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• Vanagon shock specifications
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 12:29:49 CST6CDT
  Just like a free lunch, we're all looking for shocks at some point in our ownership. Since i've publicly condemmed KYB's...
• Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:37:48 -0400
  ...R On Jul 28, 2011, at 2:27 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > What kind of shocks/tires/inflation does your friend's van...
• Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:26:42 -0500
  Neil, you can get the dust cover new (we have access to them) however the bumper stop on the top of the front shocks...
• Re: Front Shocks Replacement
  Historical mailing list - peterleolkes
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 06:12:00 +0930
  My '89 Syncro Deluxe Camper ( first registerd in '91) has about the same mileage and is also in need of front shockers. I would...
• Re: Westy makes thumping noise when going over bumps
  Historical mailing list - Hans-Peter Elmer
  Sat, 1 May 1999 20:00:48 -0700
  Hi Wally, Read your post on Vanagon.com re thumping over small bumps after replacing your shocks. I had the same problem after mounting...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:02:31 -0800
  ...And yes, this is not the description of a shock problem. I replaced my springs using the Bilstein jack and one jack stand. 8...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:15:30 EST
  ...Sucks... > Stiffer shocks made the Van better in corners. > > Whether with or without new shocks, the purple springs don�t like short > bumps. These...
• To Thread or Not To Thread ... [was: Westy cabinet lid prop?]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Burchill
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:58:27 -0500
  ...I purchased my '87 Westy five years ago and the shock cords were not threaded. It never even occurred to me that they might...
• Ball joint/shocks questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Jordan
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:14:11 -0500
  ...that the lower right ball joint was slightly worn and the shocks were cheap, very stiff Monroe's. My questios are: 1.) Is the...
• shocks
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:36:07 -0800
  I own a 1988 gl (ghost) what are the best shocks to put on this thing .I have alot of roll of the body...
• 2wd gas shock inquiry
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 09:19:20 -0800
  sorry for the wob, folks, but i am looking for the gentleman who inquired of me regarding 2wd gas shocks via the south african...
• Re: rear shock bolt torque?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 01:24:13 -0400
  Lower bolt on the rear shock is 65 foot pounds. per my Bentley. On Jun 23, 2004, at 10:53 PM, Tim King wrote...
• OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:31:49 -0400
  How do the original equipment shocks work. I see reports on the high priced ones but not to much talk about OEM. Also, how...
• Speaking about Bilstein shocks....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:59:17 +0000
  How can you tell if your Bilstein shocks are in need of replacement & how do you get them replaced under their warranty? I've...
• Re: It is NOT the shocks (Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:36 -0700
  If the rubber bushings at the ends of the shocks are shot, even if bolts are very tight, you could get a noise there...
• Re: Koni or Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 09:56:55 -0600
  on 2/7/05 6:16 AM, angus anderson at sybrite@RUSHPOST.COM wrote: > so dose any one know about these > Koni shocks > and...
• Re: archive assist on shocks
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 12:45:48 -0400
  Dave, There have been many strings on the merits of different types of shocks, and there are many differing opinions about the ride characteristics...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:31:04 -0800
  ...Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR) Rather than dealing with "pop the ball joints", remove the (2) allen head cap screws from...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Wed, 10 May 1995 8:57:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu> > does KYB even make shocks for vanagons?? that's one of the problems with > non-vw shocks: finding...
• Re: Shock Advice
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 15:56:28 -0400
  The bushings are the rubber pieces on top of the front shock stem. The cups are the dished washers that squeeze the bushing and...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 20:05:31 -0500
  >I was thinking that new shocks may improve the ride/handling on my '87 >Vanagon GL. While browsing the Bentley manual the other day...
• Re: Shocks - the front rubber cap bushing...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:06:45 -0400
  The part folks are talking about is the rubber doughnut that sits on the very top of the shock assembly between a round metal...
• EV shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Roderick (strg)
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 10:23:09 -0700
  Does anyone no of a cheaper aftermarket source for '93 EV shocks? Even the Bus Depot wants $390/4 which is still cheaper than...
• Re: HEAVY Duty Shocks
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 09:32:19 -0700
  I just put on a set of gas shocks I got at my local FLAPS. Big A private label, but the man said they...
• shocks for '81
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 11:22:27 -0700
  What kind of shocks are good for my '81 Westie? I am heading into Tucson tomorrow to pick some up, but I don't...
• Vanagon Shocks Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:32:27 -0700
  ...in the actual or expected performance of these two types of shocks (twin tube low pressure gas vs. mono tube high pressure gas)? TIA...
• Rear shocks/springs question
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 10:17:16 EST
  Does anyone know if I can put new springs or shocks (or some combo) which would lift the back end of my Westy to...
• Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 20:48:57 +1000
  I'm looking at new shock absorbers for my '82 van. (First replacement since new.) Can anyone comment on the Brazilian ones? I have...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:58:54 -0800
  ...Best Shocks I've run KYBs on two Westfalias and Bilsteins on one. KYBs are fine for flat, smooth highways but very harsh otherwise...
• Report: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:56:54 -0800
  ...I'm on a road trip and had 4 new >> shock >> > > absorbers installed. The front shock dust covers were broken, the new >> > > shock threads...
