You could install GL springs in your Carat of course.
I wouldn't though ..
I own one ( the first 'carat' ...the 87 Wolfsburg Special Edition ..has
all the features that Carats have ) .
It it is stiffer riding than a GL for sure, which isn't that bad.

I think it looks just great at stock lower height   ( ..it also did not
come with the side gladding, thankfully.  )
I think mine  would look stupid raised up to GL height personally.
It would mess up the only true 'sports car' factory version of a
Vanagon, IMO.
scott

On 9/16/2015 6:21 AM, Dan N 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
>