> Does anyone know if the factory modified/changed the front or rear
> suspension on Westy's from 86 thru 91 (2WD)? I'm trying to determine why
> the handling of my present '86 is so different from my previous '89.
>
VW changed the suspension on the US Vanagons in 1988, lowering the bus by
about 1 inch, and changing the ride to a softer ride, I understand.  I
prefer the older version, but I don't have much experience with the later
ones -- I just want the ground clearance.

Tires make *a lot* of difference -- make sure yours are properly inflated
and proper tires on you new bus.  I don't think the ride should be "so
different", but the early ones are somehat harsher riding.

malcolm