is anyone importing or tried to retrofit the 16" Syncro parts to our
> domestic lowriders?
>
> Thanks
>
> John Wessels
> European Motorsport
> Livermore, CA
> http://www.euromog.com
>
> '87 Syncro - a little surface rust but it's all there
> '96 Disco - Been great but up for sale
> '86 Golf Diesel - can't get worse than 40mpg
> '97 Banshee - way too much fun
> '69 Bug - show and race winner
> '99 Ram 4X4 TDI - New tow rig