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Subject:Re: springs
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:38:06 -0700

I am thinking of just swapping them from side to side, it might end up
perfectly level and cost nothing but my time!

Alternatively, check the yellow pages for a spring shop.  They can do
lots of stuff, even differential height from side to side.

Chris Halsell wrote:
>
> Hello-
>
> I have a question about replacing springs. Does anyone know where I can get
> replacement springs for an '87 vanagon? Any info about different quality,
> etc.
>
> I realize that shocks/struts go out first. I will be replacing these. My van
> is listing towards the drivers side when sitting on a level surface. After
> 12 years and 115k miles of carrying the weight of the camper conversion-on
> the drivers side-it makes sense that the suspension needs work. I haven't
> seen any mention of springs in any of the vw/vanagon parts supply houses.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
> chalsell@u.washington.edu

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