Date:         Thu, 2 Jul 1998 10:59:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: spacers and sproings
Comments: To: "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@SCHWENK-LAW.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Steven X. Schwenk wrote:
>
> Nat,
>
  It will be a pain in the sas since we do not know what the optimal sag
is on the syncro westfalia.  I would guess that 30% is a good starting
point, but we have to find it...which probably means pulling the springs
numerous times to get it right...i.e., finding the optimal sag, and then
adjusting each wheel to that sag.  I hope to get it pretty
precise...assuming I do not have to pull the springs 10 times.  We'll
see how it goes.  Any tips on simplifying/speeding-up spring removal or
best compressors to use?
> steve
>
Steve,
Onward and upward.... Since you're going to put so much work into this,
please weigh your van, if you have the facilities nearby. Try to get an
accurate weight of each corner, and when you've found a setup that works
well for you, maybe the rest of us can interpolate for the weight of our
vans. Or do you think differing spring conditions (age and wear) would
make this untenable?
Larry