Syncro front springs are shorter than 2wd springs, won't help your problem. There are slightly taller and slightly stiffer 2wd springs available from Syncro.org Here is the link. http://www.syncro.org/springs.shtml#2WDsprings The best way to measure and compare the suspension sag is to measure from the fender lip to the CENTER of the wheel. Measuring to the ground introduces tire size, wear, and pressures as complicating factors. Mark
Shawn Wright wrote: >Sorry if this has been covered before, but I can't seem to find the posts. I am >still seeking a way to raise the front end of my '88 Westy. When loaded for >camping, I have very little clearance left in the front end for the roads we tend >to travel on. (My front air dam is now badly battered - I only leave it on as >early warning that I'm about the hit, and gauge how badly it will bottom out...) > >Empty, I have about 28.5" measured from a concrete floor to the edge of the >front wheel arch. This drops to 26" or less when loaded. >The rear is about 29" empty, and only drops 1-2" when loaded normally. > >Will Syncro front springs fit? Will they help? Any other options? I've seen the >spacer trick for the rear, but it doesn't appear any such trick can be done on >the front... > >ps: I have KYB's all around, Gr-2 front, GasAdjust rear. I'm thinking of >upgrading to Bilsteins in the front to help with nosedive, the rear are ok for >now. > > > |
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