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Subject:Re: Which Aftermarket Springs?
From:Keith Hughes
Date:Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:30:52 -0700

> From:    Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
> Subject: Re: Which Aftermarket Springs?
>
> I'd try the Van Caf=E9 ones for 2WD.
> Syncro rear springs for the rear of a 2WD SVX conversion sounds viable, =
> but
> not as good as 4 stiffer springs all around.
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com=20
>
VanCafe now has stock 2WD springs as well as the 2WD lift springs.
Can't vouch for the stock height springs (they're also $100 more IIRC),
but I replaced the springs in my '86 Westy with their lift springs about
1 1/2 years ago.  They've softened some - as Peter described at the time
- but there is certainly no sag.  Still need the left rear spacer(s) to
make it level, but that's not a surprise (Tiico as well as Westy).  Ride
is a little stiffer, but handling is much better, as is wind stability
(I also have their 15" euro wheels with 215/70 Michelins).  I'm very
happy with their performance (with Bilstein shocks), and wouldn't
hesitate to do it again.

Keith
'86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)

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