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Subject:Re: Syncro Suspension
From:Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
Date:Tue, 9 Jun 1998 04:45:48 -0400

Fred

Thanks for the heads-up call. I'll print this out and save it so that
when I get around to installing the shocks I'll be looking for any
problems in the below mentioned areas. Again thanks!

Tyrone
Big Pine Key, FL
87 Van. GL Syncro

Fred Porter wrote:
>
> I'll be suprised if the Gabriels really fit.  I bought one pair for the
> rear, the ones specified in my FLAPS applications list for the rear
> syncro, but they were not long enough extended and the fittings at
> either end weren't wide enough
> They were cheap though
> later,
> fred
>
> Tyrone & Marilyn Greene wrote:
> >
> > Steven,
> >
> > I don't know if you'all know this or not but Gabriel puts out an "Air
> > Adjustable Shock" called the "Precision Ride", part number 49215 that
> > sells for about $60.00 and with a "Lifetime Warrenty" which fits on the
> > REAR ONLY.
> >
> > I purchased a set just recently but haven't installed them yet. I'll let
> > you'all know how they turn out.
> >
> > I thought I'd give them a try because I figured it would nice to have
> > something that was adjustable and would give me more control on how my
> > Syncro would ride, whether on or off the road.
> >
> > Anyway, it's just another option to be considered.
> >
> > Tyrone
> > Big Pine Key, FL
> > 87 Van. GL Syncro
> > etc....