It’ll only take half a generation for the facts to be forgotten and young folk to wrongly believe people were buying new T1s in the 1960s! This set VW T3 high performance shock absorbers is proven quality by Bilstein and fits the 2WD (rear). I wonder if an Alaskan type camper on a 4wd Toyota truck would be more useful for what I want. Jun 25, 2020 - After admiring the gear Rocky Mountain Westy make CVC and RMW have teamed up to bring you this unique tray carrier for the T25/T3 Syncro or 2wd van. Sure, a jeep is more capable, but the syncro is nicer at night , More of my van and trips here: http://shufti.wordpress.com. http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/img_2734.jpg, the pic from last month’s trip (exploring the Klanawa river watershed on the west of Vancouver island). $ 605.10 ARB Flip Flops Size UK Size - 7 to 8 $ 36.30 VW T25 T3 Vanagon Hi-Lift Style Jack Adaptor For Factory Jacking Points $ 36.30 It is actually amusing that most of the “Syncro” vans have had the “Syncro” technology removed and are now operating as an On demand system like most conventional 4WD systems . Home; Shop; Services . Nothing could touch it in terms its ability to accommodate two (or more in a pinch) in a vehicle that is also perfectly suitable as a daily driver. It also had a 2.4 liter diesel engine with perfect gearing for towing jobs. Even the 2WD versions have exceptional traction, thanks to the rear engine. Alistair. Suspension Lift Kit for all T25 Type25 T3 Vanagon 2 Wheel Drive Models. Oh I see the JDM imports, deli as etc, around here and some are attractive. I had a chance to ride in one again just recently, and all my impressions formed in the past were reinforced: the solid body, the excellent ride, the superb view, the firm but comfortable seats, despite being thirty years old. The name of the Technology which makes them an awesome 4 wheel drive system is called “Syncro” . i’ve seen a couple of good examples living on the street of the east village in nyc: this one is a beautiful synchro with round headlights: I guess there is something to be said for the alpha-numeric names after all. WBX MV The complete silencer system including the sealing kit contains: 1 x rear silencer MV / SS 2.1 ltr. They are made in America by a leading automotive spring manufacturer that supplies many aftermarket companies. I guess…. I didn’t even think that was possible!”. He was in a newish Cadillac SUV, but the clients were driving their beater Vanagon Westfalia Diesel VW, with British Columbia license plates. In the videos of those syncros off road, the suspension seems to have a pretty decent amount of travel. That’s why there’s more weight up front than the older transporters, and not as good rear drive traction. All components are manufactured from the highest quality materials and machined to exacting tolerances. One of my least-favorite elements of the custom big van thing was that however much you dress them up, the van never really let you forget that it was a big, relatively flimsy box on a platform frame. Gowesty VW T25, T3 & Vanagon 2WD Suspension Lift Kit Bundle (Free Ball Joint Spacers & Decals) $ 644.68 Read more; VW T25/T3/Vanagon T4 Rear Lower And Upper Spring Seat Set *4* $ 116.64 Add to cart; Koni Adjustable Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers – Rear $ 306.98 Add to cart; Koni Adjustable Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers – Front $ 276.28 Add to cart I rode with him on a few deliveries, and he let me get behind the wheel once or twice. great writeup on a cool vehicle. Eliminate the sag Schwenk Springs for all 2wd and syncro campers, vans, Dokas and singlecabs So, I’d have to pass on these as too slow, expensive, difficult parts and service, etc. (there was also a 4×4 BTW), These were great vans, but at least a class bigger (or two) than the Type 3. “inevitably many of the comments (or even the text) will be utterly predictable: it’s so slow…underpowered…unreliable…couldn’t compete with American minivans…it’s so slow…underpowered… Ok; I get it. A TDI four is substantially more complicated because of its electronic engine controls and other aspects, but is very sought after for those looking for maximum efficiency, as well as a fat torque curve. Syncro Special Parts for VW T3 Bus Accessories: Offroad / Campinng / Special Parts / Adhesives and Sealants for VW T3 Bus Specialties: Cruise Control / Rear Light / Mirror / Roof Rack etc. Your email address will not be published. Great article as always. I don’t think VW ever did better with names than it did with Rabbit and Fox. Again concerning the Mercedes: those are pretty rare with 4WD, at least I’ve hardly ever seen one. A youtube video shows a head on