Date:         Fri, 18 Jun 1999 10:54:43 PDT
Reply-To:     Mark McCulley <transporter99@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark McCulley <transporter99@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: SA Spring Rates
Comments: To: jscohen@SPRYNET.COM
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>From: "James S. Cohen" <jscohen@SPRYNET.COM>
>AS for syncro springs, I'm not sure why the spring rates would be any
>different than 2wd. All the extra weight is on the CHASSIS, and since
>springs only hold up the body, which is the same on 2wd and syncro models,
>I see no need to have a stiffer spring.
>
>But this is informed speculation by me. If anyone wants to
>counter-speculate, please feel free.
>

I think I will counter-speculate here. There is no separate chassis on a
Vanagon--it's integral to the body unit. Most of the extra weight on a
syncro is in the front diff and driveshaft. The drivetrain, with the
exception of the axles, is mounted to the body unit. Thus this extra weight
IS carried by the springs.

MM


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