I recently purchased an 85 Transporter that had H&R lowering springs and
adjustable red Koni shocks.  While the low rider look and feel may appeal to
some folks, I plan to use my truck as a truck and I want the stock ground
clearance and spring travel back so I can haul heavy stuff and drive off
pavement.

I had originally planned to simply replace just the springs but upon removal
of the H&R's and installation the new Boge springs, I have discovered that
the rear Koni shocks that came on my Transporter were built for use only on
a vehicle with the H&R lowering springs.  Fully extended, they are about
2-1/4" shorter than a rear KYB shock for the Vanagon and will not have
enough "up" travel if used on a non-lowered Vanagon.  The front Koni shocks
seem to fit just fine and have plenty of "up" travel with the taller
springs.  I don't have any spare Vanagon front shocks lying around to
compare them lengthwise but I have decided to sell the 4 H&R springs and 4
Koni shocks as a complete set.  I have read some opinions that using the
adjustable Koni shocks is important to maintain a comfortable ride when
using lowering springs.  YRMV.  These "red" Koni shocks are called "special"
on the Koni web site and are adjustable for stiffness but I do not have the
tool to adjust them.  I'm sure the tool is available or could be "home
made".

I have removed the rear Koni shocks and replaced them with the KYB's that
were on my Westy when I purchased it.  I will remove the front Koni shocks
when my new shocks arrive "in seven to ten working days".  All these items
are in very good condition and I would be happy to send photos to interested
buyers.

These items are HEAVY!  The 4 springs weigh just under 40.  The 2 rear
shocks weigh about 15 pounds.  I would guess the fronts weigh a little less
than the rears.  I am located on Bainbridge Island, 7 miles west of Seattle,
Washington.

Please contact me off list for questions and/or photos.

Andrew Martin

Bainbridge Island WA

campahvan@earthlink.net

ramblinvan@earthlink.net