collision with a Volvo, and the Vanagon comes out much better. These shock absorbers are engineered to outlast and outperform the competition. I learned this week that Passat is german for trade winds. I couldn’t tell you jack about VW’s, other than the fact that they were omnipresent all over SoCal, but while looking at a townhome for sale yesterday in the Palm Springs area, there “arose such a clatter” out in the driveway, which turned out to be another realtor arriving with his clients to show the place. VW T3 2WD Radflo Shock System Like all Burley Motorsports products, their Radflo shock absorbers are deliberately overbuilt. Well, and those high prices, of course. Size-wise, somewhere between the VW offerings and the Mercedes; quality-wise, well…. Depends on what you mean by "offroad capable". :o), Your email address will not be published. And with a diesel engine powering the Vanagon at the time, painfully slow. There is no car using the Japanese name for trade wind. 091 4-Speed Aircooled Rebuild; T3 4-Speed Gearbox Rebuild; T3 5-Speed Gearbox Rebuild; T3 Syncro Gearbox Rebuild; Syncro Front Diff VW T25 T3 Vanagon Stainless Steel Full Exhaust Kit (1.9 & 2.1 Petrol *2WD ONLY*) 1984 Onwards. Vanagon 2WD Schwenk Springs set of 2 rear & 2 front Springs You will find these Springs to be a huge improvement to your ride! But they could also be ordered with a limited-slip rear differential that was activated by pulling a knob between the front seats. But the Vanagon, even completely unloaded, felt reassuringly stable in a way I’d only experienced in passenger cars — and some of the more expensive passenger cars, at that. The desert area being an attractive winter destination for Canadians, they must have driven that sad thing all the way from BC, a testament to its durability, I guess. But man, what a racket, like a “mayonnaise jar full of marbles,” as I once heard a description of a Mercedes diesel. But it still is semi-hippie, happy campers, REM’s Shiny Happy People, the B52’s Love Shack, beer drinkers ‘n pot smokers, peace signs all over the van. My next-door neighbor actually has a Westfalia synchro; it’s pretty ratty though, and the thing is that most of the synchro parts have been taken off by a previous owner, so now it’s only a 2WD with high ground clearance. The Ultimate spring and suspension set ups for your VW T3/ T25 2WD or Syncro . Diesel may not be for everyone, but if you want good fuel economy, I would think there’d be nothing better. My son’s scoutmaster toted a group of hyperactive younguns all over Texas in one of these. The VW T3 is a good commercial verhicle, no doubt. I guess these are the fuel injected models. Pretty often I see an emblem on the back of an old Volkswagen Golf with 2 rabbits mating. Actually, come to think of it, a somewhat eccentric friend years back in San Diego acquired one of these Vanagon Westfalia Syncros. Hansen Motorsport Gewindefahrwerk für den VW Bus T3 2WD in Action. A big American van might have a smooth ride on the freeway, but the Vanagon’s supple legs come into their own once the road turns, or turns rough, or one turns off the road completely. I easily lost traction in the 2wd vanagon good snow tires were mandatory in the white stuff. Required fields are marked *. I just think that from a practical standpoint, the VW is probably a better fit (if not by much) for most people. BILSTEIN B4 rear suspension for VW T3 2WD Add to cart. Maybe so, after reading this writeup! Paul, I don’t think VW sold any syncros with front lockers in the US. Jan 7, 2017 - Explore Live Work Wander's board "Vanagon 2WD", followed by 496 people on Pinterest. I don’t have the numbers to hand, but in short the independent suspension ( cv jointed half axles) on the van limits the suspension travel. Brief history of VW T3 SYNCRO. I hate the term T3 for these….. My dad and me once test-drove one of those, and that was pretty impressive. See more ideas about vw vanagon, vw van, vw syncro. - Powered by. I even proved that I can do slow, with the right vehicle (like my 4 cylinder 96 Odyssey). That was neat too, but a bit big on the outside and hideously expensive. Within the first day of our 10 day trip, we could not find one reason to spend 5 times more. Thanks for the article. In 2005 it was the best 7 seat wagon I could find that got reasonable gas mileage. But, with my allergies, I’d have to buy a trailer with AC and a shower to even consider camping (if you can still call it camping). Please accept cookies to help us improve this website Is this OK? Very disconcerting. These vans and light trucks were basically fool- and abuse proof. That’s a picture of CC reader Alistair somewhere in the back woods of British Columbia with his Syncro