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• '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 14:06:48 -0500
  What is under the tubular piece on the frame the holds the front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes through...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 16:33:45 -0500
  ...piece on the frame the holds the > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes > through a hole in top of...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 22:42:05 -0500
  ...piece on the frame the holds > > the > > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes > > through a hole in top of...
• Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 20:48:57 +1000
  I'm looking at new shock absorbers for my '82 van. (First replacement since new.) Can anyone comment on the Brazilian ones? I have...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 22:46:08 -0500
  ...Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question What is under the tubular piece on the frame the holds the front shock absorber? I know the...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 06:18:56 -0500
  ...piece on the frame the holds >>> the >>> front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes >>> through a hole in top of...
• 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...
• Need Missing front shock absorber bottom bolt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kim
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 20:45:33 -0700
  Today I was surprised to find no bottom bolt and nut for the shock absorber on the driver's side of my 87 Westy...
• Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 13:42:49 +1000
  ...The shock absorbers are all original. I am wondering what comments people have on replacing them. I ask, because the front left one has...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 23:38:30 -0500
  ...Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question > > What is under the tubular piece on the frame the holds the > front shock absorber?� � � I know the...
• Re: Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 20:25:25 +0000
  ...Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers >Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:32:43 -0500 > >About a year ago I replaced the rear shocks on...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 12:55:01 -0500
  ...piece on the frame the > > > > holds > > > > the > > > > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock > > > > goes > > > > through a hole in top of...
• Vanagon front shock absorber runner spring/dust cover
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:09:58 +1000
  Thanks folks. Dave downunder
• Shock Absorber removal
  Historical mailing list - Jack Ck
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 23:42:10 -0700
  Howdy, Does anyone know how to remove the front shocks of a 87' Vanagon(not Syncro)? Whenever I turn the nut, the whole thing...
• Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:06 -0500
  In a message dated 95-10-31 20:24:40 EST, drew@interport.net (Derek Drew) writes: >Hopefully, the front shocks for the 16...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 12:58:09 -0800
  ...Jake On 12/6/05, David Yates <dyates1@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > > I'm looking at new shock absorbers for my '82 van. (First...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 12:08:22 -0800
  ...Front Shock Absorbers hi list, there is another cheap great option: there is a guy on ebay selling bilsteins for vanagons for 209$ a...
• 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...
• ubject: Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:37:44 -0800
  ...but then what? Discard Volvo's shock absorber mounts and attach to VW front mounts how? Retain Volvo shock/recoil mounts Can it also...
• Boge 'Heavy Duty' Shock Absorbers ???
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:17:53 -0400
  All, According to the BOGE/Sachs web site, there are two types of BOGE shocks that fit our Vanagons: 27-533-1 Front 27...
• Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:32:43 -0500
  ...I still need to replace the front shocks and I am wondering what kind of a difference it will make it. Do the front...
• Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 20:52:49 -0500
  ...You can see that this is true by considering that the front springs sit on a flange welded half way up the front shocks...
• Re: '83 rear shocks replacement
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 Apr 94 13:39:51 CDT
  ...remove bottom bolt and nut on shock absorber. remove top bolt on shock absorber. remove shock absorber (actually, by now it should have fallen...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 02:39:08 +0200
  Springs are what truly effect static body lean, not shock absorbers. An air shock can be pumped up to raise a corner of the...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 19:23:25 +0000
  ...Front Shock Absorbers >Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 07:25:01 -0800 > >I recently purchased a set of Bilstein shocks for my F-250...
• Re: Who manufactures Dark Red / Burgandy shock Absorbers?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:12:46 -0600
  ...Vanagon with dark red / burgandy colored > shocks front and rear. I'm familiar with most Vanagon shock colors > and their related makers, but don...
• front shock bolt
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:03:54 -0700
  hello-- In a remote area of northern california I've broken the bolt which holds the bottom of the shock absorber in place (Drivers...
• Re: Konis
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 06:31:23 -0700
  ...www.ajusa.com/details/KONI-Special-DClassic-Shock-Absorber/251/KON/11377/0?v c=KON&pn=Special+D%2FClassic+Shock+Absorber&vq=CAMPMOBILE...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 17:02:31 -0500
  ...Very nice. > > Jake > > On 12/6/05, David Yates <dyates1@bigpond.net.au> wrote: >> >> I'm looking at new shock absorbers for my '82...
• Broken front drive shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
  ...seen a broken front shaft. Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the...
• Broken front drive shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
  ...seen a broken front shaft. Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the...
• Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 21:00:33 -0000
  ...Could it be the shock absorbers? What happens when shocks begin to wear out eg do they get harder or softer? Front: The front...
• Mechanic recommendation around Pasadena?
