Date:         Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:19:21 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
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In a message dated 10/14/06 9:48:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
JordanVw@AOL.COM writes:


>
> well folks, i posted this question to the list a few weeks ago, and only one
> listmember actually came thru with the info.  i would like to personally
> thank
> listmember dylan friedman from NY. for finding the information out.. thanks
> dylan.
>
> here are the spring rate color codes - this is how you tell what model the
> springs were from.  stock springs are painted black but they have colored
> markings put on them at the factory to differentiate their application and
> ride
> height.
>
> 1)the factory "lowering springs"  that came on vanagon Carat and wolfsburg
> passenger vans are color coded with yellow marks.
>
> 2) most late model GL's have light purple marks
>
> 3) Syncro's have blue marks
>
> hope this helps...good information to have, if you have some used springs
> sitting around and want to know what model they are from or what ride height
> they
> give..
>
>
> chris
>

ps, my ETKA is FUBAR  so i asked the list..

chris