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Subject:Re: GoWesty 2wd Lift Spring Installation
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:39:04 -0700

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 7:02 PM, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 9:33 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Looks great John. I'm interested in how the ride compares. I'm about the
> > install Bilstein HDs on my 2wd Westy next week, and I've been considering
> > these springs (although I'd rather have a syncro... ;-)
> >
> >
> I'm quite impressed with GoWesty's progressive springs. Perhaps my old
> springs were just completely worn out, or maybe these springs are just
> all-around better, but whatever the reason, the ride is much improved. I
> can
> hit big ol' speed humps at 40mph and the van just BOUNDS over them
> gracefully like a deer. The stock spring would just smash down until they
> bottomed out. Highway-wise, handling seems roughly the same, but I won't
> know for sure until after I get the alignment done.
>
> I too would rather have a Syncro, but I figure I can STILL have a Syncro
> some day even though I have my 2wd jacked up.
>

Good to hear. What shocks have you got?

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Shawn Wright