Phil,

I got my KYB shocks from Ken at VANAGAIN.COM for my '85 Westy.  They fit
perfectly with no modifications.  You may have the wrong shocks.  Before you
grind, measure twice and call Bus Depot to compare numbers.

Chris.
----- Original Message -----
From: "phil stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 5:18 PM
Subject: KYB Shocks wont fit(rear).....Grind em down?

> The rear KYB's"for vanagon" I ordered from Bus-depot
> wont fit inside the top and bottom brackets-(where
> they mount to the frame) becouse the shock mounts are
> too wide-(where the bolt slides through the shock)
>
> Should I grind the shock mounts down 1/4" so they'll
> fit or send them back?
>
> Thanks
>
> Phil***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
> ***84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition GL--Rolling
> chassis(has NO engine)-FOR SALE/SE VENDE!!-Florida
> Title/2nd owner. AC, PS, 4spd. Deluxe Instrument
> panel(tach/digi-clock) Super clean interior/cabinets,
> all in good condition. captains chairs,  removable
> bench seat for 6 passenger capability. 2 tables/arms.
> Nice Curtains Body has rusty seams but none on top of
> front bumper. Nice Pop Top/Canvas. Sony Stereo. Could
> be perfect for a conversion project-Tiico? Subaru?
> ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(Also for sale)
>
>
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