I have an '88 Westy with H&R springs and KYB shocks and there is a definite forward rake. It is enough that when I first got in the van after the spring change, I felt like I was sliding off the seat.

Ride is definately harsh. I can however, fit into most garages.

Todd
'88 Westy

Michael Townsend <townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE> wrote:
> Hi,
I compared my 90 Carat (BD springs, Bilsteins) to Robert Lilly's 88
Wolfsburg (HR springs, KYB shocks).  We did side-side measurements and
pictures, and test drives.  The HR springs are slightly lower on the front,
and a lot lower on the back.  His van is level, and mine has the slightly
raised back end.  Mine looks more like the stock Carat height (and ride)
which is what I wanted.  The HR springs gave a harsher, more sport-tuned
ride than the BD Boge springs.

YMMV,

Michael Townsend
90 Carat
Durham NC 27712

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> From: Mark Mages
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Lowering your Van- again
> Date: Thursday, October 12, 2000 4:14 PM
>
> H&R Also makes lowering springs for about $100 less
> than the busdepot kit.
> Just remember that you need performance shocks with a
> lowering kit.  Bilsteins are ~$80 ea from the busdepot
> (cheapest place I've found).  I dunno if I'd trust
> Boge's or KYB's with a lowering kit.  I put Boge's
> temporarily on with my H&R kit for the car, and blew
> them in 2 weeks.
> Bilstein PN
> Front: B46-0820
> Rear: B46-0830
>
>
>
> --- The Bus Depot  wrote:
> > > What is the skinny on How Low Can You Go?
> > > Products available on the open market? Tires &
> > Rims, etc.
> >
> >
> > My Boge high-performance lowered springs are one
> > option.  For under $400,
> > they will both lower your van and improve
> > performance.
> >
> > - Ron Salmon
> >   The Bus Depot, Inc.
> >   http://www.busdepot.com
> >   (215) 234-VWVW
>
>
> =====
> Mark
> Just because you have an opinion, doesn't mean that anyone wants to hear
it
>
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