Small Car Performance is now a proud authorized dealer of Schwenk Vanagon Springs!
Schwenk Springs! are a significant upgrade from the stock VW Vanagon Springs but importantly are still in compliance with stock VW specs for vehicle ride height, alignment, and shock valving making trips to alignment and mechanic shops headache free.
Whats so great about Schwenk Carat Springs?
- Newly designed for 20222!
- Modeled after the stock VW Carat Springs
- Firmer and lower than standard springs
- Tighter and sportier handling and stability
- Fully Progressive Rear Springs
How will Schwenk Carat Springs affect my ride height?
VWs Carat Springs were designed for the weight of the tin-top - non-camper for both for height and handling. Schwenk has not departed from this approach.
A Tin Top with Schwenks Carat Springs will have a ride height of 15.5", measuring from the center of the wheel/axle to the lower lip of the fender. An empty Westy would have a ride height of roughly 15.25" - keep in mind that this will drastically change (especially on the drivers side) when Westy loaded with propane, water, and other gear often loaded into a Westy.
Whats so great about Chrome Silicon Pre-Tensioned Steel?
All Schwenk Springs are made of Chrome Silicon Pre-Tensioned Steel. Chrome Silicon is simply the best material available for automotive springs for the simple reason that it does not sag over time, like other spring steel does; but also, because it can be wound to closer tolerances as well - meaning more accurate and consistent spring rates across the entirety of the manufacturing process.
