Date:         Thu, 27 Jun 2002 13:12:15 -0400
Reply-To:     lvb <lvb@ALLTEL.NET>
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From:         lvb <lvb@ALLTEL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Boge Lowering Springs
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With all the discussion on lowering springs, thought I would resend an
earlier post as it seems to be pertinent.  Thanks, Larry

lvb wrote:

> I have just installed a set of Boge lowering springs on my '85 Westy,
> 2WD, and my initial reaction is favorable.  Sits a good deal lower.  As
> part of the overall improvement package I have installed 14" factory
> alloys, Kumho "C" rated tires, new shocks, and the springs.  I measured
> from the ground to the bottom of the fender well, and these are my
> measurements:
>                      Before                               After
>                 RF    30"                                26 1/4"
>                 LF     29 1/2"                          26"
>                 RR     28 1/2"                          27 1/2"
>                 LR     27 34"                           26 3/4"
>
> While it isn't perfectly level now, it sure beats the way it was
> before.  I plan on trying shims to bring to true level.  The air lift
> shocks I had bought in the group purchase will not work with the Boge
> lowering springs.   Entering and exiting is much, much, easier. The ride
> is much better, and the semis do not blow me all over the road, though
> there is still some buffeting on some occasions. I have not experienced
> "bottoming out".    Pricey, but the results seem worth the time and
> expense.          Larry