2wd Suspension Overhaul Fox, GW 1.5" Lift, Burley UCA, Powerflex

[Steve Arndt]

I have the Whiteline rack mount bushings in my Syncro since 2016 and lots of miles. Big bang for the bug improvement over worn stock ones. Not difficult to install either.
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Steve
Steve's 87 Syncro project

[Vnyd Dog]

Dumb question maybe but the rack can be unbolted and bushing access while van is on the ground it appears? No need to jack?
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'87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
The Story:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life

[shagginwagon83]

Yeah I'm pretty sure the job can be done on the ground.
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

[GreggK]

I'm currently re-building my front end an I had been on the fence about buying the Burley UCA's and after seeing your pics I ordered a pair. Of course they serve a functional purpose but MAN they look COOL! Oh and nice work in there, well done!

[GreggK]

I'm currently re-building my front end an I had been on the fence about buying the Burley UCA's and after seeing your pics I ordered a pair. Of course they serve a functional purpose but MAN they look COOL! Oh and nice work in there, well done!

[shagginwagon83]

[bsrad]

Brandon what’s your repot on those Fox shocks? Have you spent much time on gravel roads with them? Played with the comp/rebound adjustments much?
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Bill

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1987 Syncro Westy
1967 OG Single Cab
1976 FJ40

[shagginwagon83]

[elizer]

I think E1 would chime in on how much he loves the GW springs.

maybe try the schwenks if those gw start sagging.

[shagginwagon83]

[E1]

Brandon, you have witnessed the Pogo effect I've raged about. Welcome.

I do like what you've done to your van, hadn't noticed you painted it blue. Do not cook when engaging the new feature you've illustrated above. Think I'd close the roof, too.

If you're not getting saggy or bottoming, keep 'em. Agree in wanting lifter Schwenks, will try spacers next.

Elizer, you know me too well.
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‘84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
— Colin Chapman

[Vnyd Dog]

I'm also inspired to refresh my suspension. I added Schwenks last year but onto 12 year old regular HD bilsteins. So now I'm interested in either the XHD Bilis or the Fox setup. What was your conclusion about the XHDs over the Fox at nearly double? I'd love to talk myself into Fox but realistically, until I add a Peloquin, this thins is 90% street. Oh and thanks for the tip on Moog upper ball joints. On order!
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'87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
The Story:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life

[shagginwagon83]

[shagginwagon83]

Also wanted to say - I'm continuing the work on this thread soon. I'm going to clean up the rear trailing arm and the rust in the rear fender wells. I was too eager to use the van last spring to do this.
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

[ernestochilin]

Great job, and thanks for posting all the photos, I'm upgrading my front brakes with toyota 4runners 6cyl. calipers/pads and jetta 2016 sport jetta rotors, will post some pictures once i am done.