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Subject:Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
From:C B
Date:Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:05:50 -0800

That's useful to know. Hmmm. As I said, there's nothing obvious on
visual inspection, such as a busted spring or blown mount.

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
> �RE: Collapsed Suspension
> First and foremost, it ain't the shock that has failed.� The shock does
> nothing to hold the suspension up.� Assuming a shock is the right one for
> the installation your ride/suspension height should be identical even with
> the shock removed from the vehicle.� Shocks will limit downward travel is
> there is no load on the wheel but should have no effect when the vehicle is
> stationary.
> So look for some other suspension component that has failed.
>

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Bretts

1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde"