Date:         Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:40:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Walt Oliver <walt@WALTNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Walt Oliver <walt@WALTNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no
              matter what
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Ah. I'll wait a few weeks before adjusting camber again, then. I was
trying to get everything to spec one day after getting the suspension
buttoned back up.

I replaced the radius rod bushings, along with springs, shocks, and
every last piece of rubber in the front & rear suspension. I'll check
the crossmember the radius rods go through for deformation, too.

Even with the alignment so far off, the ride is better (KYB's that were
on the van were shot), handling feels more secure (despite the raised
center of gravity--must be due to the reduction in body roll), and,
above all, things are remarkably more QUIET!

Volks wanting to soundproof their Vanagons should start with all the
bushings, methinks.

Thanks,
Walt



Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Eccentric washers won't help. Not enough room in the tube for the control
> arm bolt to travel that far. Wait a few weeks, the springs will settle and
> you should be able to get down to the 1-2 degree range. How much lift do you
> have with the spacers? Did you replace the front strut bar bushings? You may
> want to check them after a few weeks. Too much lift will destroy the sleeve
> and maybe bend the chassis where the arms go through it.
>
> Dennis
>