The Astro shocks are usually listed as fitting Vanagon SYNCRO, since
Syncros use longer rear shocks than 2wd Vanagons. Someone probably
didn't read the application chart closely or assumed a Vanagon is Vanagon.

Mark

mike riley wrote:
>> "The shock length is also the lower or extended suspension stop. Some =
>> aftermarket shocks are too long."
>
> "Dennis is right" I put a pair of gabriel hijackers on the rear of my last van and they were listed for the vanagon and astro van.
> drove for a few thousand and did not notice anything.  Had some problems with the Michelin tires and had the van on a lift and noticed the rear axles binding during rotation. Dug into the specs for the shocks and found too much travel, these shocks  were made for an american van and just offered for the vanagon
> ......