you can adjust the limit to suit, that is the advantage.

alistair

On 2011-12-11, at 2:28 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> 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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