Chris, Sorry I didn't even see the post, and.... Rear springs for the double cabs and I think single cabs as well are Yellow - Yellow - Green. Kim Springer Tristar 2WD
----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 8:19 AM Subject: Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
> 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 > |
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