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• 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...
• '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...
• 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...
• 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 - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 16:33:45 -0500
  ...the tubular piece on the frame the holds the > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes > through a hole in...
• 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...
• 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@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
  ...the tubular piece on the frame the holds > > the > > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes > > through a hole in...
• 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: 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...
• 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
• 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: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 22:13:50 -0400
  ...was undamaged but the > shock-absorbers were compressed and had to be replaced. > >> > Most of the shock absorbers on bumpers can be pulled back...
• Used shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc
  Tue, 23 May 2017 12:46:39 -0700
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• 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
• 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: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 06:18:56 -0500
  ...the tubular piece on the frame the holds >>> the >>> front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock goes >>> through a hole in...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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
• Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:06 -0500
  ...actually ordering them to see. > > I can't see how the absorber could raise the height of the vehicle without also changing the springs...
• 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...
• Re: '84 Vanagon from shock absorber mounting question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 12:55:01 -0500
  ...the tubular piece on the frame the > > > > holds > > > > the > > > > front shock absorber? � I know the top of the shock > > > > goes > > > > through a hole in...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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: 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...
• 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.
• Re: life span of shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 May 2017 16:16:06 +0000
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• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report)
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 09:22:10 -0700
  ...how old are the springs and shock absorbers? what brand are they? btw.. I am about 25 miles south of Eugene, in Cottage Grove...
• Re: Caught offside!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:20:57 +1200
  ...shock absorber (damper) motor (engine) boot (trunk) wing (fender) rocker panel (sill) mag wheel (aluminum alloy) trafficator (indicator) propshaft (driveshaft) IRS (for CV-jointed...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:58:54 -0800
  RE: Best Shocks I've run KYBs on two Westfalias and Bilsteins on one. KYBs are fine for flat, smooth highways but very harsh...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:12:04 -0700
  some old cars use the same cupped steel washers for the upper bold of the shock absorbers. I went to a junk yard, open...
• Broken front drive shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
  ...Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the spring has almost no wear...
• Broken front drive shaft.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 00:53:04 -0500
  ...Of course it was helped by the rusted off broken spring perch on the shock absorber. Amazing how the spring has almost no wear...
• 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 - 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...
• 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: 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...
• 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: 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...
• Fridge - Blockage at the cooling unit?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:02:48 -0400
  ...On the Absorber area (the fins at the bottom), I can keep my hand without any problem on the first bend between the two...
• Re: Upper ball joint noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:44:12 -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: 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: 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: 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...
• DOT removes gas shocks from HazMat classification
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 23 May 1996 13:39:09 CST6CDT
  ...has recended the Hazardous Materials shipping classification for gas-pressurized shock absorbers. So, when the mail order company now tries to nick you $5...
• 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.
• 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 - 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...