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• =?utf-8?Q?Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:13:17 -0700
  I managed to get the front shocks in this last weekend. I’ve had shocks in and out of my and other syncros before...
• Re: KYB Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 01:02:43 -0700
  ...New shocks problem Did you put the KYB GasAdjust shocks on the front? If so these shocks are generally considered to be too stiff...
• Re: [Syncro] Old Man Emu Shocks -- Or Are They?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 22:12:35 -0700
  My understanding is that OME buys the shock tubes from Monroe, but not fully assembled shocks. The shocks are made in AUS on a...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:37:47 -0400
  Wow! I know I had it much easier doing the shocks on my 2WD. And thank goodness this list talked me through it before...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:16:39 -0700
  Eric, At the best of times the Syncro front shock install is more difficult than the 2wd. You know, I might have missed some...
• Re: Bilstein Shock Report - Long
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 29 May 2006 11:11:35 -0700
  ...Bilstein Shocks The discussion of Bilstein shocks has held my attention because I just put Bilsteins on my '90 Westy and love them, see...
• Re: Springs & Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 11:31:11 -0700
  ...New Shocks..... Jumping in here to emphasise a point. I drove an '85 Westy for several years with bad shocks, just accepted the bad...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:22:42 -0400
  ...You have new shocks and can move forward with confidence. And some spare shocks for a friend in need. When I removed my shocks...
• shocks
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:21:28 -0700
  ...http://www.shockshopusa.com/ ps. Whats your opinion of adding a loadleveller shock to fix the bottoming out problem. A loadleveller shock is a...
• Re: New shocks problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:23:28 EST
  KYB doesn't make Gas Adjusts for the front shocks on the Vanagon only the GR-2. I have installed several sets of these...
• Re: Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 4 Jan 2019 11:47:50 -0800
  shocks only or shocks and springs? - 2WD or Syncro? for 2WD I like Koni shocks all around.. https://www.vancafe.com/KONIREAR822101-p/konirear822101...
• FS: H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 11:08:42 -0600
  I am selling my H&R Springs and Bilstein shocks installed in my 1989 wolfsburg edition van. The springs have approximately 5,000 miles...
• shocks for a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 12:33:12 +0200
  I recently made enquiries on shocks for my Microbus Syncro ( yes, I know you cal them Vanagons.) Front shocks R2000.00 each Back shocks...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:02:37 -0800
  ...Collapsed Suspension First and foremost, it ain't the shock that has failed. The shock does nothing to hold the suspension up. Assuming a...
• Re: Bilstein Shock Report - Long
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 May 2006 13:01:42 -0400
  > The discussion of Bilstein shocks has held my attention > because I just put Bilsteins on my '90 Westy and love them, > see my report...
• Shocks
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:24:37 -0600
  A few years ago, I replaced my original shocks with KYB shocks and regretted it ever since. The KYB shocks are very harsh, every...
• Quest for Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 20 May 1999 15:19:18 -0400
  I came across the website www.shockwarehouse.com earlier this week, and asked for a quote on prices, and an alternative to the KYB...
• Rear Shocks 2wd v. 4wd
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:57:25 -0800
  Has anyone ever compared a standard vanagon 2wd rear shock with a syncro rear shock re length? Has anyone attempted to use a bilstein...
• KYB Shocks Vs. Cofap/Brazil Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:26:25 -0400
  The bus depot has 2 different types of shocks I'm interested in. The KYB shocks are $10 per shock/$40 per set more...
• Re: New shocks problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:02:22 PST
  Did you put the KYB GasAdjust shocks on the front? If so these shocks are generally considered to be too stiff for use on...
• Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 17 May 2013 12:01:27 -0700
  ...It appears Ian Glass used to work for Gabriel Shocks, SA. After he left them, he started 'GT-Shocks'. Apparently, he has quite the...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:16:11 -0700
  ...The extended shock prevents that. >>> The shock has to go thru lower arm beyond the bolt hole. >>> >>> Two: the shock lower bushing was a...
• Subject: Shocks??
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 23:29:14 -0600
  ...The stock front shocks were completely shot. I bought two Monroe shocks for the front. (I think they were the "gas adjust" model) These...
• New Bilstein Shock leaking
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:47:42 -0800
  ...I finally got a chance to crawl under the front today and saw a oil dripping from the shock, and the shock covered in...
• Vanagon front shocks
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Mon, 9 May 94 18:12:56 EDT
  It's spring and time to replace the front shocks on our 87 Wolfsburg again. I've determined through several shock changes that rev...
• Re: changing shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 07:00:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The PO had NEVER replaced the shocks. After pulling them off the bus, they would compress easily under thier own weight. The nitrogen shocks...
• 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...
• OME shock evaluation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 09:49:11 PST
  David, when you posted your first impressions of the sample OME shocks you received you indicated that the one of the shock pairs (I...
• Shocks in,, but what's that brass sleeve?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:31:46 -0400
  I got the shocks in this morning. Thanks for everyone's help. The rear ones were a joke, about 10 minutes apiece. The fonts...
