Re : Extra Lift Possibilities

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I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully for a trip.
Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real bonus.

Cheers,

Mark

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, erik Hoeflinger <erikhoeflinger@...> wrote:
>
>
> The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the amount
> of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec. Gowesty
> offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read hold up
> much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there just wasn't anything else available at the time.
>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: gary@...
> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks
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> New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and availability of OME.
> Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd front springs for increased lift?
> CheersGary
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@...
> www.twentytwentyone.net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782
> On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm . Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks Hi all
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> Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of
> questions:
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> 1. Are you happy with them?
> 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
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> Cheers
> Gary Cookson
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Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit too enthusiastically.

Is that what you mean by yours topping out?

Cheers
Gary

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 29/10/2009, at 10:39 AM, m.mullet wrote:

I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully for a trip. 
Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real bonus.

Cheers,

Mark

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, erik Hoeflinger <erikhoeflinger@ ...> wrote:
>
> 
> The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the amount
> of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec. Gowesty
> offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read hold up
> much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there just wasn't anything else available at the time.
> 
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> From: gary@...
> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks
> 
> 
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> Thanks Hartmut, I didn't realise that stretching springs was an option. Mine have gone a bit soft at the front and the shocks are very tired. 
> 
> New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and availability of OME.
> Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd front springs for increased lift?
> CheersGary
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@...
> www.twentytwentyone .net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782 
> On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm . Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks Hi all
> 
> Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of 
> questions:
> 
> 1. Are you happy with them?
> 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
> 
> Cheers
> Gary Cookson
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hi guys, just want to add my 2cents, my doka has come from the uk, the rear springs were broke, and the shoks were siezed, ARB are supplying OME shocks, not cheap and not quickly (about 3 week delivery time)
a company called BOYNES SPRINGS  are making me brand new springs, to my specs (slightly taller) for $190 each, approx 10 day delivery!! they are in WA (08) 9446 5666
i'm a little worried what i'll find under the front (well my wallet is) while ive got my van in bits i'm sending a whole heap of it away to be galvonised, inc trailing arms, engine support bars, front tray, skid bars, etc etc.
cheers jon

--- On Thu, 29/10/09, Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyone.net> wrote:

From: Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyone.net>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: OME Shocks
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Thursday, 29 October, 2009, 10:55 AM

 
Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit too enthusiastically.

Is that what you mean by yours topping out?

Cheers
Gary

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 29/10/2009, at 10:39 AM, m.mullet wrote:

I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully for a trip. 
Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real bonus.

Cheers,

Mark

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, erik Hoeflinger <erikhoeflinger@ ...> wrote:
>
> 
> The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the amount
> of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec. Gowesty
> offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read hold up
> much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there just wasn't anything else available at the time.
> 
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> From: gary@...
> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks
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> Thanks Hartmut, I didn't realise that stretching springs was an option. Mine have gone a bit soft at the front and the shocks are very tired. 
> 
> New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and availability of OME.
> Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd front springs for increased lift?
> CheersGary
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@...
> www.twentytwentyone .net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782 
> On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm . Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks Hi all
> 
> Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of 
> questions:
> 
> 1. Are you happy with them?
> 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
> 
> Cheers
> Gary Cookson
> 
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Jon,
 
In 5 years you will have forgotten the expense to fix up your new DOKA and be enjoying a vehicle you know ha been well sorted.
 
Keep it up.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
From: jon hornby
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: OME Shocks

 

hi guys, just want to add my 2cents, my doka has come from the uk, the rear springs were broke, and the shoks were siezed, ARB are supplying OME shocks, not cheap and not quickly (about 3 week delivery time)
a company called BOYNES SPRINGS  are making me brand new springs, to my specs (slightly taller) for $190 each, approx 10 day delivery!! they are in WA (08) 9446 5666
i'm a little worried what i'll find under the front (well my wallet is) while ive got my van in bits i'm sending a whole heap of it away to be galvonised, inc trailing arms, engine support bars, front tray, skid bars, etc etc.
cheers jon

--- On Thu, 29/10/09, Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyon e.net> wrote:

From: Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyon e.net>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re: OME Shocks
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Received: Thursday, 29 October, 2009, 10:55 AM

 
Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit too enthusiastically.

Is that what you mean by yours topping out?

Cheers
Gary

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 29/10/2009, at 10:39 AM, m.mullet wrote:

I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully for a trip. 
Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real bonus.

Cheers,

Mark

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, erik Hoeflinger <erikhoeflinger@ ...> wrote:
>
> 
> The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the amount
> of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec. Gowesty
> offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read hold up
> much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there just wasn't anything else available at the time.
> 
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> From: gary@...
> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks Hartmut, I didn't realise that stretching springs was an option. Mine have gone a bit soft at the front and the shocks are very tired. 
> 
> New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and availability of OME.
> Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd front springs for increased lift?
> CheersGary
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@...
> www.twentytwentyone .net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782 
> On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm . Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Gary Cookson
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks Hi all
> 
> Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of 
> questions:
> 
> 1. Are you happy with them?
> 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
> 
> Cheers
> Gary Cookson
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> 
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Hi Gary My shockies do the same thing on my camper. How can I tell if my shocks are Bilsteins or not. I would be interested to hear how you solve this problem. Greg

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial
> poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a
> bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit
> too enthusiastically.
>
> Is that what you mean by yours topping out?
>
> Cheers
> Gary
>
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@...
> www.twentytwentyone.net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782
>
> > > http://windowslive.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=845706
> > >
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Yeah the bang is what we shouldn't have.
I think from memory the maximum hub centre to bottom of wheel arch measurement is about 48cm. Anything more and you'll have shocks that don't have enough extension to stop the wheel before the limit of shock travel.( with OME shocks. )

All the best in your search.

Mark

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial
> poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a
> bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit
> too enthusiastically.
>
> Is that what you mean by yours topping out?
>
> Cheers
> Gary
>
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@...
> www.twentytwentyone.net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782
>
> On 29/10/2009, at 10:39 AM, m.mullet wrote:
>
> > I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
> > My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
> > you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
> > My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully
> > for a trip.
> > Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under
> > braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real
> > bonus.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, erik Hoeflinger
> > <erikhoeflinger@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> > > exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the
> > amount
> > > of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> > > spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec.
> > Gowesty
> > > offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read
> > hold up
> > > much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had
> > intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there
> > just wasn't anything else available at the time.
> > >
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > From: gary@
> > > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks
> > >
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> > > Thanks Hartmut, I didn't realise that stretching springs was an
> > option. Mine have gone a bit soft at the front and the shocks are
> > very tired.
> > >
> > > New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and
> > availability of OME.
> > > Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd
> > front springs for increased lift?
> > > CheersGary
> > > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > > 28 Gwynne St
> > > Richmond
> > > Vic 3121
> > > gary@
> > > www.twentytwentyone.net
> > > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > > Mob 0417 352782
> > > On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy
> > with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since
> > I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm
> > refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm .
> > Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the
> > corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> > Cookson
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks Hi all
> > >
> > > Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of
> > > questions:
> > >
> > > 1. Are you happy with them?
> > > 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> > > 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Gary Cookson
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Thanks Mark, not sure what to do other than change the shocks and springs. The bilsteins are definitely the longer variety for the syncro.

Seems a strange design that the suspension travel is limited by the shock absorber, maybe Les can shed some light on that one.

My camper is also heavy and on old springs so i'm surprised it is such an issue but the bang is there and it is too late to return the shocks as they've been on it a year now. With a full load of kids, camping equipment and the water tank full, it doesn't happen.

I've just measured from the centre of the hub to the bottom of the wheel arch and have 47cm.

Greg, to answer your question, just have a look behind the back wheel and see if your shocks have logos/part numbers on them.

Cheers
Gary



[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 30/10/2009, at 1:58 AM, m.mullet wrote:

Yeah the bang is what we shouldn't have.
I think from memory the maximum hub centre to bottom of wheel arch measurement is about 48cm. Anything more and you'll have shocks that don't have enough extension to stop the wheel before the limit of shock travel.( with OME shocks. )

All the best in your search.

