Has anyone heard of a new GoWesty lift kit?

[canasync]

Just found this on the IG16 forum. Anyone heard of this?

GoWesty wrote:

We're getting very close to unveiling the amazing GoWesty 3" lift suspension kit! This kit not only raises the vehicle 1" more than our standard GoWesty lifting springs with Old Man Emu shocks—this new kit INCREASES suspension travel by one inch, front and rear.


The complete kit will include:
- Set of GoWesty 2” lift progressive suspension springs by H&R, Germany
- Set of front remote reservoir shocks with adjustable ride height and dampening, by FOX, USA
- Set of rear remote reservoir shocks with adjustable dampening, by FOX, USA
- Set of rear suspension arms, 1” longer, 1” higher spring perch, by Burley Motor Sports, USA
- All mounting hardware and instructions, and new rear brake metal lines
- Pair of upper ball joints, modified for greater travel
- GoWesty upper ball joint spacer and hardware kit

Projected price for the entire kit is $2999.99. Stay tuned!
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1985 2wd Vanagon Pre-runner in the making
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Custom Lift

[syncrodoka]

They were talking about that kit 2 years ago but everybody that I know that asked about it was told that it isn't ready yet. Last time I talked to burley he said that they cancelled the trailing arm order with him really early. They may have old information or GW changed their mind and are pushing it out.

[insyncro]

Eric Abercrombie's suspension is far superior to what was planned by GW and is available.
Wolfsburg4x4 is his handle.

Check out Eric's suspension and Subaru H6 3.0 conversion parts in this thread.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...ght=subaru

dylan

[wolfsburg4x4]

Thanks Dylan but we'll have to see the GW setup to compare

There is a big difference between a "lift kit" and a suspension system. The GW setup sounds like more than just a lift kit for sure.

There is a syncro westy here in town which recently installed GW springs and it looks very tall in the back, I'm guessing around 21"
Installing the same spring on top of a 1" trailing arm spacer would put it sky high, closer to 22-23"

So GW better charge closer to $10000 for the setup to include race prepped 930cv's & axles and to cover the 100 million dollar liabilty insurance they should buy.

Progressive springs may be good for ride quality, but the initial soft rate may also mean initial body roll and at the ride height described above...

I'm visualizing a high top syncro on the two lane 395 highway during a high wind condition... ( I've been there in a syncro Adventurewagen with a normal ride height )...just saying

I don't recommend a ride height higher than around 20" for a street driven syncro, but additional suspension travel, well that's a good thing

[insyncro]

By far superior, I mean, designed as a suspension system, Yes.
Adding taller springs, shims and extensions may work for some to make the van look more appealing,
but after seeing Eric's parts first hand and riding in his van, the "system" he is offering is my choice for custom suspension tuning.

Remember Eric....you explained it all to me and talked me out of needing reservoir shocks for my application.
The perch, the right spring rates and proper installation with alignment should satisfy most Syncro owners.

Now I just need to finish the bodywork on the Syncro getting this system.

Talk soon.

dylan

[burleymotorsports]

Burley Motorsports did build several sets of 16'' rear arms for the Gowesty fox shock suspension kit. From what I'm reading here it sounds like it will be out soon. I look forward to seeing it.
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[syncrodoka]

I found the exact ad. Unfortunately it is from July '09, unless they are pushing the project forward this is old info(possibly dead?).
http://www.gowesty.com/newsletter.php?newsletter_id=19
They had the system on Lucas's van at SDM '08 and there was a lot of interest in it.

[BenT Syncro]

Well, if they go forward with the project, someone ought to consider making wheel arches to cover wider wheels and tires that could be used to widen the track and improve stability as a result of the raised suspension.

BenT

[syncrodoka]

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[syncrodoka]

Custom jobby like most of the truck.
I have heard that there is a guy in the city that has overseas connections that can have flares made.

[BenT Syncro]

[snowsyncro]

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[GrindGarage]

nice stance those flares rock
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[Wolfgang16]

I asked GoWesty about the 3" lift kit and they answered that it will take at least another 6 months.
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T3 syncro16 `89 TDI AFN, DPF, Papmahl intercooler, Seikel springs, 31x10.50R15 on T4 rims

syncro in Central Asia 2009

[BlackDogVan]

I'm pretty sure the dark blue doka's are from a chev truck IIRC from a thread a while back. Massaged.
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[burleymotorsports]

[VWhead]

I know you have been hard at work Burl. Can't wait to see all your new goodies!
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