I've seen the other replies, and agree with modifying the garage.

Why not load it with the tools, first, and see if that does not lower it the
inch! Add more tools if need be.

Hoppy Holidaze,

Ron Antaki

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of John Branstrom
> Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 5:17 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Lowering a Syncro
>
>
> 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
>