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• springs and shocks for my 2WD Westy)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:34:55 -0700
  - I too will need springs and shocks. I have found that busdepot is my preferred vendor on many things but I am not sure...
• Best for the Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 13 May 2006 13:38:21 -0400
  ...I'll buy Bilstiens when I replace the shocks on my 81 AC Westy. Is there a particular model # of Bilstien shock that is...
• front shock bolt
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:03:54 -0700
  hello-- In a remote area of northern california I've broken the bolt which holds the bottom of the shock absorber in place (Drivers...
• Shock absorber dust cover/rubber spring
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:14:44 +1000
  I am just replacing the shocks in my '82 Vanagon. I find the dust cover/rubber spring covering one of the front shocks is...
• Bilstein HD shock valving
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 22:01:52 -0800
  ...Does anyone know the valving specs on the Bilstein heavy duty shocks? I'd also be interested in any measurements of min/max length...
• Saved by a Guardian Angel...Again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 11:04:42 -0700
  Yes, it is possible to drive a syncro with no rear shocks. We did it. For about 80 miles of rough dirt road and...
• Re: Shocks- while we are at it....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 29 May 2014 02:26:00 -0700
  ...So, we may as well do >> the shocks while we are in there. >> Which shocks do you suggest for a 1984 Vanagon Westfalia with...
• Re: OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:33:13 -0500
  ...OME shocks > > > > > > > > > For those who have p-mailed me, the best place to get syncro > > > > > OME shocks is from > > > > > > > > > > john clelland <johnc@acme-outfitters...
• Re: front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 18:18:50 -0800
  Mark, I just replaced front shocks on both my vans in November. It is very straight forward. Tom C.'s procedure is very complete...
• Re: Opinions on Bilstein vs. KYB shocks desired
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 13:16:05 +0000
  My VW mechanic feels (as do I) that they are equal as shocks...the selling point for me is that KYB has a lifetime...
• Re: Campers noisier than hardtops?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 04:38:00 -0600
  ...The thumping may well be a loose shock. Have the shock mount bolts checked for security. I had new shocks installed and got a...
• Re: Warning about KYB front shock hardware
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:36:02 -0700
  I won't buy KYB GR-2 shocks again. I put a pair on the front and 5 years later they were out of...
• Re: Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 5 Jan 2019 15:44:56 -0700
  ...Or they might just throw shocks on quickly to get on to the next job. You need to know the shop. From: Edward V...
• Re: an attempt at an iPad mount for the van
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:13:16 -0700
  ...On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Shocks? You're running shocks? > On Fri, Aug...
• Shock Advice Sought
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:29:45 -0700
  My rear shocks are leaking (oil residue all around the shock tube) so I am assuming it is time to replace them. What are...
• Re: [Syncro] Old Man Emu Shocks -- Or Are They?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:47:46 -0700
  ...OME means Old Man Emu, an actual company name and shock brand. Mark Mick Kalber wrote: > > At the risk of sounding stupid... I always...
• Re: Need Rear Shocks
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 25 May 2009 00:09:45 -0400
  ...Need Rear Shocks I need to get�new shocks for my 85 westy.� Does anyone have advice on where to get good ones for...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 07:53:42 EST
  ...Ron >> Even with new shocks and springs any vehicle will sag and wallow some under full load conditions. How much depends on the load...
• Re: suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:47:50 -0800
  ...CHUNK-CHunk-chunk-ck > > I crawled underneath when I got home and found to my horror that the rear > left shock is dangling loose...
• Re: Speaking about Bilstein shocks....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:32:03 -0400
  Bilstein shocks tend to hold up really well. Look for any evidence of leakage, pull them out and test them by hand. You'll...
• Shocks for '71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 12:40:38 MST
  Anyone know of a cheap shock for the front end of a '71???? (preferably from sears since they owe me some cash). I don...
• Front shock R&R...oops
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 16:09:26 -0600
  Sorry...never mind, found the page in Bentley (40.20-21) with the info...what an ordeal to change shocks! Bob http://groups.msn...
• Shocking Thread
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Mon, 10 May 2004 13:08:21 -0700
  Kinda idly curious what folks with 2wd's are using for shocks, and what they think of 'em. I've used the Gasajust GRT...
• Re: Vanagon Shock&Spring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 15:27:15 +0200
  ...Vanagon Shock&Spring Replacement > > > > Listees, > > > > Having never attempted to replace springs or shocks in the vanagon before, > > I > > figured I'd check with the...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 19:29:11 -0400
  Bilstein shocks and Struts have Always been Way ahead of OEM Standarts.. Period. Roberto. PS . I And I am so glad that my Wive...
• Re: Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:11:09 -0400
  Truly defective shocks can make themselves known in other ways. Shocks do stop dive, only the rate at which it happens. I find it...
• How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:08:57 -0400
  ...It has new front and reach shocks on it replaced about 2 years ago. It also has all new front bushings upper and lower...
• Re: HEAVY-DUTY shocks? 89 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeanann Kirk
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 15:53:23 -0400
  ...He noted the style N shocks were for the 16" Transporters. We have an 89 Syncro with 14" wheels, we're considering 15" wheels...
• Re: springs and shocks for my 2WD Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:39:22 -0700
  ...springs and shocks for my 2WD Westy) > > > - > > I too will need springs and shocks. > I have found that busdepot is my preferred vendor on...