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Mario Sznaier
  Wed, 16 May 2001 21:52:06 -0400
  ...I need to replace the front shock absorbers on our '87 syncro. TIA Mario Sznaier Penn State University (on sabbatical at Caltech, wahooo!!) 87...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 07:25:01 -0800
  ...Front Shock Absorbers hi list, there is another cheap great option: there is a guy on ebay selling bilsteins for vanagons for 209$ a...
• 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...
• 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...
• Shock absorber dust cover/rubber spring
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:14:44 +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: front shock bolt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:16:39 -0700
  ...front shock bolt hello-- In a remote area of northern california I've broken the bolt which holds the bottom of the shock absorber...
• syncro front spring spacer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:11:58 -0700
  ...17/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-pad/ I also spent a little time making a tool to guide the front shock absorber threaded end back...
• Re: Bilsteins on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 13:17:10 -0400
  ...here is what i saw parts bin site information ------------------------------------------- Shock Absorber Heavy Duty (front) L4000-10243 List Price In Stock Bilstein $115.00 81...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 07:38:10 -0500
  ...I'd have to say that the Alko's are the best value for the dollar of any of the Vanagon shocks I carry...
• Re: Shock advice
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:31:36 -0700
  "Actually any damper (the shock-absorbers are the SPRINGS, not hydraulic units) can be rebuilt by rebuilding specialists. Probably improved too, by using heavier...
• Re: Front Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 14:40:22 +0000
  ...i have bilsteins in my van in the front and its absolutely great (KYB in the back as i was out of money). however...
• Looking for syncro 16" quality shock absobers or suspension kit (FWD)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 09:10:55 -0500
  ...If you know something about that, could you please tell me the manufacturer of reference models of high quality shock absorbers (or suspension kit...
• Re: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:28:28 -0800
  ...camper). >> The shock absorbers are all original. I am wondering what >> comments people have on replacing them. I ask, because the front >> left one...
• Re: front shock bolt
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:19:43 +0000
  ...bottom of the shock absorber in place (Drivers side, if that > matters). I have a spare for the rear shocks, but it is not...
• Re: Broken front drive shaft/picture.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 02:06:22 -0500
  ...seen a broken front shaft. Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the...
• Re: Broken front drive shaft/picture.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 02:06:22 -0500
  ...seen a broken front shaft. Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the...
• Re: ubject: Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:48:04 -0800
  ...but then what? Discard Volvo's shock absorber mounts and attach to VW front mounts how? Retain Volvo shock/recoil mounts Can it also...
• Re: Squeaking suspension
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:51:26 +0000
  ...Could it be the shock absorbers? What happens when > shocks begin to wear out eg do they get harder or softer? > > Front: > The front...
• Re: Need Rear Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 25 May 2009 05:29:09 EDT
  ...From my _Vanagon New Parts_ (http://frankcondelli.com/sales.htm) webpage > Shock absorber, front, oil, AL-KO (Spain), 4528, 251 413 031J - $70.14...
• Re: Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 May 2006 11:23:00 -0700
  ...Shocks and Wind Several years ago I replaced the worn shocks in my '85 Westy and there was a big improvement in driving/handling...
• Re: Bilsteins on Sale
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 10:43:51 -0700
  ...here is what i saw > > parts bin site information > ------------------------------------------- > Shock Absorber Heavy Duty (front) > L4000-10243 List Price > In Stock Bilstein $115.00 81...
• Cross winds and shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 6 May 2006 15:28:59 -0400
  ...Has anyone experienced that upgrading to better than stock or replacing worn out shocks helps the Brick deal with cross winds better? A recent...
• Front shock dust cover bumper
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:14:54 -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: Shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 21:41:37 -0500
  ...camper). > The shock absorbers are all original. I am wondering what > comments people have on replacing them. I ask, because the front > left one...
• Transporter Room Three.
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 21:45:08 GMT
  ...Has anyone experienced the continual wearing of the rubber bushing on the bottom of the front shock absorber on (bleccch) Eurovans? My Tranny has...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 May 2006 to 6 May 2006 - Special issue (#2006-392)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 6 May 2006 19:54:03 -0700
  ...Cross winds and shock absorbers Hi all. Searched archives and found lots re: tires and cross winds. But..... Has anyone experienced that upgrading to...
• Re: Shock absorber dust cover/rubber spring
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:32:09 -0800
  ...I find the dust > cover/rubber spring covering one of the front shocks is broken. Can anyone tell > me what the name of this...
• Re: Science of Washboarding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:52:10 -0700
  ...Three rear shocks per wheel, and two front per wheel would not be uncommon - for a total of 10 shocks, 'regular shocks' will 'go...