Date:         Thu, 12 Oct 2000 19:12:27 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lowering your Van- again
Comments: To: Keith Adams <keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <39E63AE6.BC58BB4B@transcanada.com>
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> I notice that both vehicles are regular Vanagons.  Anyone have
> experience with either of these spring setups in a Westfalia (i.e. the
ones that
> need their listing corrected the most!)


Yes, me.  I tried the Boges on my '89 Westy before advertising them.
Without doing exact measurements, the ride height is very close to what
Michael reported on his non-Westy.  Before replacing my springs, the van
listed quite severely to the left (the side the cabinets, propane tank, and
my fat butt are on).  With the new springs, the listing is dramatically, but
not completely, improved.  I still measured a very slight tilt (a bit over
1/4 inch) to the left, whereas before the difference was well over an inch.
The difference now is small enough that it you don't notice it, whereas
before if you looked at the van from behind it was obvious to the naked eye
that the van had a bit of a list.  Of course, I'm comparing new springs to
old.  I would guess that eventually even these may sag a bit more on the
left, given the extra weight on that side, but hopefully it will be another
100k miles before I have to worry about it!

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus DepotŪ, Inc.
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