Date:         Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:05:50 -0800
Reply-To:     C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com>
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That's useful to know. Hmmm. As I said, there's nothing obvious on
visual inspection, such as a busted spring or blown mount.

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
>  RE: Collapsed Suspension
> First and foremost, it ain't the shock that has failed.  The shock does
> nothing to hold the suspension up.  Assuming a shock is the right one for
> the installation your ride/suspension height should be identical even with
> the shock removed from the vehicle.  Shocks will limit downward travel is
> there is no load on the wheel but should have no effect when the vehicle is
> stationary.
> So look for some other suspension component that has failed.
>



-- 
Bretts

1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde"