> One "cheapie" idea would be to swap from side to side.  However, with your
> mileage, you're probably better off swapping them out for new ones - just
> depends on budgetary constraints.
>
> I have heard mostly negative comments about the KYB's (harsh, premature
> wear, etc.), and good things about the Bilsteins, though with a Syncro,
I'm
> going with the Old Man Emu units...  I'll bet they make OME's for regular
> 2WD Vanagons, too.
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 GL Syncro Westy
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Martin Dell [mailto:martin@NETPRODUCTION.CO.UK]
> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 11:58 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: '90 Westfalia sagging suspension
>
>
> My bus has covered about 300,000km and is leaning to the left quite
> noticeably (viewed from the back)  I'm guessing that the springs on that
> side have sagged because all the weight is on that side,(propane tank,
waste
> water tank, water tank and all the cupboards - driver too!)  So I guess
it'd
> be wise to swap the springs out and while I'm at it I might as well do the
> shocks.
>
> Here's where I'm looking for advice.  Can I get lower/ stiffer springs?
Can
> I get harder shocks?  I want to control body roll mainly but don't want a
> really harsh ride.
>
> Has anyone experience of this problem and a solution?  Any help would be
> appreciated
>
> Regards
> Martin Dell
>