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• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:52:11 -0400
  ...This number should be on the end of the box and usually stamped into the shock as well (along with a manufacturing code). If...
• Re: changing rear shocks
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 9 May 2002 15:38:28 -0500
  >need to replace my rear shocks after blowing one out >in baja. was wondering how much of a pita this might >be, looks fairly...
• Rear Shocks, syncro vs 2wd
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:28:43 -0500
  A member of our Pittsburgh Vanagon club needs new rear shocks. He knows he has some kind of lift springs and believes now that...
• Re: Shocks- while we are at it....
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 28 May 2014 11:26:07 -0400
  > Which shocks do you suggest for a 1984 Vanagon Westfalia > I like my Koni's The stock Boges are a good middle-of-the...
• Re; How to lower a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 12:53:38 -0800
  ...I have KYB shocks front and rear. To keep the front from bottoming out I made some shock extenders. Basically they allow the shock...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:30:42 -0800
  ...Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd > > Unnecessary FUD. > > It is simple to check the amount of suspension extension with syncro shocks > on 2wd van and...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:46:37 -0600
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The shock is the power suspension stop. The Syncro shocks are longer. This > increased travel means that when...
• Info on Bad Rear Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:21:35 -0500
  ...I've rebuilt the two rear brakes on my '87 GL and decided to check out the shocks and rear axles while I'm...
• Gabriel Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 16:42:24 EDT
  I just installed a set of gabriel shocks on my '88. They fit right, ride well. However, I think the front of the van...
• Re: shocks how to know if it really failed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:23:10 -0400
  Only gas charged shocks will re-extend on their own. If they depress and can be extended with the movement being damped smoothly they...
• Re: Re; How to lower a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 15:00:15 -0800
  ...I have > KYB shocks front and rear. To keep the front > from bottoming out I made some shock extenders. > Basically they allow the shock...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:16:03 -0800
  ...The syncro rear shock has about 30mm more extension than the stock shock. Both types have close to the same compressed length. If the...
• Shocking Dilemma! (Vanagon Shock Content)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:45:50 EDT
  ...1st- I have a '91 Carat Vanagon that needs new shocks all the way around 2nd- I have a new set of front Bilstein...
• Re: alko shock report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:09:30 -0700
  ...take old shocks off, put new ones on :) I did think to myself that i would be happy if the new shocks lasted half...
• RE: Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 02 May 1996 11:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Just replaced the original shocks with a Monroe product called the >"Trailbuster Gas LT" I am finding them to be more of a "buttbuster...
• Really stupid shock question
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:47:26 -0600
  Just ordered a set of OME shocks for the syncro. My stupid question is: do the shocks come with decals? It is not important...
• RE: Shocks..are these good ones?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 07:59:00 -0400 (EDT)
  Jon, I've had problems locating shocks for my syncro. Was going to mail order KYB's and BOGE for my van ($44 and...
• Re: report on Monroe shocks for Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:07 -0400
  ...The front shocks for a >syncro seem to be the hard ones to find and the monroes may match >(hopefully). Shocks you received are...
• Bilsteins on Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 20:36:57 -0700
  Just in case anyone needs new shocks, I have brand new Bilstein shocks on sale right now: Bilstein Heavy Duty Front Shocks (B46-0820...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:43:18 -0800
  ...Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd > > The original question involved a 2 wd van that had been lifted. The syncro > rear shock has about 30mm...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 May 2020 17:59:26 -0700
  ...I guess they might effectively lengthen the shock but maybe it was simply a means of adapting a shock that was built for several...
• Re: Shocks opinion... please.
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 14:36:26 -0600
  ...I went for the extra HD Bilstein shocks and they are definitely stiffer. jon On 9/6/2016 1:43 PM, Dan N wrote...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 22:42:05 -0500
  ...John On Mon, 2016-03-07 at 16:33 -0500, Eric Caron wrote: > Hi John, > > � � � � � � � � I changed my front shocks and was advised to...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:30:01 -0500
  ...Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The shock is the power suspension stop. The Syncro shocks are longer. > This...
• Re: Shock Advice Sought
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:23:54 -0400
  ...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: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:29:30 -0800
  I've had good luck with Bilstein, Koni and Boge shocks. But Bilsteins are my personal favorite, I raced unlimited buggies (Baja 500 & 1000...
• Re: 87 westy: handling improvement suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 11:14:01 -0700
  ...Shocks I've replaced shocks on two Vanagons with the cheapest, the KYB's. Made a BIG difference with the '85, weren't really...
• Re: Wanted: Syncro for OME Shock test run.
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:42:10 -0800
  ...Syncro for OME Shock test run. >I have an opportunity to start selling Old Man Emu Shocks for the Syncro >Vanagon (Rear shocks would...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 01 Sep 94 13:51:43 CDT
  On Thu, 1 Sep 94 13:30:06 CDT Eric Lowe 356-7589 said: > The last time I replaced the shocks I went to...
• Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jon Walton
  Thu, 02 May 1996 10:58:08 -0700
  ...For those of you in the NW states, Les Schwab is offering these at $27/shock, or $35/shock installed, Lifetime Warranty. For those...
