> I can't remember where I saw the ad, but I know that Bilstein
> makes a sport suspension kit for the vanagon. I believe that it is
supposed to lower the
> van an inch or so (meaning an inch or so more than even the later
> model vans; however I might be wrong on this part).

While we're on the subject, would there be interest in a set of 4 German
made Boge high-performance springs for Vanagons?  Scanning the archives, I
believe something similar was offered on the list before but am not sure
whose they were.  These would lower the van slightly and also improve
handling. Probably priced in the $350 range for all 4.  Reportedly suitable
for heavy loads as well. (Have been used on commercial VW crewcabs and cargo
vans in Europe that carry heavy loads, therefore probably well suited for
the somewhat heavy Westy as well.)  Probably not for Syncro.  I have to
decide relatively quickly whether to import these or not, and how many.

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