Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:15:16 -0500
Reply-To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Spring advice
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Well that’s interesting. I didn’t realize he did non-syncro springs. Stock (non Carat) springs are $330 so in the ballpark.
I do have the typical Westfalia lean to the left so shims will have to do.
Was not really big on lifting so will likely stick with zero lift. I’ll have to look a little closer at 17 inch wheels - like the look of 16s and 17 off the top of my head seems over the top but hey I trust the source so …
Yup, the brake upgrade is also on the list. So is sending my kids to university … ugh.
Jeff
85 Westfalia GL
2009 daughter
2010 daughter
> On Apr 18, 2021, at 11:04 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> My choice for springs is usually the Syncro.org, or Steve Schwenk. I think they do the best of maintaining the Vanagon ride. The Go Westy springs are better quality especially the coating. Some pf the others are imported re-pops. Leveling the rear is easily done with shims. If looking to raise just one corner setting with scales is extremely important. Increasing weight on the left rear also means moving some to the right front and taking it off the right rear. Avoid the urge to lift unless you really want it raised and plan on big tires. The mess you make to the suspension geometry has consequences. Ideally when loaded the radius rods, trailing arms, upper control arms and tie rods should be close to level.
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> Next important consideration is shocks. Yes I'm biased if going for tires and wheels, consider 17's. As part of your upgrades GoWesty is working on a front brake kit for the 85 and older spindles. I would lookfor a set of later and change and go for the 4 wheel disc.
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> Dennis
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer
> Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:49 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Spring advice
>
> I should add - looking at the T3 swaybar too at some point if that makes a difference.
> Jeff
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>> On Apr 18, 2021, at 10:47 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
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>> Hi everyone. Looking at new springs and wanted to bounce a few ideas around. Ha.
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>> 1985 Westfalia automatic with 2.1 Boston Bob motor. Stock 14 inch wheels but hopefully upgrading to 16 inch wheels before long.
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>> Does anyone have any experience with the Bus Depot springs, or Go Westy? Bus Depot are about $400, and I believe maintain the stock ride height.
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>> Go Westy is $328 and can either lower by 2 inches, maintain, or increase ride height by 1.5 inches. I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height.
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>> It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front springs and +1.5 inch rear springs. Is that a stupid thing to do?
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>> Apples to apples, any big difference between Go Westy and Bus Depot zero lift springs?
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>> Thanks
>> Jeff
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