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Subject:Loose shock in rear (noisey)
From:Kris Estes
Date:Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:26:26 MST

Hello everyone,
I have a 88 westy that I got only a few months ago.  The previous owner had
just had the rear shocks replaced with a set of Monroe's (Gas).  Anyway, I
posted a few weeks back wondering how much interior noise is normal since I
was getting a lot of it when the rear wheels would go over a bump.  I
recieved a response from a person (thanks) who nailed it right on the head
and suggested that one of my shocks may be loose at the mount.  I took the
top bolt out and inspected it (a little wear on one side) and replaced it.
The noise definitely went away (a lot less interior noise) for a bit but
then came back when I drove a dirt rode. Is there a 'special' shock bolt
that should be used whith these vans? The bolt used looks like the original
but I am not certain the garage improvised.  Anyone ever heard of this?
Thank you so much for any suggestions

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