Date:         Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:59:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Comments: To: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
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Mine are so old they didn't care about no stinkin' safety features when they
were made! ;-0



Stuart



From: Ralph Meyermann [mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 6:22 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: G.W. 1.5" lift springs



I have a craftsman set that I used, they have an integrated locking pin that
keeps the spring in place. After the springs settle I'll know more on the
shocks.

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy

On Mar 10, 2014 8:14 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

Spring compressors.  It can be tough to install front shocks even with
standard springs using just vehicle weight.  I used these, but they require
extreme care.  If one pops off it could kill you:
http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.ht
<http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.h
tml#.Ux5ilflr6M4>
ml#.Ux5ilflr6M4

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ralph Meyermann
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 5:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: G.W. 1.5" lift springs

Hi Volks! By any chance has any of the list installed the 1.5" springs from
GW? Just finished mine, the rear was done before the frozen pizza was cooked
in the oven. The fronts, not so much! Thinking the shocks may be a bit too
short of up stroke now. Any suggestions?

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy