> I have an '85 Wolfsburg Westy myself.  The front end was really high, even
> with a full tank and two adults, and the rear sagged horribly.
Just another data point for you guys 85GL with the sag butt
I read from  the guys on the samba who use the monroe coil over shocks
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=151963&postdays=0&postorder
=asc&start=20
Monroe SENSA-TRAC LOAD ADJ. 58595
I installed these 6 mths ago seems to work great
I had to bend a little body metal to get clearance for the spring but it
slide right in a part from that
shock travel & compression are within  1/4" of the orginals shock
Monroe/34971
Upper/lower Bolt on A=12MM & B=1 9/16
Compressed Length 13.375
Extended Length 21
Length of Travel 7.625

Monroe/58595
Upper/lower Bolt on A=� & B=1 5/8
Compressed Length 13
Extended Length 20.875
Length of Travel 7.875

I can load up with camping gear 3 mountain bikes
& I am still level at the rear
and I like a nice firm ride these do the trick for me