yes... it's not just swapping and expect good result... there's the
compression rate and stiffness to consider besides the length..

On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 11:18 AM, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> I had an '85 and actually tried Syncro rear springs. They didn't compress
> enough and topped out the shorter travel suspension.  The result was a
> stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I can see how they would be
> useful with, say, an iron-block 5-cylinder or a V6 hanging out back.
>
> To raise the back to almost even with the front I cut some spacers from
> high density polypropylene board and used stock springs with 3 spacers on
> each side. Google "Vanagon sag" for my "7 steps to a happier back end".
>
> Chris.
>
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia Nov 19, 2014 o godz. 9:12 Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
> napisał(a):
>
> > I recall that the 85 2wd has springs that are similar height to Syncro
> > springs. Is this so?
> > *Miguel*
> >
> > *The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically
> because
> > you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
> > *- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*
>