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• shocks
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dyer
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 10:17:54 -0700
  ...In short, non-stock shocks from your local suspension shop or mail order. Rod Wrote: Does anyone no of a cheaper aftermarket source for...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 21:23:12 -0500
  ...Removed nut at top of shock and push rod done. The nut came off without having to prevent the shock rod from rotating. 8...
• '86 Syncro front shocks/rotors - Replacement Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:58:57 -0500
  ...Removed nut at top of shock and push rod done. The nut came off without having to prevent the shock rod from rotating. 8...
• =?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
  ...The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock rod up into place. This was one of the...
• 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...
• =?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
  ...the shock up thru the lower arm. > > The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock rod up...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Repair (replacement u-joints)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 12:02:42 -0500
  ...factory parts had. > > Just goes to show you. > > John Rodgers One BIG diference! These shock are not approved by the FAA. That our goverment...
• =?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
  ...the shock up thru the lower arm. >> >> The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock rod up...
• Front Shock Replacement, 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 4 Aug 2012 13:17:01 -0700
  ...6.� My shock dropped to the floor, and I just moved laterally until the piston rod cleared the assembly.� May need to reach up...
• Very Technical Question on Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:12:25 -0800
  ...shock absorbers have variable damping rates depending on where they are in their travel. The variable rate is controlled by an internal metering rod...
• =?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 shock up thru the lower arm. >>> >>> The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock rod up...
• Re: Westphalia Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 25 Mar 97 21:20:45 CST
  ...for the bottom curtain rod, you just get "shock cord" ... elastic cord ... from a marine supply (boats) or a sewing supply store. the curtains...
• =?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
  ...the shock up thru the lower arm. >>> >>> The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock rod up...
• Re: Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 5 Jan 2019 14:28:49 -0800
  ...When worn, they will allow the rod to wander and wear out the hole in the frame and the rod itself. If the rod...
• Re: New shocks problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:23:28 EST
  ...I have installed several sets of these and the vans rode fine. You problem sounds like the shocks are still loose (the nut of...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:50:30 -0700
  ...Same with the steering tie rods. As go up in height the increased angle of the tie rods will increase changes in toe angle...
• Re: Re; radius rod question!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 May 2012 18:09:35 -0700
  sometimes original Boge shocks seem pretty good. especially if the van has lived a very smooth life on smooth roads. I think they are...
• Re: shocks/ alignment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:55:20 -0600
  Mark C wrote: >So our vanagons have shocks and not struts, which means that the shocks do not affect the alignment, while if they...
• EV shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Roderick (strg)
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 10:23:09 -0700
  ...93 EV shocks? Even the Bus Depot wants $390/4 which is still cheaper than the $640/4 list. Thanks, Rod in west Texas...
• 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...
• Maybe dirt bikes have different springs? Was Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 14:01:51 -0700
  ...on it to over come the restraining force exterted by the threaded rod. As you apply the 150lbs to overcome the threaded rod, you...
• =?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
  ...the > shock up thru the lower arm. > >>> > >>> The home made guide rod I made was very much needed to get the shock > rod up...
• Re: front shock removal-tip
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 19:41:25 -0600
  Tom, In order to prevent the shock rod from spinning while trying to remove the top nut try this: The top of the threaded...
• Re: front shock removal-tip
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Feb 2001 12:04:13 -0700
  ...front shock removal-tip > Tom, > > In order to prevent the shock rod from spinning while trying to remove the > top nut try this: > > The...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:18:31 -0700
  ...Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers > > Oh one more thing to follow up with my disjointed previous message. The new shocks are quite...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:44:26 -0500
  ...New shocks and pads are in order. Any shock recommendations? As for the noise up front - I found a very dry steering knuckle, and...
• Re; radius rod question!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 11 May 2012 18:55:00 -0600
  ...Thankfully ignorant people can be piss poor welders!! Only a 3-4mm blemish on the threads on radius rod!!! Also there was no apparent...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:28:45 -0700
  ...Same with the steering tie rods. As go up in height the increased angle of the tie rods will increase changes in toe angle...
• Re: tie rod end removal Q
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:28:02 EST
  ...for the tie rod end ( DO NOT HIT THE TIE ROD END ) Hit smartly .the shock will pop the tapered rod end up and...
• Lug Nuts and Shock Helpers
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 03:57:03 -0800
  ...I'm not sure exactly how far the rod of the shock is supposed to extend past the nut at the top.. but mine...
• Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:17:35 -0500
  ...Apparently the spring was hitting the metal and making the clank. > >New shocks and pads are in order. > >Any shock recommendations? > > >As for the...
• Re: shocks/ alignment
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 22:49:17 +1200
  >Mark C wrote: > >>So our vanagons have shocks and not struts, which means that the >>shocks do not affect the alignment, while if they...
• Front eng clunk - miraculous cure!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 19:03:13 -0400
  ...shocks, upper control arm bushings, upper ball joints, sway bar bushings. Checked for loose everything - tie rod ends, lower ball joints, inner tie rod...
