In a message dated 96-10-14 20:18:55 EDT, you write:

<< Ed Berroth suggested a call to Mark Anderson at ASI in San Diego regarding
 the shocks for $50 deal. I called Mark and he said that those shocks are
only
 for certain pickups but that he would give me a good deal because I know Ed.
 So I bought a set of shocks for $69 each plus $14 to drop ship all 4 to
 Vermont. Mark's business is suspensions for all cars including race cars and
 he seems like a very friendly guy. He has an 800 number for previous
 customers and suggested I post it. 
 800-683-2890. Bilstein makes one shock for all Vanagons.
 
 Thanks for the info Ed.
 
                                               John Sealy  >>
Im glad to help you guys out.I was in the business for many years and have
many wholesale connections nationwide.Some I can just refer you all to...some
I have to order myself.If anybody has a big order or group thing lewt me
know...I usually beat any price out there as i get a wholsalers break.Mark's
a great guy who has intimate contact w/ Bilstein.....I helped Cleve at
Bilstein develop the rear shocks for XJ Jaguars in the  mid80s so I usually
can get anything I want...even if it is not imported in US...Mark/Cleve will
get it for me.Feel free to call him and let him know I referred you guys to
him.I usually get around 40% off standard Bilstein list for most
applications.The truck shocks are 50 bucks for most truck/suv applications
and are a sweet deal(bilstein has had this price for 3 yrs. to compete
w/kyb,monroe,rancho etc.)If anyone out there has a truck...avail yourself of
this deal.SDee Ya.

Ed Berroth
84 Westy Wolf
87 Stinkcrow