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• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 12:02:42 -0500
  ...Had a big, wide, heavey > instrument panel mounted on dinky little rubber shock absorbers. They were > alway sagging and letting the panel sit against...
• Re: Monroe Syncro shocks Was: front struts
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:34:55 -0300
  ...The shocks were listed in the 99 > > catalogue, and the guy behind the counter told me that these shocks are > > gas filled, not oil...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 17:10:32 -0500
  Dear Mark, The key problem with your statement is "Bilstein HD" -- they are super stiff!! "Normal" Bilsteins are beautiful shocks, very responsive without being...
• SHOCK CAME LOOSE?! What should I change? (So THAT's what was making that noise...)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:06:12 -0400
  ...the upper nut, locknut, washer, and damping ring assembly (for the shock) were all missing above the little dome thing where they usually are...
• The Dreaded PO
  Historical mailing list - John_K_Hopp
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:55:20 -0600 (MDT)
  Not trying to start a thread here or anything... :-0 As my previous message stated, I was replacing the bus shocks this weekend. A...
• Re: OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 05:55:56 -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...
• New revelation !!
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 13 May 2001 00:13:24 -0500
  ...in the quest to install air assisted Gabriel air shocks in the rear of my van for towing. Now with the coming of the...
• Re: Damping ring and washer for front shocks: Where Can I Get Them?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 19:08:24 -0400
  ...Thanks again, Wes ' ' wrote: > ><<I got the Al-ko shocks that the bus depot carries. > Trouble is, when changing them, I need to replace...
• Koni shock in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:20:27 -0700
  hi all, I have a friend having hard time to find Koni shocks in Canada (Quebec) for his '88 westy... is there any Canadian...
• Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 16:59:03 -0500
  From THe Bus Depot page on suspension, talking about KYB shocks: "On a Vanagon, the proper combination is GR2 in the front and Gas...
• KYB shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hugill
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 14:52:37 -0500
  Has anyone installed the KYB gas adjust shocks, front or rear? I'd appreciate your feedback. TIA, Mike Mike Hugill Principal Recruiter Evergreen Group...
• Re: Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:39:55 -0700
  ...Shocks for 2WD > Shocks, springs, and tires work as a system. Long time back I bought > passenger Michelin X tires for the van - obviously...
• Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:55 -0700
  ...The 16" shocks are the same as the ones on the 14". The only difference is stiffness. I do have a pair of Burley...
• Re: ride harshness
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:53:12 -0500
  Assuming that you know that shocks and springs haven't had some huge failure, harshness is almost always worn, aged bushings. For some reason...
• Re: 91 ride, (was:No Subject)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 13:58:40 -0500
  ...Based on the simple shock test mentioned above, my shocks seem to be fine. How could I tell if the tires are reinforced, or...
• KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 15:18:38 -0700
  ...frame) becouse the shock mounts are too wide-(where the bolt slides through the shock) Should I grind the shock mounts down 1/4...
• Re: Shocks- while we are at it....
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 28 May 2014 08:08:47 -0400
  ...So, we may as well do > the shocks while we are in there. > Which shocks do you suggest for a 1984 Vanagon Westfalia with...
• a shocking question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 13:52:26 -0500
  ...Why did you choose the shocks you bought? What's good/bad about the shocks you bought? What shocks do you think would be...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 21:11:17 +0000
  JP I did my shocks 2 years ago... VW CDN sent me the wrong Front shocks... 3.... that's THREE times. No matter how...
• tires, shocks, anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - todd goodno
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:15:43 MST
  ...and front shocks for my 90 westy, any suggestions as far as load ratings, sizes for tires, also types of shocks best suited for...
• Re: bra recommendation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 03:07:37 -0400
  ...I like the KYB's as a budget shock (under $25 each with lifetime warranty), and Bilstein as a premium one. In the middle...
• steering dampner or shock?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 1995 18:22:30 -0500 (EST)
  ...Anyway, obviously-that steering dampner is wrong! It is NOT a shock because I just replaced the front shocks with Gabriel gas shocks and...
• Re: Suggestions for lights and shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 09:06:56 -0700
  ...vcleddashbulbkit.htm on my son's 2WD tintop we put Schwenk springs with Konis classic red shock. We are very happy with the combo.
• 4pcs Vanagon Shocks for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jack Ck
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 23:17:34 -0700
  I have 4pcs of used BOGE shocks for sale. In very good condition, no leaks, compresses and rebounds smoothly. Will probably last a good...
• SHOCKS
  Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 13:17:49 +0000
  ...Recently I have changed gl 89 of shocks in my caravelle, since they were quite bad, and I have put special Monroe Magnun reinforced...
• Re: Shock Shaft Socket
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:23:47 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 4:18 PM Subject: Shock Shaft Socket > http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group...
• Re: Shock Shaft Socket
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:30:22 -0500
  ...bell housing with oval headed bolts !! Crazy. <<Yeah, that one! Subject: Shock Shaft Socket http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group...
• Re: Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:31:17 -0700
  ...Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro > Lovely news while getting my SYNCRO inspected this AM... > the mechanic pointed out my left rear shock absorber > uniformly coated...
• Re: Shocking Thread
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:17:29 +0000
  ...Mon, 10 May 2004 13:08:21 -0700 > >Kinda idly curious what folks with 2wd's are using for shocks, and >what they think...
• Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:12:20 +0000
  As I prepare to replace the shocks for the first time (on any vehicle, for me) I'm asking anyone who might know anything...
• Re: [Syncro] FW: Syncro Bilstein shocks purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:57:59 -0700
  Why pay $900 for a set of shocks? That breaks down to $225 a piece...about what the dealer charges for the stock Boges...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 13:47:35 -0700
  ...I've only used Boge and Bilstein shocks, so I can't speak for other brands. -- Michael Snow 1987 Syncro GL camper 1986 GL...
• Re: Shocks Update
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 13:32:42 +1300
  >For those that care, I promised an update on my new non HD Bilstein shocks >on the 84 westy. Been driving around on them...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 00:37:42 -0700
  ...Rather, the rear shock at full extension deterrmines that distance. Adding a spacer does not cause the shock to lengthen more...it is already...
• Re: bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:57:26 -0800
  ...I > replaced my old shocks with bilsteens HD from ebay as my old shocks were > bottoming out, as I drove my large father as...
• Re: soften my ride
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:15:50 -0700
  ...I'm told oil filled Boges are > best shocks > > to soften my ride but that Bilsteins are best for handling. > > > > Any opinions about shocks...
• Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:22:14 EST
  When I did the front shocks on my '85 I started by squirting break free stuff on the nuts and bolts every day for...
• Suggestions for lights and shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 09:41:54 -0600
  ...A mechanic thinks it is due to worn out shocks. I am currently running the Bilstein yellows with Go Westy 11/2" lift springs...
• Re: Bilsteins shocks FS: will be @ Van-O-Rama Sunday
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 16:09:10 -0700
  ...Bilstein HD shocks (front & rear) from my Westy I will be at Van-O-Rama, South San Francisco this Sunday 7th if anyone is...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:27:06 -0800
  Harry - pneumatic tires ARE shock absorbers at a basic, technical level ...� ________________________________ From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
• American politic! (Friday NVC, funny!!! or tnot funny?)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 11:29:40 -0400
  http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/contentPlay/shockwave.jsp?id=this_land&preplay=1&ratingBar=off Am not sure if thats funny or not, but i...
• Mistake: Gabriel Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 16:33:39 -0500
  ...Gabriel Shocks Bill Wrote: Does anyone have anything bad to say about the Gabriel Air Ryder shocks. I need them tomorrow morning. They are...
• Re: a shocking question
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 21:00:26 -0700
  ...So, THE QUESTIONS: > Why did you choose the shocks you bought? What's good/bad about the shocks you bought? What shocks do you...
• Re: Shocks again, Koni adjustable
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:25:15 +1100
  ...Shocks again, Koni adjustable > >We just received a set of Koni Red adjustable shocks. I received 1 set for >Vanagon, and 1 set for...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:24:28 EDT
  ...On its working end the "inner" socket engages the flats of the shock shaft and its other end has a square drive for a...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 07:38:10 -0500
  ...I'd have to say that the Alko's are the best value for the dollar of any of the Vanagon shocks I carry...
• shocks *i know, dead horse*
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 23:20:36 -0400
  ...I spent the last 40 minutes reading a lot of informative information about shocks on the archives but couldn't find a definitive answer...
• Re: 88 Westie Front End Noise?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 19:24:25 -0500
  ...I thought the front shocks were shot and finally got around to >replacing them. Unfortunately the noise has gotten worse with the new >shocks...
• Re: Alko Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Pete Moore
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:12:36 EDT
  It's time to replace the original shocks on my 160K mi Multivan. I can't find much on the net about Alko's...
• Eurovan Shock replacement info
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:31:00 -0700
  ...This is my first experience with EV shocks, so any shortcuts appreciated... Thanks -- Shawn Wright
• ubject: Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:37:44 -0800
  ...but then what? Discard Volvo's shock absorber mounts and attach to VW front mounts how? Retain Volvo shock/recoil mounts Can it also...
• FS: H&R Springs
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:07:15 -0600
  ...I posted H&R springs and Bilstein shocks for sale earlier today. They are no longer for sale as separate items as I've...
• Shock identification
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:46:41 -0400
  I have obtained a pair of unused Boge front shocks with the following numbers on them: 1-0201-32-547-0 And below BOGE...
• Re: Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:11:41 -0700
  Just want to mention that I used a Sawzall to cut the top nut off and when the shock was out I could see...
• Re: Koni shock question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:01:41 -0800
  ...The Konis are not gas charged shocks so they won't extend at max by themselves, you have to pull them out. I guess...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:50:44 -0600
  The oem shocks "Boge" is what I replace my rear ones with. The lean was reduced about 75 percent. Cant say much beyond that...
• Installing new front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:44:03 -0600
  ...I've got some new front shocks to replace the old worn out ones that make me feel like I'm on a rollercoaster...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:14:02 -0700
  I did that same road in DV in February on OMEs (Old Man Emu) shocks on my Syncro and no shock problems whatsoever. I...
• Re: Re; radius rod question!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 May 2012 18:09:35 -0700
  sometimes original Boge shocks seem pretty good. especially if the van has lived a very smooth life on smooth roads. I think they are...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 03:04:08 -0500
  ...Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock > > Keep it dead-ass stock. Put another way, don't > > override the factory > > engineers. > > If Bilstein shocks and stock shocks...