Except for springs and shocks, the rear suspension on the 2WD and Syncro is identical (except Syncro 16").

Cheers, 

Jeff

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris S.
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 11:19 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs

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.

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Dnia Nov 19, 2014 o godz. 9:12 Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM> napisal(a):

> I recall that the 85 2wd has springs that are similar height to Syncro 
> springs. Is this so?
> *Miguel*
> 
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