• Re: Shocks test
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:24:48 -0700
  ...Decent shocks can be bought for +/- $30 from any N A P A store...I been running some on my daily driver for 40k...
• Re: Vanagon shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:42:42 -0800
  http://www.bilstein.com/ http://www.koni-na.com/ The koni site does not list a shock for the vanagon...but i would call...
• [Syncro] OME shocks are here!
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:53:48 -0700
  ...FedEx just delivered my new OME Nitrocharger shocks. The rears look extremely stout and heavy, and the fronts look very nice as well. Both...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:07:37 -0800
  ...General Grabber) combined with the age of the shocks - the OME shocks is older than he HD Bilstein. > > dan
• Re: vanagon suspension
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 21:07:28 EDT
  ...If you need shocks, take heart in the fact that you have a 2wd Vanagon, and have lots of options for shocks. I am...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:27:24 -0700
  What kind of shocks/tires/inflation does your friend's van have? On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart...
• Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:14:56 EDT
  ...1) Adding different tires- stiffer sidewalls 2) Add different springs 3) Add different shocks- lower/raise ride height, increased spring rate� 4) Add different...
• Shocks...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 19:28:40 -0700
  ...The front shocks that came off were some brand of gas shock, and they were still somewhat stiff. The rears were the original Boge...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 15:00:54 -0800
  I replaced mine with a set of Boge (oe) shocks from my local VW parts place. Paid between $40-$45 each and haven't...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 10 May 1995 07:20:58 +0000
  ...Do you know if KYB make shocks for the syncro? I just put KYB gas struts/shocks on my Golf a couple weeks ago...
• Question about Air Shock Technology
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 18:55:40 -0600
  ...Since my Westy is too tall to fit into our buildings underground parkade, I am interested in whether electric air shocks can be used...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:33:37 -0800
  ...On 12/6/02 11:49 AM, "Robert Lilley" <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM> wrote: > It is hydraulic only shocks. The gas charged KYBs were to...
• Front shock dust sleeve question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 18:30:27 -0400
  ...Still installing new Bilstein shocks.... Driver side shock dust cover bellow (?) or "helper spring" as local vw dealer calls it, has a pretty severe...
• Free 2WD vanagon rear shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:22:34 -0700
  I have a used set of 2WD rear westy Vanagon shocks and springs. Let me know if you want them. You pick them up...
• Spring Install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 11:18:56 -0400
  Hi all, Does anyone know if the installation of springs and shocks on a 90 Carat would require "special VW tools" that the local...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 07:56:04 -0500
  ...I have been on this list for years and do not remember any serious complaints about Bilstein shocks (especially nothing about mounting pieces breaking...
• Re: lower front shock bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:26:32 -0500
  ...lower front shock bolts I took my van in for a front end alignment yesterday and when it was finished I got a call...
• Warning about KYB front shock hardware
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 07:44:42 -0700
  As has been covered here by a few people now, the KYB GR-2 gas shocks for the front of Vanagons come with cheap...
• Re: Installing new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:15:07 -0700
  yeah, one weird thing on the front lower shock bolts. you really need TWO 22mm sockets. and at least one extension, half inch drive...
• Re: squeaking body
  Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
  Tue, 25 May 1999 19:16:35 -0700
  Speaking of shocks, does anyone have the specs for a 86-91 Vanagon? Length, lbs per square inch, ect. Need to find a replacement...
• Do you know what blown shocks look like?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 13 May 2002 11:52:43 -0700
  ...http://dynamics.chem.uidaho.edu/~matthew/shock.html that was from after this weekend's trip. About 80 or so miles on dirt. Very...
• saggy westfalia butt
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:28:50 -0600
  ...I was wondering if replacing the shocks might help a bit? I didn't want to go the expense of new springs (if I...
• Re: Loose shock in rear (noisy)
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:53:15 MST
  ...Loose shock in rear (noisey) >Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 09:23:17 -0700 > >May have been me; not sure. Anyway, I don't...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:19:42 -0700
  ...Gas shocks add more so than oil filled shocks. Others will chime in who know more. I'm only touching the basics. Shocks damper...
• Re: Raise The Rear!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 04 Dec 1994 22:44:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Oh, but I wish it was as simple as new shocks. The simple answer is that shocks, be they gas or air, won't...
• Re: spring/shock replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:14:16 -0500
  ...spring/shock replacement. Just in the process of replacing my shocks (fox) and springs (GW) and front end bushings (powerflex). Its all gone pretty...
• Re: [Syncro] Custom Bilstein Shocks lIST pURCHASE
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:02:46 PDT
  Steve, Is this price for a set of 4 or just the 2 front shocks? Have you or anyone from the first purchase installed...
• Re: Shock ID and ride questions.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 20:34:48 +0000
  2WD or 4WD? Bilstein does not make a front shock for the 4WD. Made in Belguim though suggests that it might be Bilstein. You...
• Re: Redline Heavy Shock Proof Gear Oil ? - Daryl ? try again ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:56:26 -0700
  ...and noticed Redline Shock Proof Gear oil in the store. ... on the bottle in the store it said 'for racing applications'... on this site...
• Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:05:48 -0400
  Hi, I'm trying to remove the upper nut on the driver side front shock (to remove the shock). When I turn the nut...
• Re: life span of shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 23 May 2017 09:52:41 -0700
  I recently had my hands on several different brands of used shocks. It wasn't hard to feel the failure mode or wear. e...