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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: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:43:47 -0500
On 11/18/2012 10:27 PM, MICHAEL H wrote: > Harry - pneumatic tires ARE shock absorbers at a basic, technical level ... Well, no. They...
Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 7 Mar 2016 16:33:45 -0500
...on the frame the holds the > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes > through a hole in top of the...
Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Mar 2016 22:46:08 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question What is under the tubular piece on the frame the holds the...
life span of shock absorbers
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 22 May 2017 23:43:37 -0700
...life span of shock absorbers? (besides the usual pushing down bumper test)? - mine are 7 years old... still OK on bumper test but just...
Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
Historical mailing list - john
Mon, 7 Mar 2016 23:38:30 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question > > What is under the tubular piece on the frame the holds the...
Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
Historical mailing list - john
Mon, 7 Mar 2016 22:42:05 -0500
...on the frame the holds > > the > > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes > > through a hole in top of the...
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...
shock absorber choice for westy
Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 19:59:02 -0500
...Did I just talk myself into a cheap shock absorber or what? tim
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...
Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 8 Mar 2016 06:18:56 -0500
...on the frame the holds >>> the >>> front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes >>> through a hole in top of the...
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: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - DavidM
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 22:13:50 -0400
...bumper was undamaged but the > shock-absorbers were compressed and had to be replaced. > >> > Most of the shock absorbers on bumpers can be pulled...
Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
Historical mailing list - john
Tue, 8 Mar 2016 12:55:01 -0500
...on the frame the > > > > holds > > > > the > > > > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock > > > > goes > > > > through a hole in top of the...
Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
Historical mailing list
Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:06 -0500
...how the absorber could raise the height of the vehicle without also changing the springs. With the standard springs a longer shock would just...
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: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:24:09 -0500
...They're more like springs, any ability tires have to absorb > energy is minimal compared to an actual shock absorber, and is something > tire...
Rear shock absorber replacement, '83 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Oct 94 18:23:42 PDT
Howdy, For an '83 watercooled Vanagon, I like to replace its rear shock absorbers myself. Would you please forward me your help on these...
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 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...
Used shock absorbers
Historical mailing list - sailingfc
Tue, 23 May 2017 12:46:39 -0700
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Re: Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:31:17 -0700
...Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro > Lovely news while getting my SYNCRO inspected this AM... > the mechanic pointed out my left rear shock absorber > uniformly coated...
Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 13:24:24 -0400
...the mechanic pointed out my left rear shock absorber uniformly coated in sludge, and informed me that it was leaking and that he couldn...
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: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:45:07 -0600
...They're more like springs, any ability tires have to absorb >> energy is minimal compared to an actual shock absorber, and is something >> tire...
Upper ball jont noise and symptoms
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:18:42 -0500
...I thought I had loose shock absorber, but upper shock absorber nut is tight. If I have bad ball joint, what can happen if...
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: 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: Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 12:02:42 -0500
...Had a big, wide, heavey > instrument panel mounted on dinky little rubber shock absorbers. They were > alway sagging and letting the panel sit against...
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: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:44:02 -0600
...They're more like springs, any ability tires have to absorb > > energy is minimal compared to an actual shock absorber, and is something > > tire...
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: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:27:06 -0800
Harry - pneumatic tires ARE shock absorbers at a basic, technical level ...� ________________________________ From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
Any Bilstein Heavey Duty User out There
Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:44:33 -0400
Hi, is there any Bilstein Heavy Duty Shock Absorber user out there, any comments ? Thanks Denis
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...
Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:58:54 -0800
...Best Shocks I've run KYBs on two Westfalias and Bilsteins on one. KYBs are fine for flat, smooth highways but very harsh otherwise...
DOT removes gas shocks from HazMat classification
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Thu, 23 May 1996 13:39:09 CST6CDT
...classification for gas-pressurized shock absorbers. So, when the mail order company now tries to nick you $5 per shock for a HazMat fee...
Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:44:18 -0400
What are my options for new shocks for my Westfalia? I see Koni and Bilstien are on the list also KYB and Cofap. Has...
Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:28:47 -0500
KYB makes a GR-2, which is cheaper and gives a softer ride, like a stock shock. They're also well-known for their...
Re: Shocks Update
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Thu, 2 Feb 2006 21:16:03 EST
...These units are called "shock-absorbers" completely incorrectly. What they are in fact is dampers... they damp spring oscillations during & after road irregularities. The...
Re: Konis
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 06:31:23 -0700
...www.ajusa.com/details/KONI-Special-DClassic-Shock-Absorber/251/KON/11377/0?v c=KON&pn=Special+D%2FClassic+Shock+Absorber&vq=CAMPMOBILE...
Re: Front Shock Absorbers
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Tue, 6 Dec 2005 17:02:31 -0500
...Very nice. > > Jake > > On 12/6/05, David Yates <dyates1@bigpond.net.au> wrote: >> >> I'm looking at new shock absorbers for my '82...
Re: Who manufactures Dark Red / Burgandy shock Absorbers?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 5 May 2005 20:12:46 -0600
That color looks like Koni shocks http://Www.koni.com jimt On 5/5/05 12:53 PM, "Cary Chiang" <ccc1@VOLNY.CZ> wrote...
Re: Front Shock Absorbers
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 7 Dec 2005 12:08:22 -0800
...Front Shock Absorbers hi list, there is another cheap great option: there is a guy on ebay selling bilsteins for vanagons for 209$ a...
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...
Re: Science of Washboarding
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:06:15 -0700
On 9/27/2009 2:34 PM David Beierl wrote: > At 03:48 PM 9/27/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >> The shock absorbers...
Shock Advice Sought
Historical mailing list - David Vickery
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:29:45 -0700
...They are only $29 http://www.gowestyautoparts.com/1987,VOLKSWAGEN,VANAGON-CAMPMOBILE,1286524/Rear-Shock-Absorber/Meyle-Rear-Shock-Absorber,VWW023385/ Boge made in...
Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:18:38 -0800
...Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD) > Bilstein HD > > On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > >> What...
Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Nov 1995 20:52:49 -0500
...how the absorber could raise the height of the vehicle without >also changing the springs. With the standard springs a longer shock would >just...
Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - DavidM
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 09:57:19 -0400
...After an impact, the bumper was undamaged but the shock-absorbers were compressed and had to be replaced.
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: 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: Hi from WA (West Australia!)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:02:25 -0800
...Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR Geoff Law wrote: > > The van handles like a boat, I think because the shock absorbers need > changing.
Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 16:23:25 -0800
On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > What are my options for new shocks for...
Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 22:09:07 -0500
...Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD) Bilstein HD On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > What...
Re: life span of shock absorbers
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 23 May 2017 16:16:06 +0000
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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...
The Shock Absorber Topic....revisited (please don't slam)
Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 14:29:37 EDT
Dear Volks, As I draw near to the 10 July departure for Alaska....the issue of shock absorbers has been weighing heavily upon me...