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• Re: Question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:07:29 -0700
  ...BenT Mod On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 4:51 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > How did 18 "Shock Advice Sought" emails...
• Re: radius/strut removal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:50:41 -0400
  If you back the rare nut to the end of thread there is enough room to unscrew the rod from the control arm. Due...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:38:38 -0600
  ...he also restores older cars and builds street rods. >>>>>> I have my new shocks here and he is offering to install them with me...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 07:01:03 -0400
  ...he also restores older cars and builds street rods. >>>>> I have my new shocks here and he is offering to install them with me...
• it's Curtains for us all!!! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Mar 96 15:55:56 CST
  ...i didn't have to hit a lick on any sewing machines) curtains and the curtain rods and instructions. a very small amount of...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:55:22 -0400
  ...he also restores older cars and builds street rods. >>> I have my new shocks here and he is offering to install them with me...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 18:32:45 -1000
  ...he also restores older cars and builds street rods. >>> I have my new shocks here and he is offering to install them with me...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:36:09 -0400
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >> Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Other Engine Swaps >> Date: Sun, 10...
• Re: [Syncro] Medium length travelogue, and misc.
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 30 May 2002 12:43:59 EDT
  ...with 234,000 miles I would check and replace the strut rod bushings and all other bushings and ball joints. It is incredible how...
• Re: batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Wed, 28 May 2008 12:46:44 -0400
  ...Look at the battery/ super capacitor that EEESTOR is putting out at their web site. > Holy Llightening Rod! 250 miles on a 6 minute...
• Re: starter repair problem (bushing)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:43:15 -0400
  ...You need to get all the air out behind the rod or you won't get a solid shock on the bushing. 2. This...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:56:55 -0500
  ...Upper and lower Ball Joints Front Shocks Stabilizer Link bushings Radius Arm Bushings Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends Stabilizer Bar washer plate Radius...
• Re: Glove compartment
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:38:03 -0700
  Rodney, The earlier vans had rubber shock cords, the ends of which fit into a keyhole slot at the top outer edges of the...
• Re: Pickle fork size needed?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:44:31 -0700
  ...You may find that 2 Pittman pullers will serve for the upper ball joint and tie rods (future use). Here's a post from...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:31:14 -0400
  ...he also restores older cars and builds street rods. >>>>>> I have my new shocks here and he is offering to install them with me...
• Re: KYB vs. Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:08:23 -0700
  ...And keep your old shocks so you'll have something to use if you ever send your bilsteins in for free replacement. (They're...
• Re: 60,000 volt coil?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 18:03:54 -0700
  ...McKinley wrote: > > Feel like something *shocking* tonight? What if I use the Pertronix Ignitor > (instead of points) and a 60,000 volt coil? Will...
• Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:40:07 -0400
  ...I replaced the radius rod bushings, along with springs, shocks, and every last piece of rubber in the front & rear suspension. I'll check...
• Eurovan CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 10:49:00 -0500
  ...Unbolt the tie rod end, stab bar link, shock, lower & upper ball joint. 6. Remove the big bolt and then remove the bearing housing...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:01:56 -0400
  ...he also restores older cars and builds street rods. >>>>>>> I have my new shocks here and he is offering to install them with me...
• Upper Bushings squeak
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 00:14:51 EDT
  ...Thus far I have only been able find anti-sway bar bushes, end link bushes, shock tower bushes, tie rod and ball joint boots...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 May 2013 17:19:18 -0400
  ...Remove the nut on the radius rod and the front steering knuckle. Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower shock bolt...
• FW: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:23:32 -0700
  ...ball |joints ||and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the |tie ||rod ends looked a bit worn. || ||Last...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:04:16 -0500
  ...The old girl has about 170,000 miles on her now John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jake de Villiers wrote: > Same here. > > When I...
• Re: got to use my fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 23:23:16 -0400
  Yep, as stated the poor guy was in shock and a benevolent soul would wait for a recovery and then a possible offer. But...
• Re: batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 2008 10:42:39 -0700
  ...Holy Llightening Rod! 250 miles on a 6 minute charge. 80 mph!!!!!!! Lighter than lead batteries. Smaller too. Thousands of charges compared to 600...
• Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:13:38 -0400
  ...As part of spring replacement consider also replacing the front radius rod (strut rod to the chassis) mounts and sleeve. They are shot. You...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:59:31 -0500
  ...Upper and lower Ball Joints > Front Shocks > Stabilizer Link bushings > Radius Arm Bushings > Tie Rods and Tie Rod ends > Stabilizer Bar washer plate > Radius...
• Re: batteries
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 28 May 2008 19:39:15 -0500
  ...Don't get >> shocked. >> It's here. >
• Re: Which came first, the alignment or the new tires?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:11:45 -0500
  ...springs and shocks are new within the last two years or so. I'm not sure about the ball joints, tie rods, etc. As...
• Re: Front end ?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 11 May 2007 22:26:00 -0700
  Assuming you are running at least Load Range C tires and at the right pressure, what condition are the shocks in? And how good...
• Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:07:58 -0500
  ...well. > > > > John Rodgers > > 88 GL Driver x2 > > > > Raceingcajun wrote: > > > > >How about the rear axle from an Audi 5000 T. Coil over shocks, > sway bar...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:38:47 -0800
  ...if you didn't quite follow that from Dennis about those large rubber donut things on the strut rods ... that is an area that...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 12:28:18 -0700
  ...I was able to buy all the parts and tools (rings, ring compressor, hone, rod bearings, head gasket, timing belt etc.) in La Paz...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:25:31 -0700
  ...While I was at it I replaced all the shocks. The parts are dirt cheap and its more grunt work than anything else. Add...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14:50 -0500
  ...Remove the nut on the radius rod and the front > steering knuckle. Jack up on the lower control arm. Remove the lower > shock bolt...
• Re: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 11:39:22 -0800
  ...ball > joints > and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the > tie > rod ends looked a bit worn. > > Last...
• Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:46 -0400
  ...There are a few tricks that will help. > > As part of spring replacement consider also replacing the front radius rod (strut rod to the...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 18:12:05 -0400
  My guess is that the push rod was bent during engine installation-start up or shortly there after, possibly by a valve sticking in...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:19:12 +0000
  ...have longer shocks and by then the front geometry is > getting out of whack, especially the angle of the radius rods. At that much...
• Re: Raising a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:40:31 -0500
  ...I also used the Bilstien shocks. These have become favorite for me on the 2wd. You need to avoid the urge to go too...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 22:16:13 -0800
  ...Brute force wins again! Troy > hi. > I specialize in removing tie rod ends ...... > that tapered thing. > 'the way' is to give the end of...
• Re: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 10:14:34 -0800
  ...ball joints >and put on new shocks all around. The lower ball joints looked ok, the tie >rod ends looked a bit worn. > >Last...
• Re: rear hatch shocks
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 17:32:50 -0700
  ...A length of 3/4" OD pvc can be cut to fit and placed over the small rod end of the strut. Raising the...
• Re: Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:30:10 -0700
  ...My '84 GL had yellow, and rode lower, by a bit. Newer models ride lower (my '88GL was considerably lower). I don't know...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:50:39 -0800
  ...An often overlooked part is the > front strut (radius) rod mounts. These wear in the center and when really > worn can damage the chassis...
• Re: Banging noise from left (?) rear wheel-help needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 14:34:04 -0500
  ...On my "88GL a loose shock mount bolt resulted in a banging noise in the rear as well. John Rodgers '88 GL driver "W...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:56:34 -0700
  ...The old girl has about 170,000 miles on her now > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Jake de Villiers wrote: > > Same here. > > > > When I...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:19:56 -0800
  ...ball joints , tie rod ends, and wheel bearings ... and usually the only thing that gets ruined on them are where the bearing races fit...
• Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Ed Lloyd
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 17:40:27 -0400
  ...I traced it to a push rod tube, and ordered a collapsible replacement tube from Bus Depot, along with the seals. This weekend I...
• Re: right front clunk noise
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:56:48 -0500
  ...Might also find loose bits elsewhere- radius rod bushing, etc. We are leaving for the South tonight. Should be in Mississippi after lunch Sat...
• Re: Cardiac Event
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:23:42 -0500
  ...I was shocked to get home tonight and find this! Glad you are well. I know it was a scare. Take Joy's advice...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:59:42 -0700
  ...This has longer rods which minimizes side-to side rod movement. Tiico is now selling it's kit with German made brackets, I'm...
• Re: got to use my fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 23:12:55 -0400
  ...got to use my fire extinguisher > > > Driving into work tonight I saw a hot rod (one of those little jobs, open > chromed engine, teeny...
• Re: Power steering rack - how to tell when it is bad?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:33:26 -0400
  ...But, I’ll toss in, how are your shocks?And, are springs good all around? Eric Caron > On Jul 18, 2023, at 9:11...
• The Saga Continues --Dysfunctional Mike Miller moves on---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 15:02:42 -0500
  ...L/H shock-- Nothing wrong with it--it's as new--- He has all new control arm bushings, new tie rod ends, and new...
• Re: No unsubscribe info on any emails
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 22:22:26 -0600
  Very cool, Mon! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver 88 Volksiebus Driver Carrington, Tom wrote: >Hi everybody, > >As your ever-friendly (and present) list admin...
• Re: Noisy suspension: seeking advice
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 18:51:56 -0500
  ...like the noises my shocks were making. I replaced them - including the spring pads - and the noise disappeared. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88...
• Re: bus depot hatch springs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 10:16:05 -0700
  ...There are 2 ways these can be made, with the thick shock end attached to the hatch door or with the thin rod end...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 23:17:38 -0600
  ...Number 1 is shock absorbers, ball joints (or alignment), improper air pressure and balance. Of course bad wheel bearings will cause/contribute to cupping...