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• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:49:13 -0400
  Jay why heavy duty do you need a hasrh ride ask Ken at Vanagain about what to do for shocks he has the low...
• Re: HEAVY Duty Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:18:00 UT
  ...Tom <snip> I'm interested in the Readers experience on specific shocks. I would like some very HD, non air shocks. I am open...
• Monroe Syncro shocks Was: front struts
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 20:54:29 +0200
  Steve wrote: > Can you get us a part number? Steve, the Monroe part numbers for the Syncro shocks are V2401 front @ $130 and V2505...
• KYB shocks suck
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 01:07:50 -0700
  Hi folks, Recently I had 4 KYB shocks installed on my van and I really don't like them. They're noisy on bumpy...
• Re: alko shock report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:47:01 -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: H & R springs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 5 May 2001 15:41:56 -0700
  ...I have H&R springs with KYB shocks and the front is always bottoming out. There was a list member who made lower shock...
• Installing front syncro shocks-HOW TO??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 16:36:09 -0800
  ...It mentions that after you remove the nut at the top and the bolt at the bottom of the shock, the shock will fall...
• Re: alko shock report
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 14:00:38 +0000
  ...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: saggy westfalia butt
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 20:30:33 -0600
  ...I was wondering if replacing the shocks might > help a bit? I didn't want to go the expense of new springs (if I...
• 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: Shocks..are these good ones?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:40:04 -0700
  ...I've used the Boge struts and shocks on several cars and I've liked them. They also have a reputaion for longevity. But...
• Re: KYB Noises
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 5 May 2003 09:28:15 -0700
  >On 5 May 2003 at 9:43, Jay L Snyder wrote: > > I just installed 4 KYB shocks from Bus Depot and getting a clunking...
• info on air shocks?
  Historical mailing list - SUSAN OBRIEN
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 17:15:30 -0700
  hi list, saw an ad today from the local parts place for air shocks, these were Gabriel " high jacker" shocks. I was wondering if...
• Re: Installing new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:49:52 -0400
  ...Any words of advice on replacing the rear and front > shocks? The Haynes has the front shocks as a "three wrencher" in terms of...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:56:35 -0800
  Eric a number of years ago I ordered a set of G W " Revalved" Bilstein shocks for the 87 Westfalia . I like them and...
• Re: KYB shocks
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 17:33:50 -0800
  ...When they fail they become rigid, hence no shocks and incredibly bad handling. Mike > From: Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM> > Reply-To: JKrevnov@AOL...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:44:09 -0800
  Yup, I would have cut a stock pair of shocks and added adjustable perch as you mentioned some years ago if I coudl have...
• My New Shocks - energy efficient
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:21:52 -0500
  Just had new Genshock shocks installed. New technology. All four shocks are wired to a voltage regulator feeding into the main battery and two...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:04:47 +0000
  ...so the shock doesn't have tension on it .......... but pretty straight forward as shock changing jobs go. The rears are very easy, and...
• Re: Replacing front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:43:28 -0800
  ...Put the top nut on a few turns to hold the shock, then center the bottom shock bushing and install the bolt. Tighten all...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 May 2020 02:09:44 +0000
  ...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: suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:51:44 -0600
  ...suspension newbie - shock dismounted >Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:37:15 -0600 > >i replaced my rear shocks last weekend. it is very easy...
• Re: Air shocks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:16:04 -0700
  ...Air shocks > The thread on sagging rear ends inspired me this morning to investigate > what is available from Gabriel for the Vanagon. > They list...
• Re: suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:01:12 -0500
  Hi Mike, Early last summer I parted out an 87 passenger van, and at some point after I pulled the shocks I needed to...
• Shock ID and ride questions.
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:12:36 -0800
  Finally got under the front of the buckboard today- all bump absorbtion is being done by the tires0 shocks and springs are not moving...
• Gabriel shocks-report
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 08:35:29 -0500 (EST)
  Folks, Though I would just throw in my $0.02 about Gabriel shocks I installed in September. They give a decent ride, but they...
• Update on My Shocking choice...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:46:33 EST
  When I bought my van a few years back, it needed shocks. So I bought some KYB shocks to save a few bucks... Since...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:46:38 -0800
  ...There was a thread here within the past month on alternative shocks.� I recommended NAPA's gas shocks and I believe that Ron Salmon...
• Re: Yokohama tires/ KYB shocks
  Historical mailing list - Melissa E. Mourkas
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 20:20:15 -0400
  >Will probably have new KYB shocks > installed as well. I installed KYB shocks in April, 99 on my 81 Westy. Installed by a mechanic...
• Syncro: OEM Boge vs KYB shocks again
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:31:23 -0700
  I have some more first hand data on the merits of KYB and Boge shocks on a syncro, specifically a syncro Westfalia. At the...
