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• 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: Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 May 2006 11:23:00 -0700
  ...Shocks and Wind Several years ago I replaced the worn shocks in my '85 Westy and there was a big improvement in driving/handling...
• WBX Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 10:24:25 +1100 (EST)
  ...wondering what experience you have with the life of the original shock absorbers? I've owned it from new so I don't have...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:16:31 -0800
  I have the ALKO shocks on both vans - they seem to be pretty comparable to stock. I've used COFAP shocks in the past...
• 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...
• Re: Bilsteins on Sale
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 10:43:51 -0700
  ...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: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:09:25 -0700
  ...Science of Washboarding > > >> At 03:48 PM 9/27/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >>> The shock absorbers must be doing a lot of in...
• Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:07:13 EDT
  ...i have a front bumper off a '78 caprice, with heavy duty shock absorbers in it, and i am going to see if i...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:25:52 -0700
  ...Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD) > > I just replaced my Bilstein Touring rear shocks w/ the HD's on my 2wd > westy after the shocks...
• 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
  ...com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode= NS&PartNumber=58595&Description=Shock+Absorber+-+Sensa-Trac%2c+Load+Adjuster +-+Rear I was looking for this...
• Re: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:51:17 -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: 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: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:27:37 -0700
  No flaming, but I'll add a bit of fat (or reason) to the fire - When I pulled the original shocks from the front...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 07:35:04 -0800
  ...the ground you can undo the 19mm bolt that retains the shock absorber. The swing arm will now allow the spring to almost fall...
• Re: Very Technical Question on Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:01:52 -0500
  ...Very Technical Question on Shocks > Given these conditions: > Modern shock absorbers have variable damping rates depending on > where they > are in their travel. > The...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 13:30:30 +1300
  ...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: 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
  ...the same cupped steel washers for the upper bold of the > shock absorbers. I went to a junk yard, open the hood, look, found...
• Re: spring donuts and 16" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 10:39:36 -0400
  ...And in fact, the shock absorber effectively limits the maximum angle that can be applied to the same amount as a vehicle without the...
• Shocks and Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:56:02 +0000
  ...While shock absorbers do not function to lift or support the vehicle, your Bilstein HD Gas shocks when new did provide some upward lift...
• Re: Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 11:20:37 -0400
  ...Dave 90 Westy At 07:45 PM 7/25/01 -0700, Bruce Grove wrote: >Doug wrote: > > ><snip> > > So do the KYB $30 shocks really...
• 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...
• Liquid wrench OD and that stupid shock absorber
  Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
  Wed, 28 Jun 95 00:47:45 EDT
  ...The problem is the bottom bolt holding on the rear right shock. I got the nut off, it was a 17mm, but the bolt...
• 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: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 18:12:10 -0800
  ...They very well may make other compatible shocks that are re-branded for other manufacturers, but those, of course are not in their catalog...
• 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
• CIP1 Vs H&R Springs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 12:39:01 -0800
  ...Will work with stock shock absorbers - as these are essentially the same springs offered as an option on the 1988 to 1991 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 22:46:54 -0700
  I just replaced my Bilstein Touring rear shocks w/ the HD's on my 2wd westy after the shocks both blew seals while negotiating...
• Re: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:12:08 -0500
  ...Included were four KY Jelly shocks for the old '85GL. My originals (which I kept to sell as NOS for $99.95 to List...
• Re: Shocks test
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:37:43 -0400
  ...It should only go up or down once before a properly-working shock absorber will stop the movements. Test each corner this way to...
• Syncro Heavy Duty Shocks And Springs
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 06 Aug 1997 11:46:16 -0400
  ...He says his heavy duty springs can fit even a factory original C suffix shock absorber, so everthing fits together in any combination, with...
• group purchase opportunity for south african syncro/2wd vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:58:16 -0800
  ...headlight grills * full-length lower grills * custom, rebuildable syncro gas monotube shock absorbers (fronts and rears) * stainless steel auxiliary fuel or water tanks (underbelly...
