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Subject:Re: Lowering a Syncro
From:EMZ
Date:Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:15:13 -0500

Hey, same problem I've been trying to fix for 3 years. Bet up
the house, not your syncro. Dig out the floor, or raise the door,
but keep yor hands off the Syncro.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Mon, 20 Dec 1999, John Branstrom wrote:

> Just got a 86 syncro but its to tall by about an inch to make it in the
> garage in my building.  My 81 vanagon just makes it.  So I need to lower the
> syncro to the same height (or a little lower if possible) of the standard
> vanagon. Anyone have any ideas?  Switching to 185s instead of the 205 tires?
> Adjustable shocks?  I really need some advice.  Parking in my neighborhood is
> very bad.  Plus it will be loaded with work tools which need to be secured.
>
> Thanks John Branstrom
>            Chicago, IL
>