Hmm interesting. If they are shorter then how come I was unable to see the
difference when I took the old ones out of my van and set them on the ground
next to the '90 Syncro springs I intended to install in my van. Then after
prying and pushing on the spring for quite some time I also found that the
tierod was not long enough to accomodate the taller spring.

Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.367.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA

>From: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
>Reply-To: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: can syncro front springs work in a 2wd??
>Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 17:07:54 -0700
>
>No that is incorrect but the subject is not that simple anyway. While
>2wd springs originally came in different lengths and stiffness'
>depending on year and options, all of the Syncro springs are the same
>AFAIK. Most Syncro front springs are about 1 1/2" shorter and rears are
>about 1 1/2" longer than 2wd springs. I refer to standard springs in
>reasonable shape from the similar years. I have multiple sets of both
>kinds. I have measured dozens of springs, looking for the tallest and
>stiffest I could find before deciding to have custom sets of both types
>made. I did not measure or care about the factory lowered springs that
>some 86+ models came with as I wanted taller not lower. Yes, early
>Westys tend to have badly flattened springs so who knows if some may be
>shorter than Syncro springs that have not been flattened.
>
>
>Mark
>
>Chris DeLong wrote:
> >
> > The Syncro springs are not shorter. I have a pair in my garage that I
>have
> > already made one attempt to install them on my van. It is not possible
>to
> > drop in the front springs. On my next attempt I will probably hack a
>coil or
> > two off and see if they will work. HTH
> >
> > Chris DeLong
> >

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