John,

Using a torch to change the spring height is a very bad idea for several
reasons. The best route to go is new/used springs designed for a Vanagon.

I am currently using H&R spirngs all the way around. I don't have any major
complaints. I bought them used from another list member. It didn't cost an
unreasonable amount.

If you are going to do something, do it right.

Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce@hotmail.com

>From: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
>Reply-To: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Lowering vanagon springs
>Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:00:56 -0400
>
>Does anybody have any experience lowering a vanagon by heating the springs
>with a torch.  I seem to remember a post about it a while back. My SVX
>powered Westy goes down the road at a slightly positive angle of attack
>and I would like to lower the front about an inch.
>
>John
>87 Westy SVX