I know that the '85 models do sit higher than your average Vanagon... at
least with good springs.  Mine looks like a Syncro without the high price or
the high traction... sigh..

Chris.
'85 Westy - Syncro Wannabee

----- Original Message -----
From: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 6:13 PM
Subject: '82 westy/'84 GL 7 seater - different size?

> I have both an '82 westy and a '84 7 seater GL.  The '84 is noticably
taller
> than the '82.  The '84 engine deck is about 4" higher than the '82.  I
> noticed this when I pulled the '82 into the garage to start working on it
> after having it sit for about 6 months...
>
> Why is this?  By design due to the poptop? I didn't think there were any
> suspension differences in the design?  Maybe I have shot springs/shocks or
> something?  Anyone?
>
> Thanks,
> Bradley Flubacher
> State College, PA