{"product_id":"jp-group-rear-lower-spring-pad-urethane-3mm-vw-vanagon-251511139-jp-3146-0","title":"JP Group Rear Lower Coil Spring Pad, White Urethane 3 mm | VW Vanagon 1980–1991 | OE 251 511 139 (JP-3146-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Rear Lower Coil Spring Pad, White Urethane 3 mm — VW Vanagon 1980–1991, OE 251 511 139 (JP-3146-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-3146-0 is the 3 mm white urethane pad (isolator) that sits under the rear coil spring on the 1980–1991 VW Vanagon. It replaces VW OE 251 511 139 (JP ref 1152501200) and cushions the spring on the trailing-arm spring seat. It fits left or right. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon incl. Westfalia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear lower spring seat, left or right (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1979–1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Transporter T3 \/ T25 (ROW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame pad per Heritage (rear left and right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1986–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon Syncro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot confirmed separately. Compare with your old pad.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Bus uses torsion bars, not coil springs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper spring pad \/ front spring pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot this part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-3146-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 511 139\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1152501200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924540963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite polyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear lower spring seat, left or right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 per van\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.25 lb, 6 x 6 x 1 in (estimate, not yet measured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne rear lower coil spring pad\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond pad for the other side (order quantity 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear coil springs, upper spring pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear bump stops (see JP-3144-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower spring pad sits between the bottom coil of the rear spring and the spring seat on the trailing arm. Original rubber pads harden, crack and wear through after decades. Then the spring rubs bare metal. The result is a creak, squeak or click from the rear over bumps and when the van rolls in and out of driveways. Water and grit also get trapped at the seat, and the trailing arm spring perch rusts, which is a known weak point on Vanagons. A 3 mm urethane pad resists oil, ozone and wear better than plain rubber and keeps ride height close to stock. Replace pads whenever the rear springs are out, and always in pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear springs are under load. Use proper spring compressors or the factory method, and support the van and trailing arm safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire-brush the spring seat and treat any rust before fitting the new pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine the end of the bottom coil up with the stop in the seat, the same way the old spring sat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit both sides together. A thick pad on one side and a worn one on the other can make the van lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1983 Vanagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists all 1980–1991 Vanagons, rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo, one per rear spring. It is sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither side. Both rear sides use the same pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 251 511 139?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-3146-0 to 251 511 139.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a 3 mm pad change my ride height?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly slightly. 3 mm is close to a fresh stock pad. It is not a lift kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy urethane instead of rubber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUrethane lasts longer and resists oil and ozone. The trade-off is that it is a little firmer than rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wm-legal\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVolkswagen® and model names are trademarks of Volkswagen AG. Washburn's Metal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen. Part numbers are for reference only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67100814901363,"sku":"JP-3146-0","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-3146-0.jpg?v=1793697447","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-rear-lower-spring-pad-urethane-3mm-vw-vanagon-251511139-jp-3146-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}