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• Re: Rear Shocks, syncro vs 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:51:24 -0500
  I installed syncro rear shocks on my 2WD '84 Vanagon, and never had a single problem of any kind after years of use. He...
• Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:51:54 -0400
  Greetings all, In my continuing suspension rebuild, I want to include replacing old shocks with some little used Bilsteins I bought from a fellow...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 22:12:07 -0800
  ...And when they failed they become rigid so that it looks like good shocks when you try to deflect the vehicle but in actuality...
• Need Syncro Front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  16 May 1997 15:33:16 -0600
  ...Need Syncro Front shocks 5/16/97 2:59 PM Hi, the front A arm bushings on my '89 Syncro are, well they aren...
• Re: Front Shocks Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 18:29:31 -0400
  The only thing I could add is that there is a trick to getting the bottom of the shock and the hole in 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: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2019 05:30:48 +0000
  ...Tires done now on to shocks The Fox Shocks that GoWesty sells with their Lift Kit allow the Rear Suspension to Hang enough to...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:54:19 -0700
  ...OEM shocks > I suspect it has to do with the wear on the shock from the misbalance of > left right loading of the vehicle...
• Vanagon Shocks (KYB's)
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Fri, 10 May 1996 07:58:51 -0700 (PDT)
  Hello Everyone, I received my KYB shocks today. I had written a while back to say that I might have a source for KYB...
• syncro shock test
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:01:21 -0700
  Harix84 on the IG16 forum has posted some data on syncro shocks. Quite an extensive test of shocks, results in German but can be...
• Shocks..are these good ones?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 19:09:46 EDT
  hey now, after spending all morning looking for some shop that had shocks that would fit my van and not liking the prices they...
• Re: Air Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:19:52 -0400
  ...Have installed Gabriel HiJacker air shocks on a 2WD 84 Vanagon. These shocks (as you may know) allow adjustment of ride height by changing...
• Very Technical Question on Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:12:25 -0800
  ...Modern shock absorbers have variable damping rates depending on where they are in their travel. The variable rate is controlled by an internal metering...
• shock suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Adam
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:32:21 -0500
  I will be purchasing new shocks for my 87 Westy next month and need some advice. I'm looking for the smoothest ride possible...
• RE: more on shocks
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:27:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >the shocks i was looking at are gabrielle's. also, i was looking in haynes >about the procedure...do you really have to take...
• Re: need recommendations for new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Alan Ruffalo
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 08:05:51 -0700
  I just wet down to Pep Boys about 50,000 miles ago and purchased their monthly special shocks at about $12.95 each plus...
• Shocks: Regular or Heavy Duty
  Historical mailing list - David Brooks
  Fri, 24 May 1996 09:36:56 -0600
  I need to replace shocks on Ernie (78 Westy). I hear KYB is all the rage...anything special about them? Someone else told me...
• DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:45:18 -0500
  ...Yesterday I complete my front shock install, completing all four shocks on my 83. These, of course, were made with the stamped steel control...
• Re: Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:13:50 -0800
  ...dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > shocks only or shocks and springs? - 2WD or Syncro? > for 2WD I like Koni shocks all around.. > > https://www.vancafe...
• need info on air shocks
  Historical mailing list - SUSAN OBRIEN
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:25:06 -0700
  still looking for anyone running "air shocks" I checked with the local auto parts place, and they only list the air shocks for '86...
• shocks/ alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 03:47:36 GMT
  So our vanagons have shocks and not struts, which means that the shocks do not affect the alignment, while if they were struts they...
• UPDATE: Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 13:12:05 -0400
  ...My new shocks (Al-ko) are installed, and feel great. The hacksaw worked fine on the side where the nut was just twisting the...
• Re: Shocking seats!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 07:23:20 -0800
  ...Shocking seats!! > anyone else get shocked from static electricity everytime you get out of > your > drivers seat? Lose the polyester leisure suit. Tom S.
• Re: 88 Westie Front End Noise?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 11:58:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...I thought the front shocks were shot and finally got around to > replacing them. Unfortunately the noise has gotten worse with the new shocks...
• Re: Koni Red installation?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:48:26 -0600
  ...When you push the shock in to adjust it, is it clockwise to tighten > looking at the bottom of the shock while turning or...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:01:57 -0700
  ...On 7/28/07, alfred bagdan wrote: > > A few years ago, I replaced my original shocks with KYB shocks and > regretted > it ever since...
• Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:46:43 -0800
  ...Tighten the crap out of the lower shock bolt or it will squeak . Not all shock are gas pressured . Check the rubber if it...
• SYNCRO SHOCKS
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 18:45:31 -0800
  Any one interested in going in on a group purchase of custom shocks and possibly springs for the syncro please p-mail me. These...
• Shocks: KYB vs Bilstein
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:55:49 -0700
  ...What's your experience with KYB shocks for the Westy? And/or opinions on KYB vs Bilstein? I'm still running on the original...
