These are the factory spring dampeners found at the top of the rear spring.
 They do not increase the rate of the springs, but they are a safe and
inexpensive way of lifting the rear end.

At 11:02 10/06/1999 -0400, Sudhir Desai wrote:
>> I personally would just install another set of "donuts" in the rear.
>> Simple, safe and effective.
>
>where can i get these donuts? i've looked around, and all i see are the
>donuts that feed into constant rate springs like in american cars... i
>havent found anything that would help progressive rate springs.
>
>thanks
>
>Sudhir H. Desai          1984 VW Vanagon 3.4 liter Chevy V-6
>desa4622@kettering.edu  sudhir_desai@geocities.com
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>
>
>

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