• Air Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:58:39 -0700
  ...Have installed Gabriel HiJacker air shocks on a 2WD 84 Vanagon. These shocks (as you may know) allow adjustment of ride height by changing...
• 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...
• Re: twanging/creaking noise in front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:15:58 -0500
  Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Try tightening the upper and lower shock bolts,to the point of being > "Extra" tight. My85 had this...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:16:38 -0800
  ...General Grabber) combined with the age of the shocks - the OME shocks is older than he HD Bilstein. >> >> dan >
• front shock removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Dix
  Mon, 3 May 1999 15:38:56 -0800
  ...I have ordered a set of KYB's from Ron to replace the (very old) existing shocks on my van. The rear shocks are...
• Re: Bay Window Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 May 1996 08:05:34
  ...that I've tried lots of shocks to compare them to, but when I replaced my stock shocks with KYB's on my '77...
• ride harshness
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 14:05:47 +0000
  ...I'm looking for shock and tire recommendations. Do Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks fit? anyone have them? Paul
• Re: Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:34:30 -0700
  ...I tried to fix the handling issues by putting on stiffer shocks. Having stiff shocks and soft tires made matters noticeably worse. Karl Wolz...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wasbrikoff
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:57:02 -0500
  Any specific reason why? KYB'a are not inherantly bad shocks. They're 1/4 the price of Bilsteins ... They work on my Westy...
• Re: Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:24:21 -0400
  Hi Stuart and others, I’m still planning to do the front shocks, but decided to do the back ones first. and, that went...
• Gabriel HighJacker shocks for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:30:52 EDT
  I helped my friend install a set of these Gabriel High Jacker shocks on his F*rd Ranger pickup today. The way they mount...
• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:09:58 -0700
  HD Bilstein shocks don't provide a harsh ride. Not pillowey either - subtle, damped when you needed them to be, But never harsh. Cheapo...
• Re: shock suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 19:01:21 -0800
  ...Those are the only two shocks I would put on the Vanagon. >From: Adam <tikiman@NETHERE.COM> > >I will be purchasing new shocks for...
• Re: Shocks for '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 14:20:06 -0800
  >Anyone know of a cheap shock for the front end of a '71???? >(preferably from sears since they owe me some cash). I don...
• Re: kyb shocks too rough
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 01:02:00 -0600
  Try using the stock Boge shocks in the fornt and the KYB gas shocks in the rear. I really don't like the KYB...
• Question on replacing shocks on 87 2WD
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 21:21:53 -0700
  I finally got around to getting a new set of shocks for my 87 GL (Non-syncro), I decided to go with a set...
• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:11:37 -0400
  Konis are adjustable, which is useful on a Westy, since you need them stiffer to start. (No one makes Westy/non-Westy specific shocks...
• Re: Suggestions for lights and shocks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:33:14 -0600
  ...It now seems that new > Sachs shocks installed 1.5 years and not too many miles ago, may be > worn out. So, my shock...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:34:31 -0500
  ...General Grabber) combined with the age of the shocks - the OME shocks is older than he HD Bilstein. >>> >>> dan >>
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 16 May 2020 14:42:42 -0700
  Back to shocks and springs....I thought I'd make a quick measurement to see where things were riding on my Syncro Westy - looks...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:08:28 -0700
  ...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: KYB shocks
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 19:40:57 -0600
  ...After installing the front shocks I was getting a thump/rattle noise from the front shocks. It turned out to be that the top...
• Re: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 06:10:30 -0700
  ...Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze > Ive been trying to remove lower "LONG THROUGH BOLT" > that secures the front shock to the...
• SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 15 May 2013 04:44:05 -0700
  ...Fronts will be OME shocks. I seem to recall people mentioning that these shocks tended to top out in certain situations. I can't...
• Re: Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:56:44 -0800
  ...Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers About a year ago I replaced the rear shocks on my 1982 Westy with a new set of BOGEs...
• Question on shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 16:22:30 -0600
  ...Is this normal for a westy weekender, or is an indication that the rear shocks need to be beefed up? If so, is shock...
• changing shocks
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 19:43:37 -0700
  I will be changing the shocks on my '81 westie tomorrow. Any tips or advice? I am spraying all the bolts and nuts with...
• a shocking question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 21:29:24 -0400
  I recently replaced the shocks in my '85 Westy. There is now a rattle from the front shocks when I go over bumps. When...
• KYB gas shocks - opinions please?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:37:54 +0100
  ...I expected German Boge or Bilstein shocks. I am not familiar with KYB gas shocks and wondered if any of you guys in the...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd-Feeling defensive here!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:01:09 -0500
  Folks, I am not saying that all modifications are a No-No! The original question was about using Syncro rear shocks in place of...