Date:         Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:20:39 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How Do You Know If Your Springs Need To Be Replaced?
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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Sounds like you have stiff shocks. Your description fits that of a gas  

charged shock which is not responsive over small bumps. Remeber that a
Shock absorber is like a friction device that limits a springs  
tendency to cyclically compress and expand.

Chris.

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Dnia Apr 11, 2011 o godz. 18:18 Robert Stewart  
<robertmstewart@MAC.COM> napisał(a):

> I have an 88 Automatic Wolfsburg Edition Van with Bougue's (SP?) on  

> the front suspension and Koni Adjustable's on the rear.
>
> Before I replaced the the stock shocks with these the ride was very  

> bouncy and springy, now since the replacement over 4 years ago it  
> seems to have no bounce.
>
> Does this mean my springs are shot? When I get into the van and it's  

> does not move at all. If I hit a small bump it seems like the  
> between the shocks and springs nothing is compressing unless it's a  

> major bump. It appears as though I am feeling every little thing.
>
> I am just wondering because a friend has an 86 westy and his van  
> moves when you get into it, you can hear the springs flexing when  
> you get in, over bumps it seems more cushy and a nicer ride.
>
> Also I am wondering if I can put westy springs on my van from a junk  

> yard westy or syncro, will swapping my lower springs be a major  
> hassle? If so what will I need to do this?
>
> How will the ride change?
>
> Thanks for the thoughts.
>
> Rob
> 88 Wolfsburg (Facing seats & pop up table)
> Automatic
> New York