John, Using a torch to change the spring height is a very bad idea for several reasons. The best route to go is new/used springs designed for a Vanagon. I am currently using H&R spirngs all the way around. I don't have any major complaints. I bought them used from another list member. It didn't cost an unreasonable amount. If you are going to do something, do it right. Cheers, Bruce motorbruce@hotmail.com
>From: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Lowering vanagon springs >Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:00:56 -0400 > >Does anybody have any experience lowering a vanagon by heating the springs >with a torch. I seem to remember a post about it a while back. My SVX >powered Westy goes down the road at a slightly positive angle of attack >and I would like to lower the front about an inch. > >John >87 Westy SVX |
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