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Subject:Question about Air Shock Technology
From:Marshall Ruskin
Date:Wed, 8 Mar 2000 18:55:40 -0600

Hi Volks:

Since my Westy is too tall to fit into our buildings underground parkade, I
am interested in whether electric air shocks can be used to change the
height.  Some questions:

1.    Do air shocks eliminate the need for a coil spring?
2.    Can they be adjusted on a regular (twice daily) basis without failing?
3.    Can they be used to Lower the van below "normal" - as well as raise
it?
4.    Can they be used in a very cold climate?

TIA

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"