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Date:         Wed, 4 Feb 2004 08:06:57 EST
Reply-To:     THX0001@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How long have your shocks lasted?
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In a message dated 2/3/04 10:45:45 PM, felder@KNOLOGY.NET writes:


<< The shocks on my 90 have lasted over 180K miles. >>


Now, having owned 4 Vanagons (1 2WD, 3 Syncro's) I can say it is common for
the OE parts to lasts damn near forever.  The Syncro I recently retired had
over 215 Kmi. on the original shocks with no indications that they needed
replacement.  That van had its original front wheel bearings changed when one of them
started to go at 170Kmi.  One of the replacement bearings I got from
You-Know-Who had to be replaced within 30 Kmi.  That was enough reason for me to go to
the dealer for parts whenever possible.  I have developed a working
relationship with the dealer's parts guy and, now, he knocks off at least 30% just so
he doesn't have to hear my whining.


George
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