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Date:         Mon, 08 May 95 08:07:38 CDT
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From:         Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu>
Subject:      Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks

On Mon, 8 May 95 05:51:15 CDT Rich Smith said: >I was thinking that new shocks may improve the ride/handling on my '87 >Vanagon GL. While browsing the Bentley manual the other day in my spare >time, I noticed that it says that you need a special tool to undo the top >nut on the front shocks. Can it really be? Have you guys successfully done >this at home in your garage (or parking lot) without the VW tool? Also any >ideas on good replacement shocks?

yup. thass right. the special tool = Sears adjustable wrench. 8" or better handle. :) you have to hold the shaft of the shock (which has to small flat spots on it) while you loosen/tighten the nut just below it. big deal. ;)

i've replaced my shocks on vanagons now for 15 years, so ...

now, as to the brand. :( i kinda like Koni, but they are expensive and very hard to find in this country nowadays. one place i found last time was a fellow in san francisco who sold "old and obselete" shocks. :( another fellow in kentucky was willing to order them from Holland, but wanted $16 per shock "specialing ordering/handling fee" ... which put them up to about $86 per.

the only other shocks i've tried were the vw/dealer shocks, and Boge (which i didn't care for very much ... they didn't last but about 20,000 miles).

anybody ever try Monroe? you bread-loafs are soooooo lucky, to be able to waltz down to Poobah's Parts and get new shocks. :( i'm wondering what the story will be on the Eurovans when they start needing shocks. ???

joel


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