• Re: Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jan 2019 08:50:53 -0700
  Just did some checking & it appears as though Gabriel is Giving Up on Us for Rear Shocks ~ The GU 69858 has been discontinued & they...
• Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 19:15:37 -0400
  Hi listers, If the cupping wear on my front passenger outer side is most likely a tired shock then the next question is what...
• shock absorber choice for westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 19:59:02 -0500
  I have been looking at installing KYB shocks for this Westy. What are your opinions about this brand or something common like "Monroe". I...
• Re: Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:26:54 -0700
  ...Bilstein shock tower nuts Greetings all, In my continuing suspension rebuild, I want to include replacing old shocks with some little used Bilsteins I...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 16:27:57 -0600
  I also have changed shocks on many many vehicles. The nut will twist for just about every shock newbie. There is a space at...
• Re: Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:38:53 -0400
  I carried the shock into my local hardware store that sell M10 x 1.0 and they didn't fit on the shock tower...
• Re: HEAVY Duty Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 08:01:36 -0400
  ...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: Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 4 Jan 2019 18:16:59 -0700
  On 4 Jan , 2019, at 12:47 PM, Dan N wrote: > shocks only or shocks and springs? - 2WD or Syncro? > for 2WD I like...
• shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:01:35 -0800
  I plan on purchasing new shocks for my 87 Westy next month, but I'm not sure what brand to get. I am looking...
• Re: rear shock replace
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:52:02 -0800
  If you raise the van you do not have to compress the shocks. Adjust the van height until the holes line up. Jeff Oxroad...
• Re: Question on replacing shocks on 87 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 23:14:25 -0400
  Hi Dave, Don't worry about spring tension on the front shocks. I have a full writeup on the front shock replacement at http...
• Re: KYB Shocks That Dont Fit
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:54:00 -0700
  There was nothing wrong with the KYB shocks from Bus Depot that went onto my '90 Westy last week. Problem is more likely on...
• Re: Shock Help!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 10:13:11 -0700
  KYB does not make a front shock for the Syncro. The only shock that is easily available here in the states is the OEM...
• Re: rear shock replace
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:31:20 EST
  ...If the shock are gas charged they will have to be compressed to install if the bus is not jacked up. ( I think they...
• Koni Rear Shock No's
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 22:20:39 +1000
  Andrew, The rear shock number for Koni's are K82-2101 The front shock numbers are K82-2100. Enjoy the Ride, Chris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christopher W...
• Alko shock - any member input?
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:59:48 -0700
  I've been reading the postings regarding Bilstein shocks vs. other brands with much interest, as it's that time for my Westy. Does...
• Re: rear shock bolt torque?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 22:44:47 -0700
  ...I was looking at the shock in the picture and it's not near the shock. Instead, it's listed by the lower shock...
• Koni Red installation?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:04:20 -0500
  The instructions are very vague that come with the Koni adjustable front shocks. When you push the shock in to adjust it, is it...
• 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: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:37:27 -0400
  This is a common problem with VW shock mounts. When installing shocks, always use anti-seize on the bolt where it sits in the...
• 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...
• SHOCKS FOR LOWERED BUS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 21:09:36 -0500
  ...HAS ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH A LOWERED BUS WHAT IS THE BEST FRONT SHOCK TO USE. CAN I USE A STOCK SHOCK IF...
• Re:shocks
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 22:23:15 EDT
  I cant really give you advice on good shocks but I can warn you away from some bad ones. There is a national chain...
• Re: How long have your shocks lasted?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 06:25:57 -0500
  My Transporter has 235K on the shocks with no abnormal tire wear or apparent harsh ride. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356...
• Re: front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:00:22 -0500
  ...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
• Re: pumping up new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 22:28:06 -0700
  >Anyway I took one of the Cofap shocks out of the box to inspect it and >moved the piston in and out to see...
• New shocks problem
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 01:01:58 -0700
  Hi I just had some new KYB shocks installed on my van.At the back it seems ok but the front wheels drive very...
• Air shocks
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 11:29:24 -0500
  ...Ok, so what is the difference between the syncro rear shock, and the 2WD, and is the 85 shock different, than the 86? I...
• Re: Knocking sound in curve at rear inside wheel?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 20:39:31 EST
  Have you recently replaced your shocks in the rear? Could be a loose shock bolt or a bad shock. Hope this helps, Ken Wilford...
• Replacing shocks on a 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 10:03:52 -0500
  How tough is it to replace all four shocks on a Vanagon? Any recommendations on replacement brands, I would like to use a medium...
• Re: Front Shocks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 11:06:02 -0500
  > > " I believe that Ron Salmon piped in with an > > inexpensive shock that he offered" > Were they Alco? Yes. The AlKo's aren't dirt...