Date:         Wed, 2 Jan 2002 00:05:35 -0800
Reply-To:     Patrick Harris <harrisvanagon@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Patrick Harris <harrisvanagon@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lowering a Vanagon
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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Ben,

>H & R also sells lowering springs which will drop the height about an
> >extra half inch like the Carats. NOT recommended for heavy Westies as
> >many have already found out.

How can I get ahold of H&R?  My original over-zealous idea of lowering my
van 3-4 inches was insane.  I got a better look and decided no more than 2
inches at most.  But, I've been working with a local machine shop to cork
and re-drill/re-stud the rear drums and front discs to accept a 5-4 3/4 rim.
  I'm eye-balling some 15" alloys that'll look sharp.  But, I'll want to
lower it just a smidge to give it that "hugged" look.  So, I'm thinking
about 1/2 to 1 inch or so.  Once I get the rims on I'll get a better idea
what I need.  Anyways, I've babbled on too much.  If you can get me a
website or something where I can get some info or whatnot on those springs,
that'd be great!!!

Patrick Harris
Longview, Washington
1981 Vanagon
1987 Vanagon GL



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