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Subject:Re: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
From:Dylan Spurgin
Date:Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:12:02 -0500

Got pics?

ds

At 10:08 PM 6/25/2002 -0400, Ben T wrote:
>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

Dylan Spurgin
'81 Westy - Elly the Electric Elephant
http://spurgin.net/westy1.htm