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Date:         Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:12:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Dylan Spurgin <vanagon@MAIL.SPURGIN.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dylan Spurgin <vanagon@MAIL.SPURGIN.NET>
Subject:      Re: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
In-Reply-To:  <37014832.59BE866B.0AA62B84@aol.com>
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Got pics?

ds

At 10:08 PM 6/25/2002 -0400, Ben T wrote: >Hello All, > >I just lowered my 87 GL thanks to some H & R springs that a fellow listee >gave me. > >I LOVE THE LOOK!!!!!!! They go well with my redrilled 15" X 8" Porsche >Fuchs replicas. Handling is improved but I feel it could use more >stiffness. Getting in and out of the vehicle is a cynch even for most of >my smaller passengers. The front is roughly 2+ inches lower than stock. > >The van seems to have a bit more spring to it's step. Feels a bit bouncy >with the stock Boges. I wanted to try them out before going to KYB's. I >can't remember which of you had advised me on this before. > >I haven't decided which way to go on shocks. I need your help again. > >BTW, I had all the bushings replaced. No more squeakies. She rides silky >smooth. Albeit a bit on the nervous side. > >BenT

Dylan Spurgin '81 Westy - Elly the Electric Elephant http://spurgin.net/westy1.htm


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