Westy. I can trump that. Vanagon are now inevitably in the hands of its lovers; anyone who bought one naively decades ago and moaned about the performance or lack of power amenities or reliability and wished they’d bought a Caravan has long passed it on to more appreciative hands. And remember, even the newest one ( not counting the South African production) is 22 years old. The first models (1979-1982) were still air-cooled (like the T1 and T2) but from 1982 … At each little town we visited we made friends just because people we interested in our vehicle. The T3 Vanagon was one of the most remarkable vehicles ever built, and has one of the most fanatical followings out there. Yeah, procrastination is no stranger to me. Getting into the back of a Vanagon through its giant sliding door is more like walking into a genuine bus than clambering into a glorified station wagon. Where to start? The T3, especially the synchro, really is one cool van – which is probably why they’re still so darned expensive. I guess where vehicular needs are concerned, most people are a bit closer to hippies and surfers than to scrap metal dealers:). One sits very tall in the high quality seats, has superb visibility, and one feels very much like at the helm of a bus. For sure there are no affordable and capable 4wd camper vans around. I didn’t mean to say that the suspension travel on the syncro is poor, just that it is noticeably less than the older breadbox van. Oil Pressur Switch / Temperature Sensor for VW T3 Bus; Ignition, Distributor, Control Value for WBX VW T3 Bus / Glow System for TD VW T3 Bus; Oil Circuit for VW T3 Bus; Fuel Facility for VW T3 Bus. All Hail the Vanagon! They added more front crash protection to the Vanagon by installing hidden crash bars around the cab. Or fired and shot. What better starting point from which to build the ultimate multipurpose vehicle. The idea of one being used to haul kids over the Santa Cruz Mountain summit on Hw 17 almost daily with an automatic and air conditioned Vanagon just didn’t sit (with mommy). http://www.flickr.com/photos/wooriegi/8015451166/in/set-72157610911117470, this one is a nice looking and well used westfalia: The early air-cooled ones really were a bit overwhelmed by typical American conditions and expectations, although one can certainly build up an air cooled VW engine to make them less pokey. As we say here, “the sun rises for free”. (“Oh Lord, won’t you buy me….”, speaking of hippies), Oh, I agree the Mercedes is a great van and very tough and durable. Cornering at speed — or even just taking the typical twists and curves of the average freeway — caused the elevated tail-end to fly around in a way that made me feel I was on the verge of losing control of the thing and spinning out. The 2.5 L Subaru has become very popular, because it fits under the stock engine lid and has such a significant boost in torque and power, as well as being a rugged engine, generally. Neither T2s or T3s are 4wd vehicles (excepting T3 syncros), so their ability to move over rugged or slippery terrain will be limited compared to something like a Jeep or 4wd pickup truck. And it drove like a dream. Yes, it’s not perfect; but it has a number of qualities that are unique, which convincingly convey greatness upon it.”, Are we allowed to use this argument against the author when he disagrees or dislikes the subject matter? The steering is unassisted, but not really all that heavy, especially once the wheels start rolling just a bit. Which makes it eminently suitable for a long life, in the right hands. technique offroad, aménagement, équipement, accessoires pour les vans notamment 4x4, Mercedes Vito / Viano 4 Matic, VW Syncro etc. (In the late seventies VW couldn’t offer a diesel at all), It’s a cliché folks, but the Mercedes TN really was the van-counterpart of the W123 and W124 diesel. It seems that some cars and trucks are predestined as they get older. VW Spring is coming! Hersteller: Volkswagen Original. And if I was a bit younger and less spoiled by the space and bathroom of our Dodge Chinook, it’s what we’d be using for our backwoods haunts. It’s not easy to justify to my friends why we drive this vehicle. And when the time came to actually buy a minivan in 1992, the Vanagon was not a realistic option, and not just because it was out of production. When Toyota introduced their van here, they called it the Vanwagon. Fuel Facility for Diesel VW T3 Bus; Fuel Facility for Petrol / Gasoline VW T3 Bus; Tank and Components for VW T3 Bus. (In the late seventies VW couldn’t offer a diesel at all) It’s a cliché folks, but the Mercedes TN really was the van-counterpart of the W123 and W124 diesel. How I lusted after one back in the day…. Single