Andy sez: >so how come when i look at the van from the side it looks as though the >rear >end is lower than the front? i have nothing inside loading it down. what >kind of possible problems? My '85 was sagging as well due to old age and spring design. At first I installed some Syncro rear springs. That raised my rear from 16.5'', measured from center of hubcap to edge of wheel opening, to 19''. My Westy is a 'weekender' without the heavy fridge and other stuff, so the springs were much too stiff around town. On the highway and loaded they performed admirably and increased the stability of my Westy. Then I made some spacers and re-installed my stock rear springs. Now the rear measurement is 18.5'' and the ride is nice. It does sway more in the turns, but it doesn't jounce like it did with the Syncro springs.
Chris S. '85 Westy "Look Mister, you bought a camel. Don't expect it to prance like a stallion." http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers/ _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com |
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