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Brakes and suspension

Shock absorber

suspension
vanagon
t25

EN · machine-assisted draft

A suspension damper that controls spring oscillation after the wheels cross a bump and helps maintain tire contact and road control. Paruzzi’s front oil-filled listing is for Vanagon/T25 except Syncro, and the catalog lists Syncro dampers separately. “Shock absorber” describes a function, not a complete fitment; front/rear position and Syncro configuration matter.

Paruzzi separates the standard front shock absorber from its Syncro application.

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