• Re: Bilstein HD shock report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 5 May 2010 17:49:53 -0700
  I just removed the Bilstein HD shocks on the front of Dixie and replaced them with the AL-KO shocks that were on there...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 08:22:18 -0800
  ...I have the Betts springs and custom Bilstein shock on my Syncro Westy. Guess that's as heavy-duty as it gets. I still...
• Ball joint /shocks questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Jordan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:11:30 -0500
  ...that the lower right ball joint was slightly worn and the shocks were cheap, very stiff Monroe's. My questios are: 1.) Is the...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:53:58 +0100
  '..Does anyone have any recommendations for shocks with additional dampening but not added firmness? What you are really saying here is that you require...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:07:32 -0700
  ...If Bilstein shocks and stock shocks have the same travel distances then i dont see why adding an aftermarket shock would override the factory...
• Re: Shocks again
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Jan 2011 11:17:59 -0800
  Depending on the brand of shock absorber you'll need either a small wrench to hold the flats at the end or an Allen...
• Re: Ball joint/shocks questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:25:28 -0400
  ...Ball joint/shocks questions While I know a bit about auto mechanics, the details are something else. I have an '85 Westy currently in...
• Re: bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:38:29 -0600
  ...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: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 19:40:12 -0400
  ...I’d like the > most stable conditions in the wind and don’t mind a stiffer ride. > > What shocks have the range needed for...
• Re: DOT removes gas shocks from HazMat classification
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 02:50:39 -0400
  ...BTW - UPS was docking $10 regardless of how many shocks, 1 or 20, were in the box - it was per package, not per shock...
• rear hatch shocks, as low as $25.00 ????
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Jul 95 12:43:42 CDT
  well, that's what the ad says: "Hatch shocks for Rabbit, Scirocco, Golf, VANAGON, Audi, as low as $25.00" Marin Motorsports (415) 927...
• Re: '88 Front Shocks - Westy Same?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 19:30:48 -0500
  > Are the front shocks on a Westy the same part numbers as those for a 7 > passenger GL? I've just received KYB345006's...
• Syncro rear shocks
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 12:44:53 -0700
  ...I was planning on installing new rear shocks on my syncro this weekend. Bentley is pretty sketchy on details, on the other hand, maybe...
• Front shock and spring removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 10:59:09 -0400
  I think I remember someone posting how to easily remove the shocks and springs. Of particular concern are the front ones. Anybody know how...
• ALKO Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 27 Mar 2004 17:39:15 -0500
  Hey All, I just put four new ALKO shocks on the Moose today and oh does she ride sweet! Didn't realize how bad...
• Re: [Syncro] Old Man Emu Shocks -- Or Are They?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 12:03:30 -1000
  ...Now you're saying they actually have the Old Man Emu stamped on the shock... or is that OME??? Obviously confused in Hawaii, Mick...
• Re: Koni or Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 22:26:24 +1300
  ...You can mark the top and bottom of the shock and use this as a >reference point. Now turn the shock so the valve...
• Re: Shock Advice Sought
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:11:27 -0700
  As a former road racer I obviously tried the shocks at full firm, full soft and several places in between. I can change shocks...
• Re: Shock Advice Sought
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:06:57 -0700
  ...I decided from posts that I don't want the ride of a gas charged |shock (better performance but stiffer and translate more bumps...
• Re: shocks
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 07:20:49 -0400
  ...Monday, April 06, 1998 11:39 PM > > At 06:13 PM 4/6/98 -0600, Bob Berkemer wrote: > >I know we've kicked shocks...
• sycro shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 14:00:59 EDT
  ...I am planning a trip to the New Mexico desert and am in the need for rear shocks for my 87 syncro. I am...
• When to replace the shocks???
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 15 May 2005 18:10:22 -0600
  the front end is creaking a little on bumps - could it be from the load on the springs that the shocks are no longer...
• Re: front shock replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:02:44 -0800
  ...When you put it back together, cover the threads and nut with grease after you install the new shock, and the next person to...
• Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 16 May 2013 14:48:30 -0700
  ...He said the shocks were made by a fellow called Ian Glass in RSA. Two versions were made -- Syncro and 2WD. The rest of...
• '90 rear shocks in!
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 21:05:51 +0000
  ...Just wanted to post that Kyle from http://www.volks-motorsports.com/ sent me a pair of these shocks to me in Canada for...
• Re: [Syncro] Old Man Emu Shocks -- Or Are They?
  Historical mailing list - kelian
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 09:50:35 +1000
  ...They're shocks are superb at controlling hour after hour of 'corrugations', what I believe you call washboard roads. Don't know if they...
• Re: Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:51:26 +0000
  ...Could it be the shock absorbers? What happens when > shocks begin to wear out eg do they get harder or softer? > > Front: > The front...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:09:21 -0500
  ...Sucks... > Stiffer shocks made the Van better in corners. > > Whether with or without new shocks, the purple springs don�t like > short > bumps. These...
• Re: Bilsteins on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:44:07 -0700
  ...Bilsteins on Sale! > > Just in case anyone needs new shocks, I have brand > new > Bilstein shocks > on > sale right now: > > Bilstein Heavy Duty Front...
• Re: Shock Advice Sought
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:05:58 -0700
  ...I decided from posts that I don't want the ride of a gas charged shock (better performance but stiffer and translate more bumps...