Anyone install GoWesty 2WD Lift Springs?

PDXWesty · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:27 pm Post subject:

Keep in mind this thread was started in 2008. The springs GW sells today are different than the ones they sold 5 years ago. Your numbers now may vary from 5 years ago.
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tarandusVDub · Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:19 am Post subject:

PDXWesty · Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:44 am Post subject:

tarandusVDub · Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:45 pm Post subject:

OK thanks PDX...

I'm interested in feedback from those who installed the gowesty 1.5" springs...I'm installing them this week in my '84 westy, and am wondering if I need to use a pad in the RR to counter the highest corner, the FR.

Right now with stock springs my van sits at: LF: 16 1/8; LR: 16 1/2; RF: 16 7/8; RR: 16 1/2.

So my rear is even, but the FR is the highest of them all. Is this due to westy lean? I would expect the LR to be lower than the RR, but its not...Would a gowesty 1/2" pad on the RR spring level things out?

Thanks
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madspaniard · Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:47 pm Post subject:

tarandusVDub · Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:48 pm Post subject:

Good question!

Empty everything ~ no water, no gear, no humans, etc....
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ezee · Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:03 pm Post subject:

I recently installed the GoWesty 1.5" lift springs, after reading a diverse range of experiences (which almost made me return the springs instead of installing them!), so I thought I would share my own experience.

'85 Vanagon Camper 2WD. Height from hub to fender ranged from 16-16.5" with the old springs. After installing the new ones, ride height increased by a solid 2", so now sitting at 18-18.5". At the same time I installed new OEM Sachs/Boge shocks from Bus Depot.

Installation of the springs was pretty pricey, took a professional shop 4 hours. I installed the shocks myself. The westy now drives so much tighter, not too soft not too hard. Hardly tips when cornering, and dips far less when breaking. It used to feel a bit like a boat. It's been about 2 weeks, and so far so good.

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Now I just gotta find some bigger wheels and tires...

Sitka · Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:44 pm Post subject:

Not to highjack the thread but has anyone installed the GW lift springs on a tiptop?

Contemplating using them on my 2wd Doka Exclamation

GreggK · Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:38 pm Post subject:

Im in the process of installing GW 2wd lift springs in the rear of my tin top. I have GW zero lifts on the front with Koni shocks. That brought the front up considerably. I had syncro.org springs in the rear and with the zeros it was almost level. I want to replace the rears and GW suggested using the lift spring in the rear after I told them I have a subaru motor along with GW steel plate bumpers and the hitch.
Ive got one side on now and its looking a bit higher than the front but I also have my drive train out right now. Im worried its going to be too high and effect my CV joints. They did tell me at GW that I could swap them out with zeros if I wasent happy. I was going to get matching konis for the rear but found out they are too short for the springs. So now Im looking at Rancho rear shocks and worried that if i switch back to the zero lift springs.... Ill be stuck with too long a shock . Maybe I should start a new topic asking that question.

Goldie86 · Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:17 am Post subject:

tarandusVDub · Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:04 pm Post subject:

luVWagn · Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:25 pm Post subject:

luVWagn · Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:45 pm Post subject:

Bump!

Could anybody chime in with what shocks they're running on combination with the GW lift-springs, and if you're happy with the results?

Thank you!
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levi · Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:03 pm Post subject:

I'll tell you that I have h.d. bilstein with 1 1/2" lift and I am NOT content with that combo, way too soft and springy front end.
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I've got a number of changes, including the GW Springs, Koni adjustable shocks, a larger front Whiteline sway bar, and added a rear Addco bar to balance things out. This combo, along with the E-rated Nokians, have improved the ride of a heavy van considerably. Take note though, the Konis are shorter by enough to make shock extensions necessary, but relatively easy with a donor pair of shocks. I have a picture in my gallery of a rear extension design I fashioned after some Tristar Eric made.

The combination is fantastic, firm but not harsh. The wallowing I experienced with the Bilstiens is gone, and the van tracks well. It took some fine tuning, but all is well afterwards.
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Steve M. · Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:15 pm Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject:

Drive some vans with different setups.
Suspension feel is subjective and many online descriptions don't match the general consensus.

coclimber · Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:31 pm Post subject:


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