Mark

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, Gary Cookson <gary@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial 
> poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a 
> bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit 
> too enthusiastically.
> 
> Is that what you mean by yours topping out?
> 
> Cheers
> Gary
> 
> [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> 28 Gwynne St
> Richmond
> Vic 3121
> gary@...
> www.twentytwentyone .net
> Tel 3 9429 1868
> Fax 3 9421 1110
> Mob 0417 352782
> 
> On 29/10/2009, at 10:39 AM, m.mullet wrote:
> 
> > I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
> > My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
> > you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
> > My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully 
> > for a trip.
> > Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under 
> > braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real 
> > bonus.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, erik Hoeflinger 
> > <erikhoeflinger@ > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> > > exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the 
> > amount
> > > of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> > > spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec. 
> > Gowesty
> > > offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read 
> > hold up
> > > much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had 
> > intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there 
> > just wasn't anything else available at the time.
> > >
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > > From: gary@
> > > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks Hartmut, I didn't realise that stretching springs was an 
> > option. Mine have gone a bit soft at the front and the shocks are 
> > very tired.
> > >
> > > New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and 
> > availability of OME.
> > > Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd 
> > front springs for increased lift?
> > > CheersGary
> > > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > > 28 Gwynne St
> > > Richmond
> > > Vic 3121
> > > gary@
> > > www.twentytwentyone .net
> > > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > > Mob 0417 352782
> > > On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy 
> > with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since 
> > I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm 
> > refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm . 
> > Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the 
> > corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com 
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Gary 
> > Cookson
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] OME Shocks Hi all
> > >
> > > Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of
> > > questions:
> > >
> > > 1. Are you happy with them?
> > > 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> > > 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Gary Cookson
> > >
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> Seems a strange design that the suspension travel is limited by the
> shock absorber, maybe Les can shed some light on that one.
>

This is common practice.

The bump stops are built into the shock absorber. Range Rover had a similar design and the aftermarket modifiers made a strap up to limit the suspension travel.

You either have the stops on the outside of the shock absorber or the inside. Volkswagen chose the inside. I do not see a problem here.

Phill
49
There is also the problem that if the suspension arms travel to far the half shafts will hit the spring plate base or outer CV housing and that would make a bang - no doubt.
 
Check your half shafts for a stripe where the two points would meet.
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: OME Shocks

 



> Seems a strange design that the suspension travel is limited by the
> shock absorber, maybe Les can shed some light on that one.
>

This is common practice.

The bump stops are built into the shock absorber. Range Rover had a similar design and the aftermarket modifiers made a strap up to limit the suspension travel.

You either have the stops on the outside of the shock absorber or the inside. Volkswagen chose the inside. I do not see a problem here.

Phill


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50
Thanks Phil, yes fair enough, i've seen those straps on older series Landies

It just seems like a lot of load for a shock absorber. If you look at the rear torsion bars on a beetle for example, the downward travel is contained by the outer spring plate which is a fairly solid bit of steel and they are usually in good shape after 30+ years. 

However, i'm sure VW know more about this than me so as long as i've got the correct shocks, i'm sure it will be ok, banging or not.

Scott, i had a look and no stripes.

G

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 30/10/2009, at 10:09 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:



> Seems a strange design that the suspension travel is limited by the 
> shock absorber, maybe Les can shed some light on that one.
> 

This is common practice.

The bump stops are built into the shock absorber. Range Rover had a similar design and the aftermarket modifiers made a strap up to limit the suspension travel.

You either have the stops on the outside of the shock absorber or the inside. Volkswagen chose the inside. I do not see a problem here.

Phill

__.
51

As Phill states, there are several methods of limiting wheel travel, with the shock absorber being used more than anything else.  The shock absorber rod is extremely strong in tension and is more than adequate to control wheel drop.  If a slightly short shock absorber is used, it should not cause problems apart from the snubbers getting more of a work-out than usual.  The rubber snubbers are also designed to take this load, which in turn implies that the correct snubbers have to be used.  That said, any clanging noise is not normal, in that there is metal to metal contact somewhere and the travel limiting function is not working as it should.

 

There is another component to this but one that I have not looked into.  The CV joint will have a maximum operating angle, beyond which a lot of stress is put on the cage and tracks but it is probable that the Syncro CV stays within the limit, even when extreme wheel drop is imposed by lifting the body relative to the at-rest wheel position.  Some of the US conversions are quite extreme and I wonder if they create CV problems for themselves.

 

Les

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: 30 October 2009 10:22
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: OME Shocks

 

 

There is also the problem that if the suspension arms travel to far the half shafts will hit the spring plate base or outer CV housing and that would make a bang - no doubt.

 

Check your half shafts for a stripe where the two points would meet.

 

 

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 10:09 AM

Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re: OME Shocks

 

 
This is common practice.

The bump stops are built into the shock absorber. Range Rover had a similar design and the aftermarket modifiers made a strap up to limit the suspension travel.

You either have the stops on the outside of the shock absorber or the inside. Volkswagen chose the inside. I do not see a problem here.

