>I was thinking that new shocks may improve the ride/handling on my '87
>Vanagon GL. While browsing the Bentley manual the other day in my spare
>time, I noticed that it says that you need a special tool to undo the top
>nut on the front shocks. Can it really be? Have you guys successfully done
>this at home in your garage (or parking lot) without the VW tool? Also any
>ideas on good replacement shocks?
>
>Rich Smith
>rich@indy.net
>'87 Vanagon GL
>'83 Vanagon GL (kinda redundant)
>'82 Vanagon (parts Van, Need any?)
>'81 Rabbit PU
>'73 Thing (2-tone white & rust)
>'57 Ragtop Oval (future restoration project)
>
>Hey Rich, I've got a 82 Westy and my side mirrors were stolen a week before 
I stored her last fall. Let me know if your 82 parts van has them intact. 
Tim in Madison,WI    sdhall1@students.wisc.edu