oh right..
I forgot this method.
an old hot rodder trick..
heat some coils with a torch....while they are weighted with the
vehicle's weight ..
until the sag just the right amount.

I consider the Carat springs kinda rare ...
they're such great Vanagons and I like how they sit a bit lower ...that
starts with the 87 Wolfsburg I believe, I sure love mine.

On 9/27/2012 1:53 PM, Ben T wrote:
> The rear springs are narrower towards the top and bottom. Cutting a coil would not leave a surface which seats properly. Height is all I need. IIRC the Carat springs have the same number of coils but less spacing between them.
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> BenT
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> sent from my electronic leash
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> On Sep 27, 2012, at 1:34 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
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>> Cut a coil or two off your current springs.
>> I don't think Carat springs would help you much anyway.
>> Besides height ..
>> also need to consider spring rate.   Being a trailer maybe you         expect it to be very stiff unloaded anyway.
>> My utility trailer sure is .   Just bouncy stiff empty.
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>> On 9/27/2012 10:49 AM, Ben T wrote:
>>> So, I built this trailer from the remains of a rusty 1985 Syncro Doka. Now she is standing high and proud as the original springs are no longer supporting the engine, trans, and it's share of the overall weight. I'd like to lower the attitude of the trailer to match my other Dokas. Looking for an inexpensive way to accomplish this. Carat springs tend to be really pricey and often comes as a set. I only need the rears. Thoughts?
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>>> TIA,
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>>> BenT
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>>> sent from my electronic leash