I haven't used the Boge kit, but I have tried a few ways to lower the
Vanagon. My caution would be to confirm that the Boge kit is capable of
handling the weight of a Westy.  I kind of doubt that it is.  If the springs
and shocks are ovewhelmed by the van's weight, you'll create a nightmare.
Bottoming out, banging, wallowing, porpoising...no fun at all.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stefan Ufer" <sufer@email.unc.edu>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 8:40 AM
Subject: suspension lowering kit (Boge)

> I am contemplating to install a Boge suspension lowering kit on a '85
> Westfalia to improve handling. I am not talking about lowering all the
> way to the ground, just an inch or two.
> If anybody on the list has done this before using the Boge kit and/or
> could share hints/tips/experiences, I would greatly appreciate it.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Stefan
> '73 Westfalia (GUENTHER)
> '76 Westfalia (LILA)
> '85 Westfalia (POSEIDON)
>