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• Thanks! (was shocks, cross winds)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 7 May 2006 13:06:42 -0400
  ...Will install some better than oem shocks at some point, though latest focus is on possibility of rebuilding a used 2 litre AC engine...
• Thanks (was cross winds, shocks)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 7 May 2006 12:32:56 -0400
  ...Will install some better than oem shocks at some point, though latest focus is on possibility of rebuilding a used 2 litre AC engine...
• FS: Syncro.org springs and OME Shocks for syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:07:33 -0700
  I have a full set of brand new Syncro.org Springs Old Man Emu Shocks this is a brand new never used full set...
• Alko shocks - feedback?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 23:32:13 -0500
  Has anyone been using Alko shocks for awhile now? Looking for a bit of a status report. I want something fairly firm with good...
• Re: Old Man Emu shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:47:53 -0600
  ...Bob '87 Syncro Westy > I need new shocks on my 87 Syncro. Can anyone tell me how the Old Man Emu > replacements compare to...
• WTB: single Bilstein front shock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 25 May 2007 16:15:31 -0700
  ...I have an extra rear shock if you prefer to trade. Please pmail me if you have one for sale or trade. Thanks, -- BenT
• LAST CALL for O.M.E. Syncro Shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:54:28 -0800
  ...Rear Shocks $60 USD each Front Shocks $104 USD each If sets of four (two front and two rears) are purchased the total price...
• Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 18:36:07 -0800
  ...Syncro shocks - group purchase? John Seymour on the list has the OMEs on his Syncro Westy. He picked them up from the Seattle source...
• Re: KYB shock install
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 23:44:14 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if they are >even adjustable? The Koni shocks on the mustang are adjustable by pressing >the shock all the way down...
• Re: Vanagon shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:47:47 -0700
  ...Vanagon shocks I need replacement shocks - badly. The ride has become brutal. Currently have KYB which I will never buy again. I checked eBay...
• Re: springs/ride
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:02:28 -0800
  ...We changed the shocks to KBs then to OEM shocks with no > improvement. Can we change the springs? Would this help? It seems that...
• Re: some sort of clunking
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 9 May 2011 11:40:05 -0400
  Re, shock bushing: When my bus was new to me, the clunking from the right rear turned out to be a worn out lower...
• OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:18:17 -0700
  Does anyone have experience with Old Man Emu shocks on a Syncro? I would like to hear from you about quality, ride comfort, handling...
• Re: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:28:58 -0500
  ...of that rubber-----!!!!! Oh---you say you wanted to save that shock? Forget it--- Burn Baby--Burn !!!---:>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://community.webtv...
• Re: Syncro springs and shocks (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 23:13:28 -0700
  Harry, BusBoys had syncro front shocks (OEM, made by Boge) last year for $45US each. I imagine they or some of the other list...
• Re: Shocks- while we are at it....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 May 2014 07:01:34 -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: '83 rear shocks replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Tue, 19 Apr 1994 09:21:35 -0500 (EST)
  concerning replacing shocks, i'd like to add a few things that might go wrong 1. bolts too tight, wont loosen: try the usual...
• Shocks, shocked!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:47:44 -0500
  ...Stopping I discovered to my dismay that my left rear shock was unbolted! I had these put on a week ago. 1. Is it...
• Re: shocks/ alignment
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 22:49:17 +1200
  >Mark C wrote: > >>So our vanagons have shocks and not struts, which means that the >>shocks do not affect the alignment, while if they...
• Front Shock Installation - Upper Spacer Sleeve?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:03:00 -0700
  I'm in the process of replacing all four Bilstein Touring shocks installed by the PO, with new Bilstein HD shocks on my 88...
• Re: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:29:23 -0700
  Yeah Id like to save the old shock becouse its Bilstien and its probably still good. I went ahead and splayed/flattened the end...
• Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 13:05:41 -0500
  ...Syncro shocks - group purchase? > Since I stare at my lovely new Syncro springs everyday here in my office, I > also spend a lot of...
• Re: Old Man Emu Syncro Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:25:43 -0700
  And if you buy the shocks with a set of springs, I will sell them to you for cost. steve Steve Schwenk wrote: > > I...
• Re: H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:20:19 +1000
  ...FS - H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks I recently purchased an 85 Transporter that had H&R lowering springs and adjustable red Koni...
• Re: Need Syncro Front shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 09:19:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Koni, KYB, and Bilstein all told me they don't make front shocks for the Syncro. Has anyone found any others? >> Same thing I...
• Re: Shocks recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 09:54:23 -0700
  ...Shocks > Your experience with the KYB (Kill Your Butt) shocks is the same as > reported by many including me. I went to Bilsteins (from...
• Front Berings, Shocks and Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Ricketts
  Tue, 9 May 2000 22:37:48 -0400
  ...Looks like you need a spring compressor and a special tool to get the front shocks out. Is this true?? How easy is it...
• Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:27:29 -0700
  ...https://shufti.blog/2020/04/24/vanagon-bilstein-shock-perch-spacers/ Alistair
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 15:15:21 -0400 (EDT)
  Lee, When its time to get shocks try the KYBs, stiff, stable, lifetime guarantee! And alot le$$ than the eurosnob brands...350 per tankfull...
