Here is some info I just received from the importer of the shocks

Brent Christensen
'89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"
'91 Taurus SHO (For Sale)
'95 Cherokee Sport

----- Original Message -----
From: john clelland <johnc@acme-outfitters.com>
To: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@mindspring.com>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 1999 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: '89 VW Vanagon Syncro Westfalia

>
> the struts and shock that are engineered for your syncro are old man emu
> nitrochargers, not the long travel remote (ltr shocks), sorry.
>
> please be advised that i have had both style shocks on my own land
> cruiser (i have the ltrs on at the moment), and have noticed now
> appreciable difference in the two from a performance standpoint.
> granted, the ltrs are rebuildable, and very trick, but unless your
> planning on racing your syncro in the baja 1000, i do not think the ltrs
> would be the shock/struts for your application.  the nitrochargers are
> truly an awesome performer, providing firm control, yet still being
> supple enough to provide comfort.
>
> pricing and availability on these components are as follows:
>
>      N37 rear shocks are in stock in australia now,
>      and are priced at $92.53 each, f.o.b. seattle, wa.
>
>      N38S front struts have a 4 week lead time in australia,
>      and will take approx. 2 weeks after that to arrive here
>      in states, and are priced at $112.10 each f.o.b. seattle, wa.
>
> shipping cost can be calculated if you advise a shipping address.
>
> cheers,
>
> johnc
>
>
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>
>

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