Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 10:50:00 -0400
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From: The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject: NEW Springs for Vgn (incl Syncro) - Lowered, Taller, & Stock
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> Has anyone installed a lowering kit on their
> Vanagon? Who supplies them?
I do. We sell lowered spring kits for the Vanagon, which also stiffen
the suspension somewhat for better handling (less nose dive when braking
and more crosswind stability). These are neither as "curb hugging" nor
as stiff as the H&R's that are also available (which are _too_ stiff and
_too_ lowered for some tastes) but are a good medium between them and
the stock configuration. They are best mated with a good oil shock such
as AlKo or Boge; the KYB's are too stiff for them in my opinion. There
has been much written about our kit on the list, as we've been selling
it for years, so an archives search will turn up user reviews etc. They
do not fit Syncros.
> I am happy with the factory height. However I would like a
> stiffer spring and shocks with more damping so there is less
> lean in the corners, more stable in cross wind, and not so
> easy to bottom out going up a driveway.
I will have taller springs for both Vanagons and Syncros in a few weeks.
These German made springs will increase height about 2", increase
suspension travel, and improve handling. So they will give you the
stiffer handling you want but will also raise your van a bit.
I will also have German made replacement non-Syncro springs that keep
both the ride quality and height approximately stock, for those who have
worn springs but don't want major changes in their van's ride. These
are similar to the original VW non-Camper springs. This means they are
slightly less stiff than Camper springs. So while they are rated to
handle a camper's weightl, they will be a bit mushier than stock springs
on a camper. (This can be largely offset by using a stiff shock like a
KYB.)
The price range is around $400 for a set of four for any of the spring
options. To search all of our spring options, go to www.busdepot.com
and type in the words vanagon coil spring in the left menu bar
search box that says "search by part number." (Yes, that box can do
keyword searches too.)
- Ron Salmon
The Bus Depot, Inc.
www.busdepot.com
(215) 234-VWVW
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