• squeeks
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:17:33 -0700
  ...I believe it may be time for new shocks. If this is the case, should I replace all four? And, what shocks should I...
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 17:45:24 -0800
  ...Ron, what would be the advantage of having these if I already have Steve's springs and OME shocks? Seems to me this would...
• Re: rear hatch shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 08:46:22 -0700
  ...rear hatch shocks we have them to list members for $19.95 schaffnermotors.com
• Re: Shocking seats!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:09:31 EST
  ...does anyone else w/ a '89 wolfy get this kind of shock treatment as well? chris
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 12:08:22 -0800
  Before buying the eBay Bilsteins, it would probably be a good idea to check which model of Bilstein shocks he's selling. If the...
• Re: subject Re: Rear Westy suspension
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:39:23 -0700
  Even Beanie Babies can change Vanagon rear shocks and springs. Well almost of of them except Rover the red dog. BenT On Mon, Sep...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 14:45:20 -0800
  The Gowesty and Vancafe Xhd shocks are the same. You can read about them on the Gowesty website. I had a set installed on...
• Re: Bilsteins on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 13:17:10 -0400
  ...here is what i saw parts bin site information ------------------------------------------- Shock Absorber Heavy Duty (front) L4000-10243 List Price In Stock Bilstein $115.00 81...
• Suspension differences and ride quality-early VS late model vans
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 19:07:29 -0700
  ...This 90 is much shorter- does this affect the ride??? Or could I have shock issues? The shocks look fairly new- no markings on...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 19:34:21 -0500
  Hi folks, I installed the HD re valved shocks from GW and Van Cafe. I installed them myself with help from folks on this...
• Re: Help the chimp avoid getting crushed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 11:03:26 -0400
  Normal shocks can be changed without lifting the van at all. For the coil overs you need to lift the vehicle and ramps won...
• Re: bra recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 03:40:44 -0600
  ...I believe that means the only available shocks, for the front at least, are the OEM Boge's and OME's from Australia. Unless...
• 2 1 year old KYB gas adjust shocks for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 08:41:01 -0400
  Rear shocks. $30 and shipping. Lowered my van and went with boge.............. Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle...
• Re: Front shock and spring removal
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:35:10 -0400
  http://volksweb.relitech.com/frshocks.htm Cheers, Doug >I think I remember someone posting how to easily remove the shocks and >springs. Of particular...
• Re: a shocking question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:57:24 -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: Tires on alloy wheels, Suspension - Need some help
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:41:07 +1100
  ...I wanted to hear your thoughts on these shocks and whether they are worth the cash? Hi Robert, The Koni adjustable shocks are probably...
• Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 4 Jan 2019 11:29:16 -0800
  ...four mounted for $ 500 Now need to look to replacing the shocks have not done this on our 87 and it is due What...
• Re: Shocks- while we are at it....
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 28 May 2014 09:10:58 -0600
  ...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: Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2017 23:41:12 +0000
  ...Rear Shocks Bolts and nuts sizes > > Hello Folks, > > Does anyone know the size of the rear upper and lower shock bolts for an 85...
• Re: OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:46:25 -0700
  ...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: Shocks Update
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 18:02:08 -0700
  >> For those that care, I promised an update on my new non HD Bilstein shocks >> on the 84 westy. Been driving around on them...
• custom Syncro Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:11:43 -0700
  Folks, I'm trying to make a definitive list of who will be purchasing the custom Bilstein shocks. If you intend on participating, please...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:41:59 -0600
  On my vanagon there is this strange black metal object sitting inf front of the shock and a strange plastic bottle right next to...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:22:08 -0230
  ...We are pretty heavy and needed the stronger springs and shocks. Hope things are going well for you. Great spirits have always encountered violent...
• Need rear shock source 87 gl
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 16:36:29 -0400
  Hello, I need a mail order source for quality rear shocks for my 87 vw westy gl. I'd like to get monroe or...
• Boge 'Heavy Duty' Shock Absorbers ???
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:17:53 -0400
  All, According to the BOGE/Sachs web site, there are two types of BOGE shocks that fit our Vanagons: 27-533-1 Front 27...
• Re: front shock removal-tip
  Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 07:24:11 -0700
  ...front shock removal-tip > >Vice grips. > > Spelling vise "vice" is a vice. Take my advice, spell it vise :) >
• Re: re. Vanagon bull bars/brush guards...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 01:27:35 EST
  ...just need to be capable of absorbing > shock. > A strong heavy bumper will just transfer the shock to the entire vehicle. > > - David ('87 > Wolfsburg...
• Re: Springs & Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:32:34 +1300
  ...s quiet, absolutely amazing change >from the rusted, blown CarQuest gas shocks that the P.O. had installed years >ago. Then it must wallow...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:06:15 -0700
  On 9/27/2009 2:34 PM David Beierl wrote: > At 03:48 PM 9/27/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >> The shock absorbers...
• Re: Alko Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:38:21 -0400
  ...are way > better > than the stock shocks and far less pricey than Bilstiens or > other "premium" shocks. I absolutely HATED the KYB's that...