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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 >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to >> + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON >> + in the body of the message. >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent Beach, BC > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ >

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