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Posted 6/16/2020 8:43 PM
Desert Fox
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Spring spacers--another call for installers

Hi Everyone,

I'm still trying to find a shop in Arizona, or Southern California if needed, that can install spring spacers.
All leads welcome and appreciated!

Thank you.

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Posted 6/17/2020 12:02 AM
Otiswesty
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Re: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Well there is OCD in Santa Fe. They are owned by Marc Beyer who was a lead mechanic at Europa.
http://ocdcustomcycles.com/location/
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Posted 6/17/2020 12:34 AM
Desert Fox
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Re: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Thanks, I'll check that out. I was thinking about a trip up to Ouray, CO this summer. Maybe a stop in Santa Fe on the way could work.
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Re: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Okay, I just sent them an email. Marc has an impressive resume!
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Posted 6/17/2020 10:59 AM
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Re: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Desert Fox - 6/16/2020 10:43 PM

Okay, I just sent them an email. Marc has an impressive resume!


Say Hi to Marc....from his buddy Karl.

He will take care of your G-wagen for sure.
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Posted 6/17/2020 12:03 PM
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Re: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Thanks, Karl!
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Posted 6/18/2020 4:19 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Eurosport in Phoenix can do them... He's done some good work on my G in the past.

https://eurosportphoenix.com
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Posted 6/18/2020 4:29 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Thanks. I sent them a message about the spacers via their website portal and addressed it to Bob, per your prior recommendation. Sent that on 6/12. No response. Thanks, again, though for the lead.
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Posted 6/19/2020 12:21 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Just corresponded with Bob at Eurosport - he said he didn't get your message, but said to give you his shop number and asked that you call direct: 480-490-9070
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Posted 6/19/2020 12:47 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Thanks, will do. After reading your post, I just sent them another message through their website last night to follow up. Wonder if maybe they have an issue with that feature of their site. I thought it would be easier to send the description of the desired work in writing versus trying to explain over phone. However, with your call to them, that should make things easier (versus random dude asking about spring spacers and wheels spacers-- ;)). Thanks, again. New tires are going on, today--33s! (actually 32.9s)
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Posted 6/19/2020 2:38 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Thank you! Talked with Bob and he's on board! I ordered the wheel spacers from Karl/G-Wagen Accessories. Now trying to decide between 50mm v. 30mm spring spacers and get those ordered. Lots of respected opinions that differ on those, it seems. Reading through various posts and listening to others. Ideally, I want the height of the 50s BUT I don't want to create problems.
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Posted 6/19/2020 3:50 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

I put Karl's 50mm on my G probably 8-9 years ago with no problems (60k when I installed, I'm now at 174k). I should take look the spacers and see how they're holding up.

The only issue installing them was in the rears, where I had to undo the bracket on the rear axle that holds either the hydraulic locker or brake line, and only to get enough play to fit the spacers.

Amazingly, I'm still on the factory shocks and springs, almost 21 years later.

With 35s and the 50mm spacers, I can't fit in my garage (too tall by a few millimeters). I could fit in my previous home's garage with 3/4" to spare - go figure.

Edited by koly 6/19/2020 3:51 PM
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Posted 6/19/2020 5:04 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

Excellent info. Much appreciated to know the 8+ year/100k+ mileage data on that. Cool on the springs, too--21 years and going strong.
35s! That's amazing. I just had 33s put on, and I thought those were big!
Thanks, again, for all the info.
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Posted 6/19/2020 6:06 PM
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RE: Spring spacers--another call for installers

I'm sure my ride would be much improved just by replacing the shocks. When I do get around to it, I'll probably get taller springs and remove the spacers.
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