The syncro Bilsteins were a special project and are not
available through Bilstein.  Bilsten does not make
shocks for the syncro.  Projectzwo used to sell
modified bilstein fronts for the syncro at $699 a
pair...but i do not know if they are still available.
The bilsteins we got were purchased through a
racing/fabrication shop as a one-time deal...they were
not purchased directly from Bilstein.  There was a five
set minimum.

I would go with the Old Man Emu shocks sold by ARB in
seattle....i drove Mark Drillock's syncro with OMEs and
they seemed to be a significant improvement over the
stockers and price is not much more than the Boges.

I used no special tools to change the shocks...it is a
demanding and difficult job, though...figure 4 hours
per side on your first attempt.

steve
Joel Cort wrote:
>
> Hi Steve,
>
> Sounds like you have been pretty busy with the testing
> and enjoying the Westy.  I'm envious of the San
> Fransicso test beds and great picnic spots.
>
> Could you please let me/us know where you purchased
> the Bilsteins for the Syncro and how much they cost
> you.
>
> Also, it sounds like you did all this yourself. Would
> you know what the dimensions are on the upper
> nut/allen  combination that holds the shock under the
> seats.  Basically what special tool did you use and
> where did you get it.  Bentley shows some funky VW
> tool (probably very expensive) but I know that there
> are other sockets with a split for the interior allen
> wrench out there.
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> Joel Cort
> 89 Syncro Westy - in the finger lakes of NY state
>