Date:         Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:55:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: springs and shocks for my 2WD Westy
Comments: To: Oxroad@AOL.COM
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I have a set of the Syncro.org springs on my 2wd Westy.
I also shimmed both the front and rear spings on the left to level the van.
(A trip to the local tap plastics with a drawing of what I wanted yeiled perfect plastic shims)
I originally had KYB shocks which were upgraded to Bilstein - great improvement and I'm never turing back.

Handling is good, the van handles crosswinds better. It sitts a little taller (I often get the question - Is that a Syncro?)   I'm running Michelin 205/75x14 tires on alloy rims. These are a hard compound (high mileage) tire so there is some loss of conering moxie because of that.

Overall I'm quite happy with the springs and would buy them again.
I had to shim my van because the lean was driving me crazy - even if it was something only I noticed.
It was easy to do in back, a little more involved in the front.

I have some photos of the springs and install if anyone is interested.

regards,
Todd



-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Sent: Oct 16, 2003 2:11 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: springs and shocks for my 2WD Westy

In a message dated 10/16/2003 2:02:45 PM EST, SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU writes:

I'd be curious as to what others experience has been with the Synchro.org
springs, especially the 2WD. ( I think a lot has been written about the 4WD).

Best
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA