I have had problems with my WBX missing which I initially put down to Vanagon Syndrome. I recently replaced the ignition coil after finding a slight crack on the top plate. This was causing an arc at different running situations. I have methodically gone through the entire electrical and mechanical maintenance schedule and would just like to make the point that often cracks in the coil, distributer, etc are not seen by the normal glance and can only be detected by replacement or removal and inspected under strong lighting.
With regard to shocks the BusDepot have a good price for their OME Boges Shocks and other brands. I am thinking of ordering a full set as that would make the shipping better value.
http://www.busdepot.com/suspension-shocks-struts?order=default_sort_order&dir=desc&q=shocks+syncro
Happy Travels
Dave