Date:         Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:59:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Springs
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My van rarely squeaks.  I just assumed that, because it took a 1 1/2"
spacer to level the van, the springs are compressed and the range of travel
is  reduced.  Of course, I also assumed that since the engine is in the
rear the weight distribution would be toward the rear also.  That
apparently is not the case.  Why, then, does the rear sag in so many
vanagons and not the front?


On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 10:03 AM, Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com> wrote:

> I used 1 1/2" spacers to cure a serious saggy butt problem on my 1985
> camper.  The van looks much better, but the lack of spring travel affects
> the ride, especially over rough terrain.  It's time to quit being so cheap
> and get some new springs.  Some vendors recommend replacing all four
> springs, but do I really need to purchase and install new front springs,
> too?  OK, I'm still being a tightwad, but with so little weight on the
> front compared to the back, I suspect the front springs have plenty of
> years left in them.
>
> I'll wager that there has been passionate discussions on springs in the
> past, but not since I've been a subscriber.  Any comments on which springs
> to get would be appreciated.
>