Date:         Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:57:09 -0800
Reply-To:     Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
In-Reply-To:  <71d9cdf90812071211y18e17162g34a0d328106c0426@mail.gmail.com>
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I'm pretty happy with my 2wd setup - GoWesty lift springs all around;
Bilstein HD shocks up front; Syncro OME shocks in back + chromoly
racing axles + Porche 924 cvs; SA 15" steel wheels w/ Pirelli ATR
tires.  You may be able to find/fit a set of ProComp shocks front/rear
but I don't know any model numbers.

On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Jake de Villiers
<crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> Loren Busch used the Van-Cafe taller springs to raise and firm his Westy
> with very satisfying results.
>
> On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net>wrote:
>
>> Don't know that this question has been asked before, but here it goes.
>>
>> I would consider increasing the ride height of my 90 GL in part
>> because somewhere down the road I'll be sticking either a Zetec or a
>> Subie in back.  I have an entire Syncro suspension at my
>> disposal(since it didn't sell on ebay) and was wondering what it
>> would take to get the 2WD up in the air a little more.  I DO NOT wish
>> to have the AWD stuff or I would've kept all that too.  I also don't
>> want to do the air bladder thing inside the existing springs.
>>
>> 1. What makes the Syncro sit higher than the Vanagon?  Is it just the
>> springs or is it the entire suspension?
>> 2.  If it's okay to just add just the springs, will that change the
>> suspension geometry to the point of doing harm to the rest of the
>> parts, or can adjustments  be made to the alignment and make things
>> correct?.
>> 3. If I bolt up the entire sub frame from the Syncro to the 2WD, will
>> there be gas tank issues with no front diff in place?
>> 4. Is there a difference between the rear control arms of the Syncro
>> and the regular 2WD?
>> 5.  If I use the Syncro front hubs, will I need to either stick  used
>> outer CV joint housings in the splined holes and tighten them to 140
>> ft.lbs. to protect the bearings?  Would simply adding a high grade
>> bolt and thick washers do the same thing with regard to bearing protection?
>> 6. Any chance of drilling through whatever I stick in there to house
>> the speedo cable?
>> 7.  if the 2WD gas tank won't fit up front, will the Syncro tank
>> still fit in the back with a 2WD tranny in there(I knida doubt that)./
>>
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> DM&FS
>>
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>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
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