tires at the back, but sometimes with the heavy-duty rear axle with dual tires. Accessories: Offroad / Campinng / Special Parts / Adhesives and Sealants for VW T3 Bus Specialties: Cruise Control / Rear Light / Mirror / Roof Rack etc. I can do a cheap one, since I need neither the Westy package nor the Synchro. It’s all business here, with that big steering wheel and industrial-grade gear shift. Designed for hwy and rough road travel. I was comparing it to typical American vans, which really don’t have a comparable suspension. In the days of the VW T3 the scrap metal dealers drove Hanomag-Henschels (and the later Mercedes editions, I’m sure you remember them) and the hippies drove a, well…., VW T2 But parts are a bit harder to come by and there is less living space inside. One thought is that they worried about misuse/liability. You can modify it to be be better at one or another but the factory got the compromise pretty bang on. VW T25 T3 Vanagon Westfalia Skylight Plastic Insulated Double Skinned *BRONZE* $ 91.98 Add to cart ‘Culture’ Diff-Lock T-shirt – Black $ 18.40 Select options; Interior Festoon Bulb Upgrade [VW T2 T3 T25 T4 LT] $ 6.13 Add to cart Geez, whoever comes up with names for VW should be fired. Accessories: Offroad / Campinng / Special Parts / Adhesives and Sealants for VW T3 Bus Specialties: Cruise Control / Rear Light / Mirror / Roof Rack etc. Larger joints can be fitted which allows more travel and allows you to raise the van without damagingt the joints. Reviews of the Vanagon back in its day consistently raved about its stellar handling and ride, unlike any other van, full-sized one or minivan. Ford Freestyle. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It, too, was kind of a beater, and not being any kind of a camper, I couldn’t for the life of me understand why he wanted this thing. I for one feel uneasy when people (not just Germans!) But it can take it…. I often wonder why I like the vehicles so much. But you don’t. Sometimes I have to turn around on a narrow road, often there is a lot of brush encroaching. But he thought he had scored the deal of a lifetime. But I do remember being very favorably impressed with the ride, the road feel, and the cornering. ), i found it quite comfortable. It’s a game. My old 72 westy, with its torsion bar suspension was more compliant on rough trials, better traction compared to my 2wd 82 vanagon westy. VW T3 repair sheet metal side panel behind left WBX . The XXXXXXXX was one of the most remarkable vehicles ever built, and has one of the most fanatical followings out there. Often driven by scrap metal dealers (or other “recyclers”), they mostly drive the single cabs with a flatbed. And the Wasserboxer liquid cooled engine is known to have certain weaknesses, which can be mitigated considerably with the right maintenance as well as improvements. Order number: 10189 . But it couldn’t wait, so blame yourself for its deficiencies . 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But the Syncros are in a league of their own. brought a tent along so the lads could sleep outside if they wanted, and that night they pitched the tent in front of the van. BILSTEIN BILSTEIN B4 rear suspension for VW T3 2WD . Know what I mean ? Firm but Responsive Feel - … We covered that here. Gowesty Front Lift or Standard Springs – Pair [2WD T3 T25 Vanagon] $ 321.38 Select options; Related products. We needed a mommy-mobile, and a used Vanagon wasn’t going to cut it with mommy on many levels. Anyway, when it comes to sheer “Teutonic virtues” both VW models were outclassed by the Mercedes models. It’s a shame that the diesel was discontinued for the Vanagon. Kia does not offer a Pongyang. I could go on and on about the Vanagon, which is a bit odd, since I’ve never owned one. And the fuel economy of a diesel and the all-wheel drive traction of Syncro, there’s the ultimate in off-road vanning. But, it’s a price one pays for fuel economy and longevity. I just wish the ones around here were not always that brown and beige two tone. GoWesty-designed progressive suspension lift kit for your 2WD T3/T25/Vanagon. Consistent with the Vanagon’s seemingly infinite upgrade-ability, aftermarket power steering is available. BILSTEIN BILSTEIN B6 front suspension for VW T3 2WD . But you don’t. for VW T3 Bus OFF-Road and Outdoor Accessories for VW T3 … All Rights Reserved. €125,00 BILSTEIN B6 front suspension for VW T3 2WD Add to cart. It was, by far, the best van he ever drove. The VW T3 was a good workhorse, but it was outclassed by a fellow-German from 1977 onwards. Of course, the optional front differential locker (which this one seems to lack) is desirable in these extreme terrain situations, but then this isn’t exactly the kind of use most Vanagons will ever see. