So if you install a strap or other device to limit travel where is the
advantage of the longer shock?

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Alistair Bell
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 10:46 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd

Unnecessary FUD.

It is simple to check the amount of suspension extension with syncro shocks
on 2wd van and if one is concerned that it is too much, install a strap to
limit travel.

No need to stay on the smooth roads.

alistair

On 2011-12-11, at 6:02 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> The shock is the power suspension stop. The Syncro shocks are longer.
> This increased travel means that when the wheel drops the axle shafts
> now get over extended and the rear springs can become loose and pop
> out. Keep to the smooth roads.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 12:51 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rear Shocks, syncro vs 2wd
>
> I installed syncro rear shocks on my 2WD '84 Vanagon, and never had a
> single problem of any kind after years of use.
> He may want them in this case for the increased range of travel.
>
> Mike B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: craig cowan
> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 11:28 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Rear Shocks, syncro vs 2wd
>
> A member of our Pittsburgh Vanagon club needs new rear shocks. He
> knows he has some kind of lift springs and believes now that they are
> syncro rear springs. He purchased 2wd factory shocks but is now
> concerned that syncro shocks are what he needs and that they're different.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Craig
> '87 SUNROOF Synco Westy Zetec
> '90 GL "New Bus"
> '85 GL about to head to pasture
>
>
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