On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 11:49 AM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com>wrote:

> Here is a picture if interested:
> <http://kippert.com/vanagon/misc/purple-spring.jpg>
>
> On Dec 17, 2008, at 2:31 PM, Mark A Kippert wrote:
>
> While crawling under my van cleaning the tranny to body ground I
>> noticed that I had purple springs. They are on all 4 corners. I
>> finally got around to checking them out further. They appear to by by
>> H&R. I took some pictures and on the passenger side saw what I think
>> is a model number (29 951 VA). My research indicates they lower the
>> van 1.5 inches. I'm not sure I want my van lowered, I kinda like a
>> taller ride.
>>
>> Does anybody have any experience with them? Are they something I want
>> on my Vanagon. A previous owner must have wanted them but is it
>> something I will find beneficial?
>
>

Mark,

It looks like you already have Bilsteins as wsell based on the color of the
shock in the pic.
I have this set-up in my 88 Doublecab with the HD Bilsteins. Before that I
had them on my 87
Vanagon. Since I have also owned a number of lowered, raised, stock,
Vanagons 2wd & Syncro,
I do have some point of comparison.

The set-up is definitely stiffer. Cornering is definitely improved as is
handling in general. Getting in
and out of the vehicle is a breeze. But unless the front bumpstops have been
cut (lower), they will
bottom out on even the smallest of bumps on the road. It can make a even the
Bots Dots on the
freeway feel like you ran over a fat man in a red suit. Cutting the bump
stops makes the ride tolerble.
It compares in comfort to my mid-80's 911 in comfort. From what is visible
in your pic, the bumpstops
might still be unaltered unless they figured out a way to reattach the shock
cover.

Regards,

BenT

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