• Re: Bigger Wheels, Unsprung mass and Calculations
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 11:23:51 -0700
  ...The wheel's displacement will be greater, the > forces put into the chassis via the shock absorbers will be greater and the > shock absorbers...
• Re: shocks how to know if it really failed?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:15:12 -0400
  ...Main function of a shock absorber is to turn mechanical motion into heat, thus leaching energy from the oscillating system of wheel/suspension and...
• Shocks for '80 V6anagon
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 03 Jan 1996 10:32:00 -0800 (PST)
  Anyone have a favorite brand/model of shock absorber for a Vanagon? The ones on my '80 V6anagon look ancient, and it has sort...
• 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...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 13:38:41 -0800
  ...going to the Bilstein site do see these recommend B6 PERFORMANCE - SHOCK ABSORBER https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/product-search-detail/?ItemId=5627227506817883787...
• RE: Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Sun, 26 Jan 97 17:10:15
  ...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: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:25:43 -0800
  ...Actually any damper (the > shock-absorbers are the SPRINGS, not hydraulic > units) can be rebuilt by rebuilding > specialists. Probably improved too, by using > heavier...
• The Dreaded PO
  Historical mailing list - John_K_Hopp
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:55:20 -0600 (MDT)
  ...To disguise this crime (against a then-brand-new $30-35 shock absorber, mind you), the PO put two big washers on each side...
• Re: Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 7 May 2006 00:23:56 -0400
  Neil, Recently I upgraded all my shocks to the KYB Gas Adjustable from the old stock units, wow what a difference. In high winds...
• 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: Rear axle articulation - syncro
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:54:26 -0600
  ...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: Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:03:13 -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: How Do You Know If Your Springs Need To Be Replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:20:39 -0400
  ...Your description fits that of a gas charged shock which is not responsive over small bumps. Remeber that a Shock absorber is like a...
• Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:49:02 +1200
  >Dampers of course is much more correct than shock-absorber, as their true >function is velocity-damping, an engineering term. Shock absorbing is an...
• Special Year End Pricing at Fast Forward!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 21:43:48 -0800
  ...site! Just in time to buy those European Lights or Gas Shock Absorbers for that loved one at Christmas! :) David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn...
• Re: Time for some Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:49:14 -0400
  ...You need the allen wrench for holding the body of the shock absorber so it doesn't turn when you tighten the top nut...
• Re: Shocks Update
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 14:48:04 +1300
  ...These units are called "shock-absorbers" completely incorrectly. What they are in fact is dampers... they damp spring oscillations during & after road irregularities. The...
• Syncro Shocks, an update/lo
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 10:03:43 -0600
  ...He says his heavy duty springs can fit even a factory original C suffix shock absorber, so everthing fits together in any combination, with...
• Re: Westy Wind problems
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 17:14:10 -0800
  ...there any relatively = >inexpensive fixes? Cam, Sounds to me like your shock absorbers need to to be replaced. Any flat sided van is susceptable...
• Re: Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sat, 6 May 2006 21:26:34 -0400
  We changed my shocks about a year ago and what a difference it made, even with passenger tires (please no flaming, I bought them...
• Re: Why VW's + T&A?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 23:56:38 -0700
  > Driving to work one morning, I got behind a black Toyota Forerunner >with big lift, big tires, many extra shock absorbers. License plate >surround...
• Re: Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 11 May 2006 15:23:13 -0400
  ...Shocks and Wind > Several years ago I replaced the worn shocks in my > '85 Westy and there was a > big improvement in driving/handling...
• Storing Vanagon for winter in Quebec
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 08:31:39 -0400
  ...lift the van? if yes, should I lift it to compress shock absorber or not? -Should I put more or less air in the...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 18:31:17 -0800
  In my experience on two different cars the KYB Gas-A-Just shocks were way too hard on jounce and too soft on rebound...