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Subject:Re: [Lowering the vanagon]
From:Todd Last
Date:Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:01:40 -0800

My '88 Westy is lowered with H&R springs and my mudflap is nearly dragging.
Someone else posted an opinion to avoid H&R springs, and after a couple of
years with them, I have to agree.
I am eagerly awaiting the replacement 2wd springs list purchase to replace
them.

WHat I have noticed about the H&R springs is that the fronts have appeared to
sag over time. I think I have about 3 inches clearance under my mudflap.

but, I can fit in spaces under 6" 8"

Todd
'88 Westy

Joe Fortino wrote:

> good question, new coils pre-cut? my wife does'nt want me to lower
> but I was about -2iches I bet it would ride great!
>
> anyone draggin the mud flaps?? hehe
> Joe
>
> Shawn <dart@WADENA.NET> wrote:
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> Hello,
>     I own a 1984 vanagon and was looking for some info on lowering the
> low buck way (cutting the coil springs). I have done this before to other
> vehicles with success, but i had the proper info from others that have
> worked out all the problems they came across while doing these projects.
>     I have no knoledge of the vanagon as far as whats going to happen
> with camber (+ -). I also need to know how many coils to cut and still
> keep tension on the spring when the van is jacked up off the gruond.
>    Has anyone done this or is this a project i should just forget about.
> Thanks
> Shawn
>
> VW addict
>
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