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Subject:List advice on winter repairs , shocks,
From:Eric Caron
Date:Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:18 -0500

Hi folks,

I just had some prevention work done on my 84 
Coolant hoses and pipes replaced.
and it is coming back with some recommendations for me to do on my own.

What is the list thinking  on rear shocks?

Mine are leaking and are currently Bilstein.  My shop is recommending Koni set to the stiffest setting.  Not sure I spelled that correctly.

I’ve done shocks before so I’ll plan to do that.  But, any thoughts on the shocks?

One factor, my van has a GW lift put in back in 2010.  It sits tall, but not much different then my 85.
These are the GW springs. 

Tips on this work appreciated.

Eric Caron 
Always doing projects on the vans!