> I have an '85 Wolfsburg Westy myself. The front end was really high, even > with a full tank and two adults, and the rear sagged horribly. Just another data point for you guys 85GL with the sag butt I read from the guys on the samba who use the monroe coil over shocks http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=151963&postdays=0&postorder =asc&start=20 Monroe SENSA-TRAC LOAD ADJ. 58595 I installed these 6 mths ago seems to work great I had to bend a little body metal to get clearance for the spring but it slide right in a part from that shock travel & compression are within 1/4" of the orginals shock Monroe/34971 Upper/lower Bolt on A=12MM & B=1 9/16 Compressed Length 13.375 Extended Length 21 Length of Travel 7.625 Monroe/58595 Upper/lower Bolt on A=½ & B=1 5/8 Compressed Length 13 Extended Length 20.875 Length of Travel 7.875 I can load up with camping gear 3 mountain bikes & I am still level at the rear and I like a nice firm ride these do the trick for me |
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