Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:42:33 -0600
Reply-To:     zmaninco@YAHOO.COM
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From:         Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: replacement of springs on a Bostig '84 2WD westy
Comments: To: nirav patel <agencia72@GMAIL.COM>
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Assuming you have nice lobro cv joints...you will be fine.  I have seen the cheap aftermarket cv joints make noise on a lifted vanagon.

Z

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> On Aug 26, 2015, at 23:37, nirav patel <agencia72@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have a driver's rear rear wheel bearing go out on me. While I have all
> four bearings replaced I'm considering the replacement of all my original
> springs. Here in the state, I've noticed that GoWesty and VanCafe both sell
> the type of springs called Progressive Springs and they come in the stock
> size and a 1.5'' lift size. When I call GW they tell me to get the 1.5''
> lift as it will even out the heavier camper. But I'm hearing that with that
> increase I might get a problem with the new geometry on the CVs. Some of
> the posts I'm reading online mention that the weight of an engine
> conversion (zetec in my case) can come into play here. Have any experience

> in this regard? I'm at the point that I can't take on too much risk. But I

> understand (and appreciate) the general vanagon risk. Thank you, +nirav