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  • Re: '83 rear shocks replacement

    Joel Walker · Mon, 18 Apr 94 13:39:51 CDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...seriously. * i found that extending the shock absorber was easier if i put the bolts into the shock absorber and pulled on one end...

  • Re: ubject: Re: Bumper Replacement

    phil zimmerman · Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:48:04 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...but then what? Discard Volvo's shock absorber mounts and attach to VW front mounts how? Retain Volvo shock/recoil mounts Can it also...

  • Re: sound of CV's?

    Karl Wolz · Fri, 13 Apr 2001 23:41:03 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    Loose CV bolts (BTDT), loose shock absorber mounting bolts (BTDT), worn out front tranny mount (yeah, that too!) Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leon...

  • Re: front shock bolt

    Old Volks Home · Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:23:51 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...15mmIDx28mmODx2.5mm thick (VW N0115343) In addition, these are usually grade 10.9 strength for the besting that shocks and suspension takes. Bolts from...

  • Re: Time for some Bilsteins

    Hector Zapata · Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:49:14 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...body of the shock absorber so it doesn't turn when you tighten the top nut. That's for the front pair only, the...

  • Re: Fabricated bumpers for Vanagon

    · Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:07:13 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...i have a front bumper off a '78 caprice, with heavy duty shock absorbers in it, and i am going to see if i...

  • The Dreaded PO

    John_K_Hopp · Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:55:20 -0600 (MDT) · Mailing-list archive

    ...To disguise this crime (against a then-brand-new $30-35 shock absorber, mind you), the PO put two big washers on each side...

  • Re: Cant we just swop sides? RE: westy lists to port

    Carrington, Tom · Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:49:26 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Once you undo one of the shock absorber bolts, the trailing arm drops low enough to release the spring on 2WD Vanagons. Fronts *would...

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