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Date:         Wed, 15 May 2013 09:49:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: SA rear shocks from '01 group purchase
In-Reply-To:  <11C26F78291844DF9E8385F42AB03976@gmail.com>
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Thanks, Thomas. As I mentioned in another email, I am putting these on a lightweight 16" Doka. Stiffness might be an issue. IIRC, Derek's campers weigh about 2500+ heavier than my unladen Doka. That's like an aircooled Bug heavier than my truck. I suppose a full load of cargo could solve that concern.;-)

BenT sent from my electronic leash

On May 15, 2013, at 6:53 AM, Thomas wrote:

> I ran a set of these for a couple of years, but unfortunately I can't help you out, as I can't remember any issues with them topping out. My issue with them was that they were pretty stiff, but I've got an '87 -- supposedly that was less of an issue with the front suspension geometry of the later vans, or so I remember Derek Drew mentioning in a email exchange back then. Derek was a huge fan of those shocks (at least at the time), he may be able to better help you out.


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