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• Re: Rear shock absorber replacement, '83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward Wilson
  Tue, 11 Oct 1994 10:17:05 -0700
  > Howdy, > For an '83 watercooled Vanagon, I like to replace its rear shock absorbers > myself. Would you please forward me your help on these...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 02:39:08 +0200
  Springs are what truly effect static body lean, not shock absorbers. An air shock can be pumped up to raise a corner of the...
• Re: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 11:00:56 -0700
  David Yates wrote: > > How does one decide it is time to replace? Apart from oil leaks, > that is? > I've wondered that too. Mine...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:58:58 -0500
  I have the Alko's on my vanagon Westy and am very pleased. I have run bilsteins in the past and didn't like...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:34:48 -0400
  At 03:48 PM 9/27/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >The shock absorbers must be doing a lot of in and out travel...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 18:08:18 -0700
  ...After an impact, the bumper was undamaged but the >shock-absorbers were compressed and had to be replaced. > > -- David Marshall, Quesnel BC, mailto:david...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 07:25:01 -0800
  ...Front Shock Absorbers hi list, there is another cheap great option: there is a guy on ebay selling bilsteins for vanagons for 209$ a...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 16:23:25 -0800
  On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > What are my options for new shocks for...
• Old shock Vanagon adsorbers needed in NC
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 20:48:37 -0500
  I need a set of old Vanagon shock absorbers to install while I send my Bilsteins out to be revalved. Does anyone in the...
• Re: Rear Bumper Concerns
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 22:07:19 EST
  ...with some kind of shock absorbers mounted between the brackets, and the frame similar to the 5mph shock absorbers used on all VW sedans...
• Re: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:28:28 -0800
  ...Shock absorbers >I have an '82 also, and the original shocks that suprisingly still >work fine. (Unlike the crap some other VW products came...
• Re: problematic rear "hatch"
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:52:06 PST
  In rebuilding the back end of my van (after the fire) the PO put in Volvo shock absorbers (struts) on the rear door hatch...
• Re: Broken front drive shaft/picture.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 02:06:22 -0500
  ...Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the spring has almost no wear...
• Re: Broken front drive shaft/picture.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 02:06:22 -0500
  ...Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the spring has almost no wear...
• Re: The word accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 04:05:20 +0200
  Andrew Grebneff wrote: > It's just another abused word. > Another abused term is shock absorber (which are your springs, not the > hydraulic dampers). There...
• The Shock Absorber Topic....revisited (please don't slam)
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 14:29:37 EDT
  Dear Volks, As I draw near to the 10 July departure for Alaska....the issue of shock absorbers has been weighing heavily upon me...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:31:36 -0700
  "Actually any damper (the shock-absorbers are the SPRINGS, not hydraulic units) can be rebuilt by rebuilding specialists. Probably improved too, by using heavier...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:38:27 -0800
  Bilstein HD On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > What are my options for new...
• Re: Who manufactures Dark Red / Burgandy shock Absorbers?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:12:46 -0600
  That color looks like Koni shocks http://Www.koni.com jimt On 5/5/05 12:53 PM, "Cary Chiang" <ccc1@VOLNY.CZ> wrote...
• Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:32:43 -0500
  About a year ago I replaced the rear shocks on my 1982 Westy with a new set of BOGEs. I am not sure what...
• Re: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 21:41:37 -0500
  ...I have an '82 Transporter (camper). > The shock absorbers are all original. I am wondering what > comments people have on replacing them. I ask...
• Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:56:04 +0200
  ...Running an absorber fridge on 12V without a charge on the battery is not a good idea - that is why they added the cutout...
• Re: Very Technical Question on Shocks Question Answered
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:36:14 -0800
  ...I find no indication that any shocks today are using a variable diameter metering rod to control internal fluid flow in a shock absorber...
• The word accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:45:15 +1200
  ...Another abused term is shock absorber (which are your springs, not the hydraulic dampers). There are heaps of others! Andrew
• NAPA Load levelers coil-over springs for 2wd
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:53:18 -0700
  ...MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode= NS&PartNumber=58595&Description=Shock+Absorber+-+Sensa-Trac%2c+Load+Adjuster +-+Rear I was looking for this last...
• 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...
• Re: VW V6 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:45:25 -0600
  ...Audi has more conventional springs on struts/shock absorbers at rear like the old VW way. The VW Passat Syncro and Audi A4/6...
• Re: Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 14 May 2006 22:16:13 -0400
  Tires seem to have a bigger effect than shocks as far as crosswind stability and "the bus dance". If yours is bad, adjust your...
• Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 20:52:49 -0500
  ...actually ordering them to see. >> >I can't see how the absorber could raise the height of the vehicle without >also changing the springs...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 06:19:04 -0500
  ...Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD) What are my options for new shocks for my Westfalia? I see Koni and Bilstien are on the list...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:30:39 +0000
  ...same cupped steel washers for the upper bold of the > shock absorbers. I went to a junk yard, open the hood, look, found them...