• Shock Advice
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:00:54 -0700
  The bushings are the rubber pieces on top of the front shock stem. The cups are the dished washers that squeeze the bushing and...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
  Well I finally finished replacing the front shocks on my '86 Syncro. Not the easiest in the world, but doable. Bentley describes the process...
• Bilstein Shocks for $69
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 17:01:39 -0400
  Ed Berroth suggested a call to Mark Anderson at ASI in San Diego regarding the shocks for $50 deal. I called Mark and he...
• Re: front shock spacer sleeve
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:48:41 -0700
  FWIW, I replaced my Boge shocks with Bilstien HD on all 4 wheels. Seems to handle better, especially in cross winds. My Boge shocks...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 12:55:01 -0500
  Thank you, Eric (and thank you to Dennis, also) for explaining what I (and shop that put the new shocks) had missed. John On...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
  ...To get additional room to swing shock out and remove, I removed lower shock bolt, and allowed the shock to drop (may have to...
• Re: What is a Bilstein #46-830 shock for?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 19 May 2001 09:25:57 -0400
  > I believe these are Vanagon rear shocks but will they fit a Syncro? No. Bilstein doesn't offer a Syncro shock. - Ron Salmon The...
• Re: suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:37:15 -0600
  i replaced my rear shocks last weekend. it is very easy. the toughest part is to remove the bolts, which isn't a problem...
• Re: Shocks??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:53:39 EST
  I had the KYB's and they caused the van to be harsher over bumps due to the pressurized gas shocks. I switched to...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 06:18:56 -0500
  ...I purchased them from van cafe, where I also purchased my shocks. I ordered by phone. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto > On Mar 7...
• pumping up new shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:33:12 -0700
  I learned something new about shocks today and thought I'd pass it along to the lists. Got a set of new shocks for...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:27:39 -0600
  I suspect it has to do with the wear on the shock from the misbalance of left right loading of the vehicle. Note that...
• Re: Shocking Dilemma! (Vanagon Shock Content)
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:04:14 -0700
  ...Are there adverse affects of having Bilsteins on the front > and KYBs on the rear? (I can't think of any). > What shock would...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 May 2020 17:02:37 -0700
  ...I recall reading, some years ago, of Syncro owners on this list comparing shock heat after wash board road. And as you mention, it...
• shocks how to know if it really failed?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:07:14 -0400
  So, I now have a set of 4 old shocks. Is there a way to know if they really failed? I notice that the...
• Re: HEAVY Duty Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 16:43:18 -0700
  ...HEAVY Duty Shocks > Date: Tuesday, August 26, 1997 1:20 PM > > I've watched and waited but lately, no one has brought up shocks...
• Re: Alko shocks - feedback?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 09:26:31 -0400
  On 4/18/05, Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@hotmail.com> wrote: > Has anyone been using Alko shocks for awhile now? Hi Jeff, I've had...
• shocks/spriings
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 22:09:45 -0800
  who in the us is selling old man emu shocks for the syncro? i saw on fastforward the old man emu/rancho rs9000x combo...
• syncro front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 18:51:20 -0700
  I recently replaced the rear shocks on my 87 syncro Westfalia. The old, original ones were just about shot, I could easily move the...
• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:04:00 -0700
  That's a darn good selection Ron - if you had the Bilstein HD you'd have them all! :) I still have the ALKO shocks...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:16:45 EDT
  In a message dated 98-06-22 02:53:10 EDT, Steve writes: > Adding to the length of the shock will raise the vehicle...
• Damping ring and washer for front shocks: Where Can I Get Them?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 17:25:23 -0400
  Hi, I got the Al-ko shocks that the bus depot carries. Trouble is, when changing them, I need to replace the washer and...
• Test Report on non HD Bilstein shocks on a westy coming up
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 16:36:46 -0700
  Okay, I took all the free advice on shocks, put it in the blender, & made the executive decision to go w/ the wimpy grade...
• SYNCRO shock specs?????
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 10:06:00 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anybody have shock specs for SYNCRO vans? Extended length, compressed length, travel. Monroe has a w3 page at www.monroe.com, and eventhough...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:24:26 -0700
  Don't grind the shocks. If the outside is incorrect then maybe the inside is incorrect. If you find the shocks you have are...
• Re: alko shock report
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 08:32:23 -0400
  ...The old shocks > came off very easily, the nuts and bolts in very good (surprising) > condition. The old shocks were Sachs original equipment and...
• Re: EV SHocks (was NO SUBJECT)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 18:00:56 -0500 (EST)
  When my shocks go, I'm planning on replacing them with Bilstein shocks. I believe theat Bilstein North America has an 800 number...but...
• Re: Redline Heavy Shock Proof Gear Oil? - Daryl ? try again ...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:00:47 -0800
  Well, I have a mix of Shock Proof and MT-90 - - somehow, reading the Bentley I had the idea that I only needed 3...
• Re: Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:11:11 -0700
  The common size locknut for the top of the front shocks is M10 x 1 and these should be simple to get. My local...
• Re: Shocks recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 23:41:44 -0400
  I have to say the Bilstiens are one of my favorite shocks for the 2WDs. They work especially well with 16 or 17 inch...