| Subject: | Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, |
| From: | Dug Smith <dug@DUGBERT.COM> |
| Date: | Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:02:42 -0800 |
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,
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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!