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Date:         Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:19:43 +0000
Reply-To:     rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: front shock bolt
Comments: To: Rob Campbell <mantid@GMAIL.COM>

2WD or SYNCRO?


Make sure you get a bolt with the correct strength. A standard hardware bolt may be too weak.
Also I believe these have a special washer on them too.




Todd
'88 Westy
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Rob Campbell <mantid@GMAIL.COM>
> hello--
>
> In a remote area of northern california I've broken the bolt which
> holds the bottom of the shock absorber in place (Drivers side, if that
> matters).  I have a spare for the rear shocks, but it is not long
> enough.  Is anyone able to send me the specs for a replacement (I was
> able to find those for the rear at an ACE hardware store after a
> little searching, I am hoping the longer front bolt will also be
> possible to get from a non-VW specific source as well)
>
> thanks
>
> rob campbell, 87 westy
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