Date:         Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:59:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
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From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: Preferred Springs
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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Mark,

I've replaced springs a few times (470,000 miles) on my '85 Westy.  The van
was sagging pretty badly after 300,000, so I pulled springs out of a "newer"
'85.  An improvement, but ...

I bought a pair of rear springs that Steve Schwenk "found" in his garage.
An improvement until I heard a snap and the van suddenly sagged to the
right.

I then replaced all four springs with GoWesty's.  At the same time, I
replaced bushings, etc.  Also put on Hankook RA08 tires.  Big improvement in
ride and stability.  Harder to get in the van now (couple inches taller),
and the front end guys (allegedly top notch folks) say I'm just past the
limit of adjustment on camber, leading to a very minor, but acceptable, bit
of vagueness in steering.

If I had it to do over again, I'd most likely get the springs now offered by
Van Café, which are not quite as tall as the GoWesty units.

Karl Wolz