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Replacement Springs--Progressive or Not? 120-130

posted by  twombo on  Thu Jul 15 08:32 CST 2004
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I am just finishing up suspension upgrades to my 64 wagon. Did everything at once, bushings, progressive fronts (lowered 1"), single rate rears (lowered 1"), and Bilstein HDs.

Still road testing, but the results are just about perfect. Major increase in handling ability. Body roll is drastically reduced. Some increase in chopiness but very livable in daily driving. Definitely feel the Bott's dots on the road, but the impovement in handling is dramatic. On a smooth straight road you can't really feel any major divfference. But, winding mountain roads... YEAH BABY! Handling is very neutral. Understeer is greatly reduced. Gear it down, step on it and it justs drives right on through the corner. Real nice manners.

John at VPD has really worked hard to get just the right stuff. Great parts and support. KUDOS..... John!!! It's been a while since a total package has been available for wagons.

More to follow. I will post before and afters in the gallery later I am getting server errors trying to upload.






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