Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:06:58 -0700
Reply-To: Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Shocks
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--- alfred bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> Which shock feels most like driving the original van? I would like to get
> back the Fahrvergnuegen.
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--- eric abercrombie <ericsaddress@cox.net> wrote:
> To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com
> From: "eric abercrombie" <ericsaddress@cox.net>
> Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:36:02 -0000
> Subject: [Syncro] Re: eric's new shocks - initial reactions
>
> Hi All
>
> No surprise to me, Aaron has decided to buy the "free" shocks I sent
> him for testing.
>
> There is another test driver out there who hasn't reported yet.
>
> The shocks in question are MX6's made by Procomp. They are a
> nitrogen charged monotube shock designed to be mounted with the body
> of the shock attached to the vehicle rather than the trailing arm.
> This helps reduce unsprung weight especially since the shocks are
> attached at the outboard end of the trailing arm.
>
> http://www.explorerprocomp.com/shocks_mx6.php
>
> Model # MX6053 Universal medium valving
>
> The greatest feature of these shocks is the adjustability. I like
> the stiffer setting for street, softest setting for off-roading.
> They are only 1/4" longer than OME's so they are pretty much a
> direct replacement.
>
> I have the MX6R reservoir version of these shocks on my 91 syncro
> westfalia and now have about 15k miles on them. I'm normally one for
> understatement but I think these are the best rear shocks ever
> installed on a syncro. Of course this is my opinion, your's may vary.
>
> The MX6R's are about $180 each, but the MX6's I sent Aaron are only
> about $80 each. I don't think you can beat the MX6's for a direct
> replacement rear syncro shock.
>
> I bought mine from www.4wheelparts.com
>
> The only modification needed to install the MX6's on a syncro is
> that the 1/2" metal sleeves in the rubber bushings need to be
> changed to 12mm ones. I was able to do this with a common vise.
>
> Procomp sent me a bunch of 12mm sleeves which I have given to Seth.
> If there is enough interest, I'm sure Seth would be willing to do a
> bulk order and install the 12mm sleeves.
>
> If test driver #2 decides to buy his set, I'll be ordering another
> set for my syncro Adventurewagen
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Syncro@yahoogroups.com, "Aaron" <aarondpearson@...> wrote:
> >
> > eric abercrombie mailed me a set of rear shocks for test piloting
> > purposes.
> >
> > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/27295
> >
> > this was after i posted a message about hating crosswinds, and
> > asking if ome shocks were really "all that". i've got a month to
> > test drive these, if i like them i can buy them, if not i can mail
> > them back. he won't tell me what brand they are, and has removed
> > the stickers. i'd prefer to stay in the dark, so i can test them
> > without bias.
> >
> > install:
> > http://aaron80027.tripod.com/id2.html
> >
> > i have a 1987 syncro westy, with an ej22 engine and 15" sa rheins
> > and 215/75r15 bfg at's. my old shocks were fairly new stock
> boges.
> > i just had it aligned (d. drew specs).
> >
> > they are white, adjustable gas-charged.
> >
> > i put them on last weekend, but i didn't get out until friday. i
> > drove up to mary jane, a ski area of rt 40 north of i70 in
> > colorado. i had them on the firmest setting, and i think they
> made
> > a huge difference. it wasn't crazy windy, but there were
> > significant gusts. the van kept it's line really well, and it
> > cornered (berthoud pass, anyone?) better than either of the
> syncros
> > i've owned. it was pretty rattly on the washboard to mj parking
> > lot, but i didn't try lowering the setting.
> >
> > i'll keep you posted. if anyone else wants to send me parts for
> > free, go right ahead.
> >
> > aaron
> > '87 syncro westy ej22
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