Date:         Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:52:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Springs & shocks (apologize in advance)
Comments: To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com>
Comments: cc: pnoceanwesty@gmail.com
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Bruce

I don’t know. I can, and am, using spacers too get to 19.5 or so lift.

I don’t want to go over 20”.  ( measurements all hub Center to fender lip)

I was just wondering if really, my springs are tired. 

I like the perky look , but not the lifted look. Purpose wise, I’d want to keep above 19” .

My current hobby horse, is lightening the van 
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Will help with the ground clearance, without needing lift,  and be less stressful on every part of the van.

I’m always amazed when I see the weights of other outfitted vans. I know there is no avoiding some level of loading… long trips, family, toys, etc…. But for me and my purpose I’m tending to a leaner van.

It’s just the two of us now making the van trips. So it’s easier to slim things down 

Alistair 

> On Jun 28, 2021, at 9:34 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I think I might be catching on in terms of directing this new theme away from tires and wheels  - but tires and wheels are always welcome to return to this thread.
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> Alistair - are you considering the 2" lift springs or the stock when refreshing?
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> Pete O - How do you like the Bilsteins, how is the ride and what shock was on your van previous?  
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> Are the polyurethane bushings the way to go?  I've been eyeing up the full replacement bushing kit for front and back as well as the Schwenk springs and Bilsteins....I have to refresh a couple of rear trailing arms at the same time when all this work eventually goes down on my 86 Westy Syncro.
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> BT
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