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Date:         Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:45:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <008801cf3ccd$97887b20$c6997160$@gmail.com>
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Ive seen a few twisted up coil over setups that were dangerous/tricky to disassemble with a few springs releasing stored/compressed energy rapidly. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On Mar 10, 2014 8:59 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 > 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 >


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