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Subject:Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
From:Chris Szpejankowski
Date:Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:22:58 -0400

You can start your search with GoWesty lift springs. Also may want to include a camber compensator for the front ball joints. GoWesty has both, but broaden your search and cover all options. I would specifically be after progressive springs especially if you drive on dirt roads. 

Chris. 

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Dnia 16 wrz 2015 o godz. 12:21 Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> 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