On Mon, 21 Oct 1996, Joseph R Beckham wrote:

> Quick question for anyone who can answer.
> I have an 85 westy GL, that's quite lower in the rear than the front.
> I would like to replace the rear coil springs, are  the springs the same
> as a non westy Vanagon??
> 
> Joe Beckham
> 85 Westy 154k miles
> Narragansett, RI

 For added traction, (something the Vanagon is in need of), If I 
 were you, I would not replace rear spring. This is a blessing, 
 most Vanagon I have seen need front spring and have real bad 
 traction in the snow!

                        Eric