• Re: OE SYNCRO REAR SHOCKS FS!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 18:21:27 -0700
  I thought that syncro rear shocks were identical to regular Vanagon rear shocks. What's unique about a syncro rear shock? Mark McCulley 87...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 08 May 95 08:07:38 CDT
  On Mon, 8 May 95 05:51:15 CDT Rich Smith said: >I was thinking that new shocks may improve the ride/handling on...
• Lowering the EV or Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 18:51:14 +0200
  ...EV 30mm to 40mm 4 shocks; 2 springs OE 410 018 00 DM 1,329 Vanagon 35mm 4 shocks; 4 springs OE 443 021...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 09:04:01 EDT
  Pat, I wasn't familiar with these units on the syncros either until I sold a set of the Boge front syncro shocks (more...
• Shocks opinion... please.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 12:43:37 -0700
  hi, I have Old Man Emu shocks on my Syncro tintop and I like them a lot... I put HD Bilstein on my '88...
• '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: shocks, Syncro, longish
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:43:33 -0700
  They're hand made and a little more trick than the standard shock. steve drc11 wrote: > I've been reading the threads on shocks...
• Re: Very Technical Question on Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:01:52 -0500
  I don't know of any Vanagon shocks that are variable rate using a control rod. Some Monroe sensormatics (or whatever), use slots in...
• Re: Air shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:26 -0700
  The major difference in the Syncro shocks is the height. If you do decide to use the Air shocks, the shock mounts should be...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:17:33 -0700
  On Feb 3, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > Actually, driving at a speed that minimized washboarding also gave the > shocks a...
• Syncro Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 20:30:58 -0800
  I'm going to be placing an order for Old Man Emu "Nitro Charger" shocks for the syncro special ordered from Australia (the OME...
• Re: New shocks problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 17:53:32 -0500
  ...Mark McCulley wrote: > > Did you put the KYB GasAdjust shocks on the front? If so these shocks are > generally considered to be too stiff...
• Re: '85 not level?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:58:54 -0500
  > The shocks have nothing to do with sag or vehicle > height. That's strickly a spring thing. The shocks > only serve to dampen up...
• Re: Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 20:25:25 +0000
  ...Seems like wheels and shocks all fall into the same over-promoted category. I replaced Boge OEM front shocks on my Westy with Bilstein...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 08:13:27 -0800
  The Astro shocks are usually listed as fitting Vanagon SYNCRO, since Syncros use longer rear shocks than 2wd Vanagons. Someone probably didn't read...
• Re: shock installation
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 18 May 2006 12:35:26 -0400
  >Is there something "special" about a vanagon's shocks, or can a "ma >and pa" shop do it? > Any shop should be able to...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 16:33:45 -0500
  Hi John, I changed my front shocks and was advised to replace the bushings that live where you describe. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:08:28 +0000
  "Actually, driving at a speed that minimized washboarding also gave the shocks a huge workout. This is because the tires were moving up & down...
• Re: New shocks problem
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:32:00 -0500
  I don't think KYB makes the GasAdjust (Hi pressure)shocks for the front. I have the KYB GR-2's (Low pressure) on...
• Re: Shocks recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:21:09 -0400
  Use Al-Ko's ! Very good oil shock for the money. It's what I sell here and use on my Westy. Soft ride...
• Re: Syncro Shocks, an update/lo
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 22:59:07 +0000
  ...HEAVY Duty Shocks > > > The shock for the rear is the same as for the standarsd van. The shock for > the front of a SYNCRO...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 22:46:08 -0500
  The top piece on the shock is known as a helper spring. Yes the guts wear and sometimes it needs to be replaced. It...
• Re: Koni Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:21:59 -0700
  Jose, Where did you get the shocks, are these oil or gas filled shocks. Steven 82 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Jose Rivero <Jose@ISTAC...
• Re: Shocks recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:31:02 -0700
  I would not agree with that general gas shock statement where HD Bilsteins are concerned. really good shocks are supple, and very controlled feeling...
• Re: '85 not level?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 17:37:29 -0800
  ...that I should've said "Stock shocks". Mike --- Chris S <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The shocks have nothing to do with sag or vehicle...
• Re: Shock Advice Sought
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:03:29 -0400
  > My rear shocks are leaking (oil residue all around the shock > tube) so I am assuming it is time to replace them. > > What are...
• shocks
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dyer
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 10:17:54 -0700
  ...ANY 4 shocks costing that much should be super hi-performance shocks. You should be able to find better-than-stock dampers at most...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Bilstein_B6=2C_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:17:03 -0700
  Hi Dennis, what shocks do you recommend for a syncro Westfalia? I'm on my second set of Old Man Emus, they seem fine...
• Wanted: Syncro for OME Shock test run.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:22:01 EST
  I have an opportunity to start selling Old Man Emu Shocks for the Syncro Vanagon (Rear shocks would work on a regular Vanagon). These...
• Re: OEM shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 16:43:55 EDT
  This is intersting because I never thought shocks would make a difference in the left lean. I guess the rear Boge shocks are gas...
• Re: inexpensive shocks?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 08:17:56 EDT
  ...These shocks are killer. I can compress the (KYB) front shock with one hand. The Bilsteins require full body weight leaning against them. Now...