Date:         Sat, 4 Aug 2007 21:27:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
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Howdy,

I have a 91 multivan, runining SA 15" steel rims with 215/75 BFG KO's. With
stock suspension I had bad interference in the wheel well, especially when
turning under full compression. I bought and had installed a set of spring
spacers from Germany, designed for syncros; I still have minor interference
when heavily loaded. I don't know the ride height off hand, but its
comparable with a stock syncro. Works great for me when touring around Death
Valley, Nevada, Baja, etc, but the van is too tall to fit in the garage now.

Joel

On 8/4/07, Reinhard Vehring <rvehring@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Bigger tires is a good idea, apart from the added
> weight messing with the suspension. What do you run (I
> assume on your 2wd) ? I have Hankook 195R14 right now,
> and am pretty happy with them. I wonder when the
> clearance problems start. The 195R14 clears the
> steering knuckle enough so that I can still put chains
> on. Can't  get much closer there, though. 15" wheels
> may be worth a thought. Does anyone know what the ET
> on 15" South African steel rims is?
>
> Have fun,
> Reinhard
>
> 83 "Half-Syncro" Westy, Moose
>
>
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