Hi Marshall,

I was also interested in this subject and did some research.  I came across
Jason McWilliams from Just Buggin in Northern CA.  He working on a air
spring design for the Vanagon together with Air Spring.  Give him a call and
I'm sure he can answer all your questions: (530) 589-4332.  If there's
anybody else interested in this please call Jason and let him know.  The
Vanagon air spring project is low priority for him right now.  He does the
work in his spare time.  If he senses a real interest from the Vanagon
community he might speed things up a little.

Peter

-----Original Message-----
From: Marshall Ruskin [mailto:mruskin@PANGEA.CA]
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 4:56 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Question about Air Shock Technology

Hi Volks:

Since my Westy is too tall to fit into our buildings underground parkade, I
am interested in whether electric air shocks can be used to change the
height.  Some questions:

1.    Do air shocks eliminate the need for a coil spring?
2.    Can they be adjusted on a regular (twice daily) basis without failing?
3.    Can they be used to Lower the van below "normal" - as well as raise
it?
4.    Can they be used in a very cold climate?

TIA

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"

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