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Subject:H&R Springs... How low?
From:Todd Last
Date:Mon, 14 Jun 1999 20:35:30 -0700

I have an 1988 westy with H&R springs, and KYB shocks. Michelin MXT
205/70x14 tires on the factory alloy wheels.
I've gotten a few questions from list members asking about how low these
springs make the van - so I just took some rough measurements. Here is
what I got:

Ground to front fender lip mid point = 25"
Ground to rear fender lip mid point = 26.5"

Overall height (eyeballed at rear edge of front door) = 6' 5"

I guess the other way to put this is with the stock springs I could
slide under the van to do maintenance. Now, if I try to drive up my
service ramps in the front, I have to take off the front spoiler for
clearance.

Ground clearance from bottom of front spoiler (mid point) = 1.75"
Ground clearance from bottom of front mudflap to ground = 8"

Hope this is useful info to folks.
I'd be interested in how this compares to the stock height.

Todd
'88 Westy.

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