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Subject:Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
From:T Collins
Date:Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:30:35 -0400

Hello,

Same here. I would swap anyone that wanted my larger 85gl springs for
carat's ones. We can do it in the my drive way in the Philly Burbs! even
steven.

Thanks,
T

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Van O Rama <van.o.rama@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> > 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
>