T25/Vanagon/T3 springs.... there are that many names for thi

Michael Ghia · Post by **Michael Ghia** » Sun Jun 23, 2002 7:12 am

Over here in UK, we call it the T25, over in Germany it's the T3 and in the U.S. it's the Vanagon.... anyway!
Does anyone have info the spring rates on a stock van and then for lowering?
I know about the cheap and chearful methoed of lowering with cutting 2 coils off the front and using Vauxhall Cavalier SRI rear springs, and Just Kampers in this country offer a 60mm drop with their springs but that seems to be about it.
I want to go lower than that but I don't want the thing to handle like a pig or bottom out all the time due to too low spring rates from Vauxhall springs.
Is anyone into this van on here???

Mike Ghia

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PapaG · Post by **PapaG** » Mon Jun 24, 2002 10:54 am

Mike
Mine is a Syncro so I have not looked into going lower. I will check my sources and get back to you.

PapaG · Post by **PapaG** » Mon Jun 24, 2002 11:16 pm

Here is a quick one...
http://www.bus-boys.com/index.htm

Vanagon Lowering Spring Kit
Improve the ride and handling with these specially manufactured springs to lower your 2WD Vanagon approximately 45mm (1 3/4 inches) from it's original stock height. These are not cut from used springs, these are new. After careful research and manufacturing by our exclusive German WD Outlet, these springs are carefully crafted from new materials to prevent cracking and sagging, a problem associated with cutting or heating. Very popular with Vanagon Westfalia Owners, as this should allow you to park that Camper in most garages. Works with existing shock absorbers, as these are essentially the same springs offered as an option on the 1988 to 1991 Vanagon GL Series. At last report, you'd have to spend over $1200 on a set of 4 of these springs. Our price is a little lighter on the wallet. Fits only 2 Wheel Drive Vanagons, not Syncros. Sold only in matched sets of 4 Springs.

250-41000 Vanagon Lowered Spring Kit $495.00/set

Pillow · Post by **Pillow** » Mon Jun 24, 2002 11:21 pm

T3 in Germany???

That is odd... Also what do they call a normal T3 such as the fastback, notch, and sqareback?

So to them:
Split = T1
Bay = T2
Vanagon = T3

Actually a buddy and me are debating whether a Vanagon is still considered a T2? No one really calls a Vanagon a T2, but yet it still should be catagorized as such I would think?

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PapaG · Post by **PapaG** » Mon Jun 24, 2002 11:44 pm

T2.5 is common, We call them Vanagons in the USA... T3 and Type 3 are differnt.. Type3 being the sqback etc.. Even though we sometimes call them a T3...

I think the air-cooled Vanagon is the T2.5 T25 or whatever... Vanagon = T3 Eurovan=T4

Mike not much luck on other springs... H&R seem to be the big ones... I will keep searching

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Michael Ghia · Post by **Michael Ghia** » Wed Jun 26, 2002 3:30 am

Thanks all for the help.

If anyone can find out the spring rate of the stock springs, I can compare it with other springs from other cars and maybe find something which will work.
Anyone?

MG

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