Phill

52
Gary, here's a link to an interesting post I found in regards to lifting a syncro and avoiding topping out of shocks. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2405738&postid=26337169
erik

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gary@twentytwentyone.net
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:36:48 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: OME Shocks

 
Thanks Phil, yes fair enough, i've seen those straps on older series Landies

It just seems like a lot of load for a shock absorber. If you look at the rear torsion bars on a beetle for example, the downward travel is contained by the outer spring plate which is a fairly solid bit of steel and they are usually in good shape after 30+ years. 

However, i'm sure VW know more about this than me so as long as i've got the correct shocks, i'm sure it will be ok, banging or not.

Scott, i had a look and no stripes.

G

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 30/10/2009, at 10:09 AM, plander@optusnet. com.au wrote:



> Seems a strange design that the suspension travel is limited by the 
> shock absorber, maybe Les can shed some light on that one.
> 

This is common practice.

The bump stops are built into the shock absorber. Range Rover had a similar design and the aftermarket modifiers made a strap up to limit the suspension travel.

You either have the stops on the outside of the shock absorber or the inside. Volkswagen chose the inside. I do not see a problem here.

Phill

__.


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53
Thanks Erik, have seen that Camo syncro build a few times. I wouldn't fancy my chances with those extended shocks if it came to getting an engineers report!

It's a good read though!
Gary
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 30/10/2009, at 11:33 AM, erik Hoeflinger wrote:

Gary, here's a link to an interesting post I found in regards to lifting a syncro and avoiding topping out of shocks. http://forums. vwvortex. com/zerothread? id=2405738&postid=26337169
erik

To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: gary@twentytwentyon e.net
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:36:48 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re: OME Shocks

 
Thanks Phil, yes fair enough, i've seen those straps on older series Landies

It just seems like a lot of load for a shock absorber. If you look at the rear torsion bars on a beetle for example, the downward travel is contained by the outer spring plate which is a fairly solid bit of steel and they are usually in good shape after 30+ years. 

However, i'm sure VW know more about this than me so as long as i've got the correct shocks, i'm sure it will be ok, banging or not.

Scott, i had a look and no stripes.

G

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyon e.net
www.twentytwentyone .net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 30/10/2009, at 10:09 AM, plander@optusnet. com.au wrote:



> Seems a strange design that the suspension travel is limited by the 
> shock absorber, maybe Les can shed some light on that one.
> 

This is common practice.

The bump stops are built into the shock absorber. Range Rover had a similar design and the aftermarket modifiers made a strap up to limit the suspension travel.

You either have the stops on the outside of the shock absorber or the inside. Volkswagen chose the inside. I do not see a problem here.

Phill

__.


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54
I am trying to get to the bottom of the banging at the rear end of my Syncro also.
I have just had a look and found a name and some numbers on the rear shockies. They are called Boge # 251 513 131G. I measured the distance from the middle of the hub to the bottom of the rear wheel arch and its 48cm. Not sure if the shockies or the springs are the problem here. Does anyone have any clues? Thanks Greg









--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "m.mullet" <m.mullet@...> wrote:
>
> Yeah the bang is what we shouldn't have.
> I think from memory the maximum hub centre to bottom of wheel arch measurement is about 48cm. Anything more and you'll have shocks that don't have enough extension to stop the wheel before the limit of shock travel.( with OME shocks. )
>
> All the best in your search.
>
> Mark
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial
> > poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a
> > bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit
> > too enthusiastically.
> >
> > Is that what you mean by yours topping out?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Gary
> >
> > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > 28 Gwynne St
> > Richmond
> > Vic 3121
> > gary@
> > www.twentytwentyone.net
> > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > Mob 0417 352782
> >
> > On 29/10/2009, at 10:39 AM, m.mullet wrote:
> >
> > > I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
> > > My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
> > > you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
> > > My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully
> > > for a trip.
> > > Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under
> > > braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real
> > > bonus.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, erik Hoeflinger
> > > <erikhoeflinger@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> > > > exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the
> > > amount
> > > > of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> > > > spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec.
> > > Gowesty
> > > > offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read
> > > hold up
> > > > much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had
> > > intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there
> > > just wasn't anything else available at the time.
> > > >
> > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > From: gary@
> > > > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> > > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Hartmut, I didn't realise that stretching springs was an
> > > option. Mine have gone a bit soft at the front and the shocks are
> > > very tired.
> > > >
> > > > New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and
> > > availability of OME.
> > > > Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd
> > > front springs for increased lift?
> > > > CheersGary
> > > > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > > > 28 Gwynne St
> > > > Richmond
> > > > Vic 3121
> > > > gary@
> > > > www.twentytwentyone.net
> > > > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > > > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > > > Mob 0417 352782
> > > > On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy
> > > with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since
> > > I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm
> > > refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm .
> > > Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the
> > > corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> > > Cookson
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks Hi all
> > > >
> > > > Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of
> > > > questions:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Are you happy with them?
> > > > 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> > > > 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
> > > >
> > > > Cheers
> > > > Gary Cookson
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
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Hi Greg,do you have a tow bar?As I have a knock in the rear when turning hard left which I have discovered that it is the exhaust hitting the tow-bar.I have just replaced all 4 shocks with Old Man Emus.Fronts not easy!

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "greg_navarro95" <greg_navarro95@...> wrote:
>
>
> I am trying to get to the bottom of the banging at the rear end of my Syncro also.
> I have just had a look and found a name and some numbers on the rear shockies. They are called Boge # 251 513 131G. I measured the distance from the middle of the hub to the bottom of the rear wheel arch and its 48cm. Not sure if the shockies or the springs are the problem here. Does anyone have any clues? Thanks Greg
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "m.mullet" <m.mullet@> wrote:
> >
> > Yeah the bang is what we shouldn't have.
> > I think from memory the maximum hub centre to bottom of wheel arch measurement is about 48cm. Anything more and you'll have shocks that don't have enough extension to stop the wheel before the limit of shock travel.( with OME shocks. )
> >
> > All the best in your search.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Gary Cookson <gary@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks Mark, my van is a full camper and has a fairly substantial
> > > poptop so i think it is pretty heavy. The bilsteins on the back make a
> > > bit of bang when fully extended say if i go over a speed bump a bit
> > > too enthusiastically.
> > >
> > > Is that what you mean by yours topping out?
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Gary
> > >
> > > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > > 28 Gwynne St
> > > Richmond
> > > Vic 3121
> > > gary@
> > > www.twentytwentyone.net
> > > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > > Mob 0417 352782
> > >
> > > On 29/10/2009, at 10:39 AM, m.mullet wrote:
> > >
> > > > I would recommend GoWesty springs/OME shocks as a good combination.
> > > > My only comment is that unless you're running a reasonably heavy van
> > > > you'll have shock extension issues on rough tracks.
> > > > My van is a basic camper and tops out except when loaded up fully
> > > > for a trip.
> > > > Apart from that it's a very comfortable ride with less dive under
> > > > braking and less corner roll. And the ground clearance is a real
> > > > bonus.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > >
> > > > Mark
> > > >
> > > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, erik Hoeflinger
> > > > <erikhoeflinger@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > The 2wd springs are a cheap way to add some lift though I'm not sure
> > > > > exactly how much they give? I know the camber angle limits the
> > > > amount
> > > > > of lift you can achieve over stock to 2" unless you fit control arm
> > > > > spacers which allow wheel alignment to be brought back to spec.
> > > > Gowesty
> > > > > offer 2" lift springs for the syncro which from what I've read
> > > > hold up
> > > > > much better than stock springs as far as sagging goes. I had
> > > > intended to source a set of seikel springs at one point as there
> > > > just wasn't anything else available at the time.
> > > > >
> > > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > From: gary@
> > > > > Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:41 +1100
> > > > > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks Hartmut, I didn't realise that stretching springs was an
> > > > option. Mine have gone a bit soft at the front and the shocks are
> > > > very tired.
> > > > >
> > > > > New bilsteins on the rear . I've asked ARB for a price and
> > > > availability of OME.
> > > > > Did I read somewhere that most European Syncro owners fit the 2wd
> > > > front springs for increased lift?
> > > > > CheersGary
> > > > > [2 0 / 2 1 Design]
> > > > > 28 Gwynne St
> > > > > Richmond
> > > > > Vic 3121
> > > > > gary@
> > > > > www.twentytwentyone.net
> > > > > Tel 3 9429 1868
> > > > > Fax 3 9421 1110
> > > > > Mob 0417 352782
> > > > > On 27/10/2009, at 7:08 PM, Hartmut Kiehn wrote:Gary, yes I'm happy
> > > > with OME shockers I use Seikel Springs Find them too hard now, since
> > > > I don't use the truck for heavy loads anymore. Currently I'm
> > > > refitting the originals which I had stretched by 25mm .
> > > > Muller&Muller organized this for me. The shocks I bought round the
> > > > corner in some SCA shop. Hartmut From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary
> > > > Cookson
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 2:21 PM
> > > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] OME Shocks Hi all
> > > > >
> > > > > Those of you have fitted Old Man Emu Shocks I have a couple of
> > > > > questions:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. Are you happy with them?
> > > > > 2. What springs are you using if not the stockers?
> > > > > 3. Where did you buy them in Australia?
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers
> > > > > Gary Cookson
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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> >
>
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> I am trying to get to the bottom of the banging at the rear end of my
> Syncro also.
> I have just had a look and found a name and some numbers on the rear
> shockies. They are called Boge # 251 513 131G. I measured the distance
> from the middle of the hub to the bottom of the rear wheel arch and its
> 48cm. Not sure if the shockies or the springs are the problem here.
> Does anyone have any clues? Thanks Greg
>
>
>


