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Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:16:19 -0400
there is actually no "shock absorber" mechanism on the vanagon bumpers [ at least not on my 1990 ] the US DOT did not require it...
Re: Shift Linkage Cleaning and Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sun, 22 Mar 1998 13:42:39 -0500
...a hot pink urethane flex boot intended for a monster truck shock absorber. Minor revisions (like a rubber bushing to accomodate different diameters, and...
Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:59:42 -0700
...Some 15 degree Jettas , Golfs, etc have a little shock absorber between the block and the frame. Vibration is an inherent part of the...
Re:panamint trip report
Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
Thu, 16 Nov 1995 20:58:06 -0800
...if you haven't checked these out yet, you and your shock absorbers don't know what you're missing!) I'm 99% certain...
THANK YOU KEN
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:44:04 -0800
...THANK YOU KEN > I ordered a set of shock absorbers from Ken. He was informative and shipped > them very quickly. He even sent me...
Re: 66 Splittie Westie Under attack from Crazy Texan
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:23:20 -0500
...pulley for the alternator, the Type IV drive line conversion and > shock absorbers about 3" in diameter. > If you see anything that I missed...
Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:44:37 -0500
...Get a recent syncro, fully equipped! new shocks, absorbers, winter and tires! or park the westy for the daily driving and get medium car...
Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 21:14:07 -0500
...But as > far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads > and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:41:48 +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...
Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:53:18 -0800
...the air filter.� Power steering and suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to fail. Now, rubber is an excellent engineering...
Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 7 Nov 1998 21:08:11 -0800
...Only the >shock absorbers and half shafts would ride a bit high. > >Just a thought, Larry >'86 Syncro Westfalia > >David Marshall wrote: > >> <snip>One...
Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:48:14 -0700
...If the springs are too stiff, they will inhibit the shock absorber's dampening action, on both the compression and upswing strokes. The result...
Re: Tool Kit for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 26 Jul 95 12:05:27 CDT
...the front shock absorber bottom bolts are 21mm. the wheel lug nuts/bolts are 19mm, as are the bottom rear shock absorber bolts. most...
Re: Seats
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:31:25 -0400
...Also make sure your not running to firm of a shock absorber and lower your tire pressure. Also make sure she does not sit...
Re: Can a rear brake pull down one side of a 77 bus as you stop???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 28 May 2012 00:11:49 -0400
...The rate of squat is controlled by the shock absorbers. There is also a rear proportioning valve that helps prevent rear wheel lock up...
Re: Friday... english lessons...
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:20:24 -0800
...means you DO care, at least a little > >shock absorber: springs, NOT gas &/or oil damper units > >How about there/their/they're... > >Some...
Re: Tires again
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 3 Jul 2011 05:55:56 -0400
...I do need to address a right front suspension rattle that appears to be a loose shock absorber. All the bushings and ball-joints...
Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock-----Rocky Mountain Bug In
Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:52:34 -0600
...a goodf time to announce that I now > > have a new shock absorber > > > offering from Europe, for all 2 wheel drive > > Vanagons, that may...
Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:04:24 EST
...They have been gone now for a few months more than a year and have had very little problems except for changing shock absorbers...
Re: How Do You Know If Your Springs Need To Be Replaced?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:10:55 -0700
...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: 16'' conversion/syncros
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 21 Apr 1997 12:39:20 -0400
...Some serious off-roaders prefer relatively mild (not stiff) shock absorbers and springs so that, when they smash into rocks on a bad road...
Re: 4 wheel drive tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:31:13 -0400
...I can also be caused by an alignment issue, worn suspension, or more commonly, defective shock absorber. Agressive tires are more prone due to...
Vanagon Specifications Sheet
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
...35) Lower Control Arm Pivot 66 ( 89) Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt - Lower 110 (150) Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt - Upper 22 ( 30) Strut Rod-To...
Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:52:35 -0800
...supercharger (if I were wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number...
Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:05:20 -0700
...with > the '84 having an edge in comfort due to better shock absorbers. > > So, until someone can give me logical and quantifiable explanation > about...
Re: 66 Splittie Westie Under attack from Crazy Texan
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:47:59 -0500
...pulley for the alternator, the Type IV drive line conversion > and > > shock absorbers about 3" in diameter. > > If you see anything that I missed...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:56:34 -0600
...Phase II is what you'll need when you want to do a bit more, > like replace shock absorbers and fix door locks. Phase...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:03:35 -0400
...If the >springs are too stiff, they will inhibit the shock absorber's dampening >action, on both the compression and upswing strokes. The result...
Re: 66 Splittie Westie Under attack from Crazy Texan
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 14 Sep 2002 10:04:51 -0400
...pulley for the alternator, the Type IV drive line conversion and >> shock absorbers about 3" in diameter. >> If you see anything that I missed...
Re: Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:26:06 -0400
...Especially since this change was over a short time period. > > While shock absorbers do not function to lift or support the vehicle, your Bilstein...
Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Tue, 27 May 2003 09:17:20 -0700
...say, shock absorbers. A brief introduction, an overview of recommended products available, followed by an outline of procedures for changing your shocks. This is...
Re: Friday... english lessons...
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:39:54 -0800
...means you DO care, at least > >a little > > > >shock absorber: springs, NOT gas &/or oil > >damper units > > > >How about there/their/they're... > > > >Some...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:49:29 -0700
...If the >springs are too stiff, they will inhibit the shock absorber's dampening >action, on both the compression and upswing strokes. The result...
Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:43:51 -0800
...Power steering and suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to fail. Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
Wed, 10 Mar 1999 18:01:04 -0700
...changes in direction/velocity of wind)? - Most trailers do not have shock absorbers, when one wheel goes over a bump, the trailer may ocsilate...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:30:45 -0600
...Phase II is what you'll need when you want to do a bit more, >> like replace shock absorbers and fix door locks. Phase...
Re: Time to change rear drive axle??
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 21 May 2008 17:19:01 -0400
...Better check for loose wheels, balancing weights, loose CV axels, loose shock absorber( this could be your problem),or a brake problem. One thing...
Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:04:41 -0700
...Power steering and > suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to > fail. > > Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
Re: Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:49:24 +0000
...Especially since this change was over a short time period. > > While shock absorbers do not function to lift or support the vehicle, your Bilstein...
Jimmy Buffett, Syncro Owner. KUDOS to those who helped.
Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
Sun, 17 Oct 2004 20:25:49 EDT
...Gary's stuff is awesome anyway, but the tire carrier, with its little shock absorber, is in a whole other league of trickness. THANKS...
Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:18:30 -0800
...supercharger (if I were > wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air > conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number...
Re: Abnormal tire wear 1984 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 10:34:47 -0400
...suspension/wheel location system? Thanks in advance- Jason Stevenson Hi Jason, Shock absorber related tire wear manifests itself as an irregular cupped wear pattern...
Re: Hung in the middle (where else?) - Bumper drawings
Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
Fri, 24 May 2002 21:30:40 -0700
...No, not a bunch of beer > cans, but possibly some sort of a valved hydraulic system, like horizontal > shock absorbers between two sections of...
Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:04:12 -0800
...in the engine compartment deteriorating to worn bushings, ball joints and shock absorbers. As a side note, I have fond memories of going on...
Re: Coilspring cutoff
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 19:17:30 EDT
...If still not satisfied improve your shock absorbers. Adjustable Konis are sweet but I doubt there is a Vanagon application. ;-) I understand there are...
Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
Historical mailing list - Gmail
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:49:08 -0800
...supercharger (if I were >> wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air >> conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number...
Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:41:35 -0700
...is mounted. > Some 15 degree Jettas , Golfs, etc have a little > shock absorber between the block and the frame. > > Vibration is an inherent part...
Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:42:02 +0100
...But as far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 16:27:22 -0800
...supercharger (if I were > wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air > conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number...
Syncro Changing 14" to 16" Version
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:47:10 -0500
...BUT, by changing the shock absorbers too, the four driveshafts might have to be changed because longer shock absorbers allow greater distance between the...
List questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 16 Jun 95 09:48:25 -0700
...Interesting topics have been / might be...Tires...shock absorbers...head gasket problems... oil...CB radio's... Gas mileage.."California look" windows...a listing of...
FS: 1985 Westfalia - $6750
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:56:19 -0500
...Michelin Agilis tires 185R14C - the correct load rating & front alignment $500 Bilstein Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers - front and rear $500 New pop-top canvas...
Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
...Springs, Spring mount and Shocks ___ _____ Check shock absorber action (bounce test) and component leaks ___ _____ Check CV joints, 2 tight 360' turns each way. Any...
Re: Organizing Vanagon Maintenance Information
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 27 May 2003 13:04:44 -0700
...say, shock absorbers. A brief introduction, an > overview of recommended products available, followed > by an outline of procedures for changing your shocks. > This is...
Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:17:56 -0500
...supercharger (if I were wealthy), a Ford 5 speed transmission, modern shock absorbers, air conditioning, leather upholstery, etc., as well as a huge number...
Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:02:42 -0400
...with >> the '84 having an edge in comfort due to better shock absorbers. >> >> So, until someone can give me logical and quantifiable explanation >> about...
Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
...with rings Ball joints with rings Grease nipples Grease seal? 2 shock absorbers 2 coil springs Drive joint boots with fasteners CV Boot Kit...
Re: SURVEY - Tyre widths - mea culpa
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:41:47 +0100
...But as > > far as unsprung weight, suspension loads, smooth ride, shock absorber loads > > and performance, etc etc etc , all except maybe absolute roadholding forces...
Bras 'n things (Friday)
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:58:25 -0700
...shock absorber). Well, well ultimately it all happens where the (male) rubber: "der Gummi" hits the (female) road: "die Strasse". Such is life on...
On I4 Engine Vibration
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 02:51:29 EDT
...There are very similar to shock absorbers tuned for very modest travel (less than +/- 1 cm). After considerable study, I have modified the Vanagon...