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Subject:Re: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
From:mike
Date:Tue, 25 Jun 2002 20:57:42 -0700

My squeakies went away for about 10,000 miles.  Now they're back.

> From: Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
> Reply-To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
> Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 22:08:13 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
>
> Hello All,
>
> I just lowered my 87 GL thanks to some H & R springs that a fellow listee gave
> me.
>
> I LOVE THE LOOK!!!!!!! They go well with my redrilled 15" X 8" Porsche Fuchs
> replicas. Handling is improved but I feel it could use more stiffness. Getting
> in and out of the vehicle is a cynch even for most of my smaller passengers.
> The front is roughly 2+ inches lower than stock.
>
> The van seems to have a bit more spring to it's step. Feels a bit bouncy with
> the stock Boges. I wanted to try them out before going to KYB's. I can't
> remember which of you had advised me on this before.
>
> I haven't decided which way to go on shocks. I need your help again.
>
> BTW, I had all the bushings replaced. No more squeakies. She rides silky
> smooth. Albeit a bit on the nervous side.
>
> BenT
>