• Who manufactures Dark Red / Burgandy shock Absorbers?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:53:28 +0200
  Hello Listees: The other day, I spotted a Vanagon with dark red / burgandy colored shocks front and rear. I'm familiar with most Vanagon...
• Re: Fan Club Forming NVC?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 20 May 2004 09:05:38 -0600
  ...Starters Tires Gas tanks Paint colors Flashing temperature light Shock absorbers Emissions testing Poptop repair Battery isolators To quote the line from the classic...
• Leveling shims. Success report and mistakes to avoid.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:32:44 -0800
  ...To install the shims I just removed the bottom bolt from the shock absorber and took out the spring. I put my leveling shims...
• Re: Shocking Dilemma...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:57:04 -0400
  Robert; Check out http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/Vehicle.htm#Suspension There is some thoughts on shock absorbers. It is in reference to syncros...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 07:38:10 -0500
  > I'll second that on the ALKOs. Love mine on my Westy. I'd have to say that the Alko's are the best...
• Rear axle articulation - syncro
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 00:20:40 +0100
  ...shock absorber, cvj. especially as theres an occasional 'bonking'noise formt the rear over rough ground or going downhill. Thanks, Clive '88 Syncro Transporter
• Re: Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 19:45:52 -0700
  Doug wrote: > <snip> > So do the KYB $30 shocks really suck? A complete set > of Old Man Emu's is tempting, but I'm...
• Re: Need Rear Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 25 May 2009 05:29:09 EDT
  ...From my _Vanagon New Parts_ (http://frankcondelli.com/sales.htm) webpage > Shock absorber, front, oil, AL-KO (Spain), 4528, 251 413 031J - $70.14...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 14:40:22 +0000
  hi list, there is another cheap great option: there is a guy on ebay selling bilsteins for vanagons for 209$ a set with buy...
• Re: ubject: Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:48:04 -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...
• Re: Squeaking - mystery joint
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 13:45:40 EDT
  ...The rubber is supposed to act as an absorber of the pulses due to power stroke in the engine, making for a smoother ride...
• group purchase opportunity for south african syncro/2wd vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:58:16 -0800
  ...grills * full-length lower grills * custom, rebuildable syncro gas monotube shock absorbers (fronts and rears) * stainless steel auxiliary fuel or water tanks (underbelly) to...
• M-Codes
  Historical mailing list - Lisa & Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 11:47:09 -0700
  ...M-032 Lockable Fuel Tank Cap M-060 Auxiliary Heater M-103 Stronger Coil Springs (Vanagon?) & HD adjustable Koni Shock absorbers M-121 Additional...
• Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 6 May 2006 15:28:59 -0400
  Hi all. Searched archives and found lots re: tires and cross winds. But..... Has anyone experienced that upgrading to better than stock or replacing...
• Looking for syncro 16" quality shock absobers or suspension kit (FWD)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 09:10:55 -0500
  ...If you know something about that, could you please tell me the manufacturer of reference models of high quality shock absorbers (or suspension kit...
• Re: The word accelerator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 18:04:09 -0500
  ...It's just another abused word. >Another abused term is shock absorber (which are your springs, not the >hydraulic dampers). There are heaps of...
• Re: Knocking sound
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:39:20 +0100
  Shock absorber bush? I've got an occasional knock, usually coming down the backside of a small hump or bump, but not always. Its...
• syncro front spring spacer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:11:58 -0700
  ...a little time making a tool to guide the front shock absorber threaded end back into place during shock re-install. http://shufti.wordpress...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 13:20:53 -0500
  On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > What are my options for new shocks for...
• Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 21:00:33 -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...
• Clutch chatter vs tranny's mount
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 20:58:34 +0000
  ...Is the tranny rubber absorber supposed to have '' side play'' in the steel mount?? How can I tell if my transmission mount is bad...
• When Shock Absorber Franchises Go Bad...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 16 May 2003 13:34:30 +1000
  Guys, Some of you might be interested in this since it's Friday... Ex-owner of a Pedders Suspension store in Western Australia who...
• Stolen Vanagon SF Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:52:20 -0400
  ...White shock absorbers. If you see it please call the police with reference to Oakland Police Report # 07-072936. Oakland Police phone is 510...
• Re: Rear Bumper Concerns
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:02:00 EST
  ...At least I will do severe damage to the person who hit me! >> too bad vw never designed shock absorbers in the bumpers of...
• 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...
• Re: NAPA Load levelers coil-over springs for 2wd
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:45:32 -0700
  ...MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode= > NS&PartNumber=58595&Description=Shock+Absorber+-+Sensa-Trac%2c+Load+Adjuster > +-+Rear > > I was looking for this last...
• Transporter Room Three.
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 21:45:08 GMT
  ...Has anyone experienced the continual wearing of the rubber bushing on the bottom of the front shock absorber on (bleccch) Eurovans? My Tranny has...
• Re: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 10:15:26 -0800
  George, If they're leaking, they're shot. KYBs come highly recommended. I use Monroes 'cause they're cheap. There was a 'never-ending...