Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 22:42:31 -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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Hey again,
The interference is on the outside wheel wheel, the sharp edge below the
door. It occasionally rubs/cuts into the side of the tread when turning and
fully compressed (mostly offroad). I've noticed no other clearance issues.
I'm running stock HD Bilsteins in front, and they do top out sometimes. Not
quite sure what to do about that. On the rear I have a set of Synco OME's,
racing axles and Porche 944 CVS. Not a Syncro, but that's fine by me.
I forgot to mention a have a set of Syncro.org 2wd springs installed as
well, but they've sagged a bit in the years I've abused them. Also a Syncro
tranny w/ locker + a 2.2 Subaru.
Not sure what the next project should be. Maybe passing SMOG inspection is a
good goal ;).
Joel
On 8/4/07, Reinhard Vehring <rvehring@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Joel,
> this is interesting. The 215/75 R15 BFG's would give
> me about 2 cm more ride height compared to the 195R14
> Hankooks. The spacer (15 mm, I assume) also close to
> another 2 cm. Where exactly is the interference? Do
> you have clearance at the steering knuckle close to
> the upper ball joint?
> One problem though: The 15 mm spacer eats up a bit of
> the available drop I have left in the suspension. Did
> you notice any problems topping out? Or do you run
> longer shocks? Lot's of question, sorry. But this is
> not that straightforward to me.
>
> Thanks, Reinhard
>
> 83 "Half-Syncro" Westy, Moose
>
>
>
> --- Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
>
> > 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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