In a message dated 95-10-31 20:24:40 EST, drew@interport.net (Derek Drew)
writes:

>Hopefully, the front shocks for the 16" version of the Vanagon would have
>the effect of raising the vehicle further off the ground but we cannot tell
>without actually ordering them to see. 
>
>
I can't see how the absorber could raise the height of the vehicle without
also changing the springs.  With the standard springs a longer shock would
just squish down more since it doesn't actually carry the load of the
vehicle, but just "absorbs" bouncing motions.  A longer shock might even
bottom out when squished to the shorter ride height.

Jim Davis
87 Syncro
88 Wolfsburg