They are the standard shocks as supplied to Australian syncros.

Banging is normal from new.
57
Thanks for your feedback, The vehicle is not fitted with a tow bar, I know your not prophets but if I replace the current rear shocks with OME is this likely to stop the bangng. (given the measurement of 48cm from centre of hub to bottom of the wheel arch). Greg

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
>
>
> > I am trying to get to the bottom of the banging at the rear end of my
> > Syncro also.
> > I have just had a look and found a name and some numbers on the rear
> > shockies. They are called Boge # 251 513 131G. I measured the distance
> > from the middle of the hub to the bottom of the rear wheel arch and its
> > 48cm. Not sure if the shockies or the springs are the problem here.
> > Does anyone have any clues? Thanks Greg
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> They are the standard shocks as supplied to Australian syncros.
>
> Banging is normal from new.
>
58

Greg,   for what it’s worth I am on 48 cms too with OME shocks, never heard any strange noises unless I am deaf.    Hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg_navarro95
Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2009 11:32 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: OME Shocks

 

 

Thanks for your feedback, The vehicle is not fitted with a tow bar, I know your not prophets but if I replace the current rear shocks with OME is this likely to stop the bangng. (given the measurement of 48cm from centre of hub to bottom of the wheel arch). Greg

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:

>
>
>
> > I am trying to get to the bottom of the banging at the rear end of my
> > Syncro also.
> > I have just had a look and found a name and some numbers on the rear
> > shockies. They are called Boge # 251 513 131G. I measured the
distance
> > from the middle of the hub to the bottom of the rear wheel arch and
its
> > 48cm. Not sure if the shockies or the springs are the problem here.
> > Does anyone have any clues? Thanks Greg
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> They are the standard shocks as supplied to Australian syncros.
>
> Banging is normal from new.
>

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Thanks Hartmut. Greg

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Hartmut Kiehn" <hartis@...> wrote:
>
> Greg, for what it's worth I am on 48 cms too with OME shocks, never heard
> any strange noises unless I am deaf. Hartmut
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg_navarro95
> Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2009 11:32 AM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: OME Shocks
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for your feedback, The vehicle is not fitted with a tow bar, I know
> your not prophets but if I replace the current rear shocks with OME is this
> likely to stop the bangng. (given the measurement of 48cm from centre of hub
> to bottom of the wheel arch). Greg
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , plander@ wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > I am trying to get to the bottom of the banging at the rear end of my
> > > Syncro also.
> > > I have just had a look and found a name and some numbers on the rear
> > > shockies. They are called Boge # 251 513 131G. I measured the distance
> > > from the middle of the hub to the bottom of the rear wheel arch and its
> > > 48cm. Not sure if the shockies or the springs are the problem here.
> > > Does anyone have any clues? Thanks Greg
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > They are the standard shocks as supplied to Australian syncros.
> >
> > Banging is normal from new.
> >
>
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again from memory the extended distance of OME rear shocks ( eye to eye centre ) is 595mm. Check the extended distance of the boges.
At the height you've mentioned ( 48cm ) the OME's should be ok.

Mark

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "greg_navarro95" <greg_navarro95@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for your feedback, The vehicle is not fitted with a tow bar, I know your not prophets but if I replace the current rear shocks with OME is this likely to stop the bangng. (given the measurement of 48cm from centre of hub to bottom of the wheel arch). Greg
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@ wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > I am trying to get to the bottom of the banging at the rear end of my
> > > Syncro also.
> > > I have just had a look and found a name and some numbers on the rear
> > > shockies. They are called Boge # 251 513 131G. I measured the distance
> > > from the middle of the hub to the bottom of the rear wheel arch and its
> > > 48cm. Not sure if the shockies or the springs are the problem here.
> > > Does anyone have any clues? Thanks Greg
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > They are the standard shocks as supplied to Australian syncros.
> >
> > Banging is normal from new.
> >
>