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Subject:Re: Vanagon Shocks
From:Steve
Date:Thu, 25 Mar 1999 19:31:39 -0800

Steve,  what's your opinion of Old Man Emu shocks realtive to Konis?  Have
you ever tried the OMEs.
steve

Stephen Overmyer wrote:

> At 11:13 PM 24/03/99 -0800, you wrote:
> >From:    Steve <Steve@SCHWENK-LAW.COM>
> >Subject: Re: Vanagon shocks
> >
> >http://www.bilstein.com/
> >http://www.koni-na.com/
> >
> >The koni site does not list a shock for the vanagon...but i would call
> >them and find out as they do not list everything.  800 922 2616
> >steve
> >
>
>  Well they sure make them'cos I have them on my T3 .They are adjustable
>  so the stiffness can be varied to suit individual preferences.
>  Great shocks.The van sticks to the road like s%$* to a blanket
>  (although the stiffer sway bar & 15x7" wheels might help too)
>  They are rebuildable too so you have shocks for the life of the van
>  if you wish.
>  Got them on the Crew Cab too and handling/ride is excellent.
>
>  I set them in the middle position and find it a nice compromise
>  between stiffness & comfort.
>
>  I *may* still have some literature for part no's if anyone needs
>  that info...
>
>  Cheers,
>
>  Steve O
>  Blue Mountains NSW Aus.
>  '92 Transporter WBX
>  '76 Crew Cab
>  '68 Beetle Deluxe