Maybe Todd can measure (how tall and the inside diameter) his 2wd front and
rear springs he has off the van and i will measure my syncro springs.  And if
you can get the spring rate for the SA springs, I can get the spring rate for
the Syncro springs...and then we have all we need to see if they will work.

"James S. Cohen" wrote:

> All,
>
> Good news, I can find out the spring rates of the SA HD springs tomorrow.
> However, I don't have any stock springs for comparison.
>
> I MIGHT be able to get a rear spring off one of my Vans if it's not too
> hard, but the ever UNhelpful Bentley has NO procedure for removal....I'll
> have to wing it.
>
> But my book only goes to '84. If someone has one that goes to '91 and wants
> to sell it lemme know!
>
> AS for syncro springs, I'm not sure why the spring rates would be any
> different than 2wd. All the extra weight is on the CHASSIS, and since
> springs only hold up the body, which is the same on 2wd and syncro models,
> I see no need to have a stiffer spring.
>
> But this is informed speculation by me. If anyone wants to
> counter-speculate, please feel free.
>
> But I don't know if there is a physical difference between the 2wd and
> syncros to accomdate the extra hardware. I don't think so.
>
> I would think that a stiffer spring rate would be appropriate forthe
> heavier bodied Westy.
>
> The search for info continues.....
>
> James