Body Lift

Syncro Body Lift. When lifting a VW T3 Syncro the generally accepted practise is to lift it using either longer springs or spacers and shocks however there are limits to this as we all know over approx. 20mm of lift and you start placing stress on the components. Driveshafts upper ball joints and CV joints work outside of their normal angles which ultimately leads to premature failure split boots etc.
Most other offroad vehicles combine a body lift with a suspension lift so why not a Syncro?
Since the Syncro’s independent suspension means that simply using longer springs and shocks won’t raise it significantly, you quickly reach the point where a body lift becomes necessary. By placing shims between the transmissions and the body, you reduce the stress on the driveshafts (and incidentally increase their lifespan). This, in turn, allows you to install longer springs and shocks, and bigger wheels raising the vehicle’s body and increasing suspension travel. However, it’s crucial to only shim as much as necessary, otherwise you’ll lose ground clearance at the transmissions.