• Suspension differences and ride quality-early VS late model vans
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 19:07:29 -0700
  ...These always rode nicely. This 90 is much shorter- does this affect the ride??? Or could I have shock issues? The shocks look fairly...
• Re: Campers noisier than hardtops?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 04:38:00 -0600
  ...The thumping may well be a loose shock. Have the shock mount bolts checked for security. I had new shocks installed and got a...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:46:49 -0700
  ...Same with the steering tie rods. As go up in height the increased angle of the tie rods will increase changes in toe angle...
• My New Shocks - energy efficient
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:21:52 -0500
  Just had new Genshock shocks installed. New technology. All four shocks are wired to a voltage regulator feeding into the main battery and two...
• Re: Looking For Recomendations For Shocks
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 20:48:59 -0500
  ...advise on best shock for the front? > > > > Also does anyone know of a good source for a rear air bag > > lift kit? > > > > Thanks! > > Rod. >
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 21:12:35 -0800
  ...I >believe it may be time for new shocks. If this is the case, should I >replace all four? And, what shocks should I...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:46:38 -0800
  ...There was a thread here within the past month on alternative shocks.� I recommended NAPA's gas shocks and I believe that Ron Salmon...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:09:07 -0400
  ...Some nuts/washers, and a piece of threaded rod. Rod goes through one hole, then washer/nut/nut/washer, then out the other hole...
• Looking For Recomendations For Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:35:39 -0400
  ...advise on best shock for the front? Also does anyone know of a good source for a rear air bag lift kit? Thanks! Rod.
• Front shocks replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 21:15:19 -0400
  ...he also restores older cars and builds street rods. I have my new shocks here and he is offering to install them with me...
• vanagon uneven height
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:41:43 -0400
  ...but, since I change my rear shock and align the front wheel (I changed the tie rod) I did not do it myself and...
• Re: Re; radius rod question!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 11 May 2012 19:14:01 -0600
  ...sometimes original Boge shocks seem pretty good. especially if the van has lived a very smooth life on smooth roads. I think they are...
• Re: Looking For Recomendations For Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 17:35:31 -0700
  ...advise on best shock for the front? > > Also does anyone know of a good source for a rear air bag > lift kit? > > Thanks! > Rod.
• Re: Shocks again
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Jan 2011 11:17:59 -0800
  Depending on the brand of shock absorber you'll need either a small wrench to hold the flats at the end or an Allen...
• Re: Replacing front shocks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:43:28 -0800
  ...shock bolt. The top nut is 17 mm and you may need a 5 mm hex or a adjustable wrench to hold the rod...
• Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:51:52 -0500
  How did 18 "Shock Advice Sought" emails get inserted into last weekends "Friday Mod Discussion - Language" thread? Sloppy, sloppy. This sort of thing happening...
• Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:19:23 -0400
  ...And I have checked the shock bolts they are all tight. On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 2:55 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter...
• It is NOT the shocks (Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:32:03 -0400
  ...like a loose shock. > This happened to me once in my '85, and the shock bolts were loose. > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88...
• Loose shock in rear (noisey)
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:26:26 MST
  ...but then came back when I drove a dirt rode. Is there a 'special' shock bolt that should be used whith these vans? The...
• Re: It is NOT the shocks (Re: Sound Recording of my Mystery Noise)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:36 -0700
  ...like a loose shock. >> This happened to me once in my '85, and the shock bolts were loose. >> >> John Rodgers >> Clayartist and Moldmaker >> 88...
• Re: Shocks again
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:57:52 -0600
  ...I put the vice grips on the end of the rod where it has the flat ends and tried to hold it while turning...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 15:38:41 -0400
  ...Larry (happy with Yokohama Y370 LT tires) Bill Knight wrote: > All of the front suspension parts including OE Boge shocks plus KYB rear > shocks...
• Re: DPO damage from using the wrong shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:10:30 -0500
  ...Some nuts/washers, and a piece of threaded rod. Rod goes through one > hole, then washer/nut/nut/washer, then out the other hole...
• Re: H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:20:19 +1000
  ...FS - H&R Lowering springs and Koni shocks I recently purchased an 85 Transporter that had H&R lowering springs and adjustable red Koni...
• Re: Suggestions for lights and shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:16:46 -0600
  ...The outer > tie rod ends interchange with early Rabbit, Dashers, Siroccos, etc. Adding > the lift springs adds to the misery. With the vehicle raised...
• Tie Rod Outer Ball Joint R&R Questions (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:03:49 -0800
  ...penetrating oil, cleaned threads, put tie rod in vice + pounded on end of wrench to "shock" nut loose. TIA, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• Tire Passion was: ANOMOLY ALERT-Michelin Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 2000 08:59:51 EDT
  ...When I first got my Carat Vanagon, it rode like crap. I thought it was the shocks so I replaced all the shocks with...