Date:         Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:42:26 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks,
Comments: To: Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com>
In-Reply-To:  <e82c4a6a-4306-4ff0-bb16-15cff3701c3d@dugbert.com>
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Chris’s site is so helpful. 

My 85 sits at about 17.5 If I’m measuring correctly.  I think my front used to be more like 18 but is sagging a bit. 
My 84 is not home yet so can’t compare, but I think even with the GW springs it is almost the same as my 85. 

It does make me worry a bit that the Koni shocks being recommended to me for the rear of the van may not be the correct length. 

Fingers crossed. 
 
Thanks for the link.
Eric Caron 



> On Nov 26, 2024, at 6:02 PM, Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric,
> 
> It's always something, isn't it?
> 
> If / when my HD Bilsteins start failing, I've been looking at:
> 
> https://t3technique.com/collections/025-motorsport-shifter/products/lifted-2wd-vanagon-shocks
> 
> They have standard and lifted versions.
> 
> toodle pip,
> -- 
>       Dug Smith         | Terry Pratchett: It's almost
> (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) |  impossible to ride a rock and roll
> (http://www.dugbert.com) |  motorbike and stay on for three verses.
> 
> 
> On 11/26/2024 14:00, Eric Caron wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>> I just had some prevention work done on my 84
>> Coolant hoses and pipes replaced.
>> and it is coming back with some recommendations for me to do on my own.
>> What is the list thinking  on rear shocks?
>> Mine are leaking and are currently Bilstein.  My shop is recommending Koni set to the stiffest setting.  Not sure I spelled that correctly.
>> I’ve done shocks before so I’ll plan to do that.  But, any thoughts on the shocks?
>> One factor, my van has a GW lift put in back in 2010.  It sits tall, but not much different then my 85.
>> These are the GW springs.
>> Tips on this work appreciated.
>> Eric Caron
>> Always doing projects on the vans!
>