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Curbside Classic: VW Vanagon Syncro (T3): So Misunderstood, This one with a Subaru six was being offered for $70k, https://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-european/curbside-classic-1990-vw-lt-4×4-westfalia-camper-the-vanagon-syncros-gnarly-big-brother-and-the-ultimate-niedermeyer-mobile/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/wooriegi/8015451166/in/set-72157610911117470, http://www.flickr.com/photos/wooriegi/7052610561/in/set-72157610911117470, Ten Years Ago Today: Auto-Biography, Part 1: Genesis, CC For Sale: 1959 De Soto Firedome Sedan – Smart Burnished Aluminum Door Frames, Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Ford Courier Still Hard At Work – “Firewood $75/Cord”, Curbside Classic: 1952 REO F-22 – I Can Dig It. And it turns out that VW made my dream vehicle, to a T, even if I didn’t pursue it just then. I always thought you guys were kidding about the “CC Effect,” but there it was, alive and well and in my face yesterday. Learn how your comment data is processed. Which of course explains why it made such a superb compact camper, in the form of the Westfalia conversion (or others). Yes, it’s not perfect; but it has a number of qualities that are unique, which convincingly convey greatness upon it. I was, what, 12? Modestly Stiffer & Slightly Taller than Stock moderately stiffer but designed to meet VW specs for vehicle ride height, alignment and shock valving. This one with a Subaru six was being offered for $70k. Doggone it, Paul – You have just about sold me on one of these. That was a rarity (IMO) for any VW van. And which is of course the important first step in a well-suspended vehicle. 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My brother has had one for many years, one of the rare one-year US diesels, which he’s upgraded to a turbo diesel and to run on veggie oil. And God as my witness, I still OWN one. Various conversions are done to the engine. I still think Vanagon is the dumbest name ever, except for maybe Routan or Toaureg or how ever the hell you spell that. Speaking of engines, that is obviously the Vanagon’s weakest link. More information 30% harder as original absorbers ideal... €299.00 *. This entry was posted in campervanculture.com and tagged mods, t25, t3, upgrades, vanagon, vw, westfalia on October 10, 2016 by Daniel. Definitely a dream car of mine. I love that van. I think you could sell me on this vehicle if I had the money. It’s big enough on the inside to be comfortable, yet it’s small enough on the outside to be able to park where the American minivans can’t, because the engine sits so far ahead of the passenger area. The compact size of the syncro is a plus on many of the logging roads I go on. considering the Mercedes T1: those are pretty great. No doubt roomier and more capable than US vans but so are most things including the very expensive Benz mentioned above. Gearbox Rebuild. Though why the Rabbit was bigger than the Fox is a good question. But a really stellar box: Tall, straight, solid, rigid, superbly space efficient, and with nice big windows to boot. That second clip shows up a lack of the drivers ability rather than the lack of a locking axle and in real off road conditions a Mitsubishi L300 van can always be called on for a tow, those really will go places Jeeps fear to tread unless extensively modified. All manner of power plants have found their way in one, but the three most common and logical choices have boiled down to the VW inline four, either in gas or diesel versions, and the Subaru flat four. Westfalias and Syncros have a substantial premium, more so if it’s a Westy Syncro. While I’ve never owned or driven a VW Vanagon, I have ridden as a passenger in an 80s rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Vanagon, and while I agree that it is different from the American minivans by Chrysler (Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, etc. Two Volkswagens But anyway, now I can admire the ridiculously named Vanagon on its own merits, and I judge it to be worthy of the VW Bus tradition. Telephone support and counselling under: If nothing else, the fortunes of the T3 do suggest the big gap between what consumers say they want when they look at vans, minivans and SUVs and what buyers actually want. One more pic, can’t upload right now, just give link. Durability? ... VW T3 2WD Suspension Springs Kit Eibach 30 mm... €319.00 * Ready to ship today, Delivery time appr. And the all-wheel drive Syncro version takes it to a whole other level; to the very peak of automotive Valhalla. 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