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    Posted: 14 Apr 12 at 19:21
Whats the best way to gain a few inches.. ooh err misses..
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Syncro springs?

Post a pic of where you are now. I got the old spring off mine(not a syncro) god it was high!!
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It is at standard van height..the only way is up..
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Ooo! Thats quite high already! Don't think I can helpConfused
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It sits even higher now i have stripped the interior..Thumbs Up
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Front Syncro springs are actually shorter than 2wd ones.
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2 sets of Brickwerks westfalia levelling shims. Sorted.Smile
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^^ actually that might be bollocks, as I think they're handed!Embarrassed
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not handed! youre sposed to put em under the lowest side spring!
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Not handed? There it is then. the solution. Smile
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Do a youtube search for 'campervanculture' Jed the spread has filmed the rise and rise of his front and rear springs with packing shims, upper balljoint risers etc.
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as with lowering its only the camber adjustment (and falling over in corners) that limits what you can do oh and i suppose the bottom edge of your wheels tucking under the bus!
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