The upper and lower bolts are the same length and pitch. Remove the
lower bolt and drive the Vanagon to the store to match it up. You can
drive without the shock but don't do it too far or too fast as handling
especially on curves is negatively affected.

Mark

Mike Ray wrote:
>
> Otay, driving hope last night in Eeore, I get this loud banging in the back
> and then I'm riding a wave. Ops. I seam to have lost my upper shock bolt!
> Eeore has been the daily transportation for a few weeks now while I fix up
> the other car. I'm now on the ol mountain bike this morning. NONE of the
> dealers here have the bolt in stock. I'll try a FLAPS on the way home but
> need to know what size that bolt is. Otherwise, there's 10 more miles of
> riding in the schedule for today (not like I don't need it)!
>
> Anyone have the spec lying around?
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Mikey and Eeore (`87 Westy)