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Date:         Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:30:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Keith Hughes <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
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From:         Keith Hughes <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Which Aftermarket Springs?
In-Reply-To:  <20080102220251.E4D2E18CCF4@mpls-mf-01.inet.qwest.net>
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> From: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> > Subject: Re: Which Aftermarket Springs? > > I'd try the Van Caf=E9 ones for 2WD. > Syncro rear springs for the rear of a 2WD SVX conversion sounds viable, = > but > not as good as 4 stiffer springs all around. > Scott > www.turbovans.com=20 > VanCafe now has stock 2WD springs as well as the 2WD lift springs. Can't vouch for the stock height springs (they're also $100 more IIRC), but I replaced the springs in my '86 Westy with their lift springs about 1 1/2 years ago. They've softened some - as Peter described at the time - but there is certainly no sag. Still need the left rear spacer(s) to make it level, but that's not a surprise (Tiico as well as Westy). Ride is a little stiffer, but handling is much better, as is wind stability (I also have their 15" euro wheels with 215/70 Michelins). I'm very happy with their performance (with Bilstein shocks), and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

Keith '86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)


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