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Date:         Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:06 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject:      Re: factory syncro shock absorbers

In a message dated 95-10-31 20:24:40 EST, drew@interport.net (Derek Drew) writes:

>Hopefully, the front shocks for the 16" version of the Vanagon would have >the effect of raising the vehicle further off the ground but we cannot tell >without actually ordering them to see. > > I can't see how the absorber could raise the height of the vehicle without also changing the springs. With the standard springs a longer shock would just squish down more since it doesn't actually carry the load of the vehicle, but just "absorbs" bouncing motions. A longer shock might even bottom out when squished to the shorter ride height.

Jim Davis 87 Syncro 88 Wolfsburg


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