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Subject:Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
From:Van O Rama
Date:Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:27:13 -0700

I'll swap you some GL springs. Unless you want to go even taller. 1985 Westy springs should be the tallest stockers. There are aftermarket springs which can bring you up to Syncro level but then your CV's may need upgrading too at that level.

BenT

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> On Sep 16, 2015, at 9:21 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> hi all,
> 
> as far as I know (according to measurements of the vans we have) - from
> center of wheel to the wheel arch (front wheels - all vans are tin-top) -
> all vans are sitting level, none has sagging rear...
> 
> - Carat: 15.5"
> 
> - GL:  17"
> 
> - Syncro: 19"
> 
> so the Carat is the lowest and I would like to lift it up a bit, not as
> high as the Syncro but as hight as the GL would be nice...
> 
> I just entertain this idea but a bit afraid of taking away the unique
> characteristic of the Carat...
> 
> so... if I do it... what's the best way to lift it up? (at reasonable
> price) - as it is now the Carat has stock springs with Red Classic Konis at
> stiffest setting...
> 
> thanks for any idea...
> 
> dan

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