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• Re: Shocks test
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:03:55 -0400
  It is easy to test shocks if you have a laser temp gauge take the van for a 5 min drive point it at...
• Re: Syncro OME shocks-group purchase with springs??
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 19:08:42 -0800
  ...Most of this cost is probably for the front shocks since the springs must be removed in order to install the shocks. So it...
• Re: Koni or Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 08:45:16 -0500
  ...All shocks will have a tendancy to gradually become more compliant over time. While with other shocks, you must either live with this or...
• Shock success
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 2 Apr 2025 15:15:05 -0400
  Hi folks, I just changed the rear shocks on my 84. My local mechanic said my old ones were failing. He was correct. They...
• Re: Bilstien install question
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 8 May 2008 14:25:20 -0500
  I had the same issue with the Bilstein Touring shocks. I measured the shafts, and near as I could tell, it's a spacer...
• Re: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 17:43:37 -0500
  Phil, I got my KYB shocks from Ken at VANAGAIN.COM for my '85 Westy. They fit perfectly with no modifications. You may have...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:26:02 -0700
  ...so the shock doesn't have tension on it .......... but pretty straight forward as shock changing jobs go. The rears are very easy, and...
• Redline Heavy Shock Proof Gear Oil ? - Daryl ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:52:15 -0700
  ...and notice Redline Shock Proof Gear oil... on the bottle in the store it said 'for racing applications'... on this site for 'Heavy Shock...
• Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 21:20:02 -0400
  At this time a lot of peoples talk about the best shock to put on a Vanagon. I also get questions regarding front shocks...
• Shock absorber rubber spring/dust shield
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:55:13 +1000
  I am just replacing the shocks in my '82 Vanagon. I find the dust cover/rubber spring covering one of the front shocks is...
• Re: Koni Shock adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:03:39 -0800
  ...Koni Shock adjustment? > > > Hi Volks, >> >> Back before the holidays I bought a pair of Koni adjustable front shocks >> from BusDepot and had them installed...
• Re: Shocking Thread
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 10 May 2004 19:28:44 -0400
  > Kinda idly curious what folks with 2wd's are using for > shocks, and what they think of 'em. I've used the Gasajust > GRT...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 06:19:04 -0500
  ...Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD) What are my options for new shocks for my Westfalia? I see Koni and Bilstien are on the list...
• OME syncro shocks
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:52:10 +0000
  Hi Im looking at buying some heavy duty old man emu shocks from Australia. They sell Nitro shocks for the rear and the front...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:01:30 -0600
  Wow! If both had melted tops then you were really exercising them! That's probably not he shocks fault. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits...
• New shocks..me like
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:33:56 -0800
  ...I recently got some Gabriel front shocks from Bus Depot. Inexpensive. Just $22.95 each, plus the shipping. Man! What a difference in how...
• Re: Shocks- while we are at it....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 28 May 2014 12:20:02 -0400
  ...BZ On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 11:26 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>wrote: > > Which shocks do you suggest for a...
• Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 15:12:27 -0700
  Ive been trying to remove lower "LONG THROUGH BOLT" that secures the front shock to the track control arm. I got the nut off...
• Who manufactures Dark Red / Burgandy shock Absorbers?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:53:28 +0200
  ...The other day, I spotted a Vanagon with dark red / burgandy colored shocks front and rear. I'm familiar with most Vanagon shock colors...
• Bilstien install question
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 8 May 2008 08:20:40 -0700
  ...I just finished installing some Bilstein HD shocks all the way around and have a quick question regrading the fronts. On the front shocks...
• bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:59:30 +0000
  ...I replaced my old shocks with bilsteens HD from ebay as my old shocks were bottoming out, as I drove my large father as...
• Re: WBX Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 17:03:27 -0800
  ...The shocks are the originals. I haven't seen or felt any reason to replace them yet. My test: If one bounces the van...
• [Fwd: Syncro Shock List Purchase Status]
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:35:43 -0800
  Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses of old syncro front shocks...or at least loan them to us for about 4...
• dealing with rust on the rear shock tower..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Mon, 31 May 2004 20:46:02 -0400
  Hey all, i am getting rust in the engine bay where the rear shock absorber mounts are. Was there suppose to be a small...
• Re: Bilstein shocks for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:12:03 -0400
  ...Bilstein shocks for sale I have 4 heavy duty Bilstein Vanagon shocks (Part # F4-B46-0820-H0 (front) and F4-B46-0830-H0 (rear...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 14 May 2020 17:34:50 -0700
  ...So here some Dennis > thoughts to ponder. > > The vanagon in general is not tough on shocks and the original shocks were > of outstanding design...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - raymond markett
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:01:53 +0000
  Hi, I have run Konis on other vehicles.  I have been very pleased with them, especially the adjustable yellow shocks on my Mustang. However...
• Syncro Shocks - more
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 02:16:56 GMT
  ...First, let me apologize for not specifying that the KYB shocks I ordered are for the REAR. Major blunder on my part. But...Im...
• Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 10:25:30 -0800
  Stanley, I think the deal is for OME shocks; not springs. But if they offer springs that would be interesting to know. Bill 90...
• Re: Bilstien install question
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 8 May 2008 23:53:00 -0400
  On Thu, 8 May 2008 08:20:40 -0700, Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM> wrote: "On the front shocks there was a metal...
• Shocks For a Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 1995 15:55:15 -0400
  I need new shocks for my 1985 camper , does anone have any preferences?
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 07:49:54 -0800
  ...Dug into the specs for the shocks and found > too much travel, these shocks were made for an american van and just > offered for...
• Air Shock Update
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 00:04:38 -0500
  ...I just can't believe that the shock that allegedly will fit the syncro, won't fit the 2wd Van. The shock mounts that...
• suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:24:55 -0800
  Hi volks- Regarding my 87 Westy GL (2wd, Bilstein shocks): Today I heard a repeated thunking sound after each moderate bump I hit in...
• stuck shock bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 20:51:03 -0400
  ...The upper mounting nut on the first shock was a frustration, but with days of penetrating oil, judicious mangling by Vice-Grips and finally...
• Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 04:50:58 -0800
  ...has the Bilsteen shocks offered, but they are awfully pricy. � Are there any recomendations for a very good set of shocks that wont break...
• Re: Shocks recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 07:38:36 -0700
  ...Shocks Your experience with the KYB (Kill Your Butt) shocks is the same as reported by many including me. I went to Bilsteins (from...
• Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:53:09 -0800
  ...I’m going to buy new shocks, and you know I have Syncro westy ( westy conversion) and do a fair bit of fought logging...
• Re: spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 06:42:44 -0600
  When I did the front shocks on my van I supported the van on jack stands under the front jack points and use a...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:52:02 -0800
  ...General Grabber) combined with the age of the shocks - the OME shocks is older than he HD Bilstein. dan
• Front eng clunk - miraculous cure!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 19:03:13 -0400
  ...Replaced all the standard parts of the suspension - shocks, upper control arm bushings, upper ball joints, sway bar bushings. Checked for loose everything - tie...
• spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:19:22 -0600
  ...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
• Some logging road testing of my new bilstein b6 shocks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Jul 2020 08:34:46 -0700
  Hi, Installed the shocks a couple of months ago, the bilstein b6, 16” Syncro shocks all round. Finally got out for a trio last...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:36:08 -0500
  Hi folks, I had not heard of these shocks so interested in what people say. This list talked me through changing my own shocks...
• Re: Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:20:44 -0400
  ...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 - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:50:41 +0200
  If you want to replace the shock, use the hacksaw. Usually, the nut on the shock is covered by a plastic cover, preventing it...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:51:13 -0400
  You can lower the arm with a floor jack after removing the shock. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Syncro.org springs & OME shocks available
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:43:25 -0700
  I have a set of (4) Syncro.org springs and (2) front Old Man Emu shocks available. They were purchased brand new and have...
• Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - Le routard 91
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 00:11:26 -0400
  Hi all, Can anyone tell me how much time should a professionnal mechanic take to install two new front shocks on my 91 syncro...
• soften my ride
  Historical mailing list - Smiths
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 08:50:18 -0700
  I own an 89 westy with KYB shocks. I recently added Gowesty rims and hyrdoedge tires and my ride is stiff as it gets...
• Re Koni Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:36:21 -0700
  ....I recently installed the Red - Koni Specials. .... What was your source for the Koni shocks?
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:48:35 -0500
  ...General Grabber) combined with the age of the shocks - the OME shocks is older than he HD Bilstein. >>>> >>>> dan >>>
• Re: New shocks..me like
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:09:41 -0500
  ...New shocks..me like > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > 84 5sp low-roof with most of a westie interior and an inline Jetta 2...
• Re: Shocking seats!!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:19:06 -0500
  ...Shocking seats!! anyone else get shocked from static electricity everytime you get out of your drivers seat? i just installed the 89 wolfy front...
• Re: Syncro Shocks, an update/lo
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 18:00:39 -0400
  At 10:03 AM 8/27/97 -0600, you wrote: > SyncroBeast Syncro Shocks, an update/long ><snip><snip><snip> Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997...
• Re: Bilstein shock tower nuts
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:57:54 -0400
  I'm sorry to interrupt, but are these usual size nuts for all shocks? I bought some Monroe's from a fellow Lister and...
• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:27:27 -0400
  ...Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks? > >HD Bilstein shocks don't provide a harsh ride. > >Not pillowey either - subtle, damped when you needed them...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 May 2020 21:26:13 +0000
  ...Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers) Thanks. Yes I recall something about GW developing a shock possibly one better suited to their progressive...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:47:53 -0500
  ...Before I installed them I did a push/ pull test on their set VS a stock valved Bilstein ( yellow ) shock . The Go Westy shock...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:26:05 -0600
  ...The shocks I bought it for were so close to the top I couldn�t get a socket in there anyway and ended up...