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Date:         Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:15:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What's the shortest/lowest stock rear spring besides from the
              Carat?
In-Reply-To:  <FDBF5C46-78F4-4799-B755-EC90448C3286@gmail.com>
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You're keeping the original T3 independent rear suspension? If I were to do something like this, I'd probably try to locate a cheap used trailer straight axle with leaf springs and weld that combo under there.

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> So, I built this trailer from the remains of a rusty 1985 Syncro Doka. Now > she is standing high and proud as the original springs are no longer > supporting the engine, trans, and it's share of the overall weight. I'd > like to lower the attitude of the trailer to match my other Dokas. Looking > for an inexpensive way to accomplish this. Carat springs tend to be really > pricey and often comes as a set. I only need the rears. Thoughts? > > > TIA, > > BenT > > sent from my electronic leash

-- Casey


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