could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking to
buy front and back
Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for front
$298 for back
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Thank you in Advance
Robert
> muddy3267 <marg_bill@westnet.com.au> wrote:Be carefull.
>
> Hi Robert. The shocks on ebay are being offered by an automotive parts
> supplier in Kempsey called 'ultra cheap auto'. The proprietor is Allan
> Manning. A few years ago he bought a job lot of shocks(shipping
> containers full) at an auction.
Gday Robert and ALL,
Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale for a week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and I rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off but heh, figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.
So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full set of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that in itself is a bonus.
Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an amateur like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my limitations, would I be able to carry out this procedure?
Cheers.
Ken
--- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 <mmultihull1@yahoo.com> wrote:
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----- Original Message -----From: Ken GarrattSent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:22 AMSubject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
Gday Robert and ALL,Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale for a week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and I rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off but heh, figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full set of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that in itself is a bonus.Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an amateur like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my limitations, would I be able to carry out this procedure?Cheers.Ken
--- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 <mmultihull1@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: mmultihull1 <mmultihull1@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] shocks
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
Hi everyone
could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking to
buy front and back
Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for front
$298 for back
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Thank you in Advance
Robert
Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro. Find out more.
> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Gday Robert and ALL,
> Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> ��
> I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale for a
> week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and I
> rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off but heh,
> figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.
> ��
> So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full set
> of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that in
> itself is a bonus.
> ��
> Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an amateur
> like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my limitations, would
> I be able to carry out this procedure?
> ��
> Cheers.
> ��
> Ken
>
> --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 <mmultihull1@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: mmultihull1 <mmultihull1@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi everyone
> could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking to
> buy front and back
> Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for front
> $298 for back
> Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> Thank you in Advance
> Robert
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro.
> Find out more
>just be sure you have quality spring clamps.I changed mine years agoand found out the hard way that cheap clamps can slip off and the
> Gday Robert and ALL,for a week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill
> Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> Â
> I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale
> Âset of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that
> So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full
> Âinstalling the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an
> Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> Âto
> Cheers.
> Â
> Ken
>
> --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 <mmultihull1@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: mmultihull1 <mmultihull1@...>
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi everyone
> could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking
> buy front and backPro. Find out more
> Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for front
> $298 for back
> Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> Thank you in Advance
> Robert
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver
>
----- Original Message -----From: bergodazSent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 9:39 AMSubject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: shocks>just be sure you have quality spring clamps.I changed mine years ago
and found out the hard way that cheap clamps can slip off and the
result being an exploding spring -very dangerous possibly deadly.Be
careful ! Good luck, Eddie..![]()
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>
> You may need a good spring compressor. Ron, just did one using a hoist
and had a little bit of trouble fitting his spring compressor in the
confined space.
>
>
>
> > Ken Garratt unclekenz@... wrote:
> >
> > Gday Robert and ALL,
> > Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> > Â
> > I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale
for a
> > week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and I
> > rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off but heh,
> > figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.
> > Â
> > So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full
set
> > of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that in
> > itself is a bonus.
> > Â
> > Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> > installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an
amateur
> > like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my limitations,
would
> > I be able to carry out this procedure?
> > Â
> > Cheers.
> > Â
> > Ken
> >
> > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 mmultihull1@... wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: mmultihull1 mmultihull1@...
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone
> > could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking
to
> > buy front and back
> > Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for front
> > $298 for back
> > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> > Thank you in Advance
> > Robert
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro.
> > Find out more
>
Ken,
There is a completely safe way of removing the front springs without using spring compressors. I have successfully accomplished this and passed on the method to Andy Keith who had to replace his springs during his trip around Oz. If you are interested in the method I can pmail it to you – it is quite straight forward.
Yurik
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 7:45 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
Regrettably I don't have a hoist here, just a jack and vehicle stands.
In my next life, when I build my next place I'll construct one of those
under vehicle mechanics pits below floor level. Be handy for us syncro
nuts.
So are you saying just using a jack and jack stands and only
concentrating on one at a time, may still be problematic?
I do have the VAG workshop manuals and Bentley syncro extract, they
certainly help but I reckon in a lot of cases, the authors expect
assumed knowledge when it comes to procedure, technique and problem
solving, let alone special tools, leaving amateurs somewhat befuddled.
Still, all things being realistic, happy to give it a go.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com,
plander@... wrote:
>and had a little bit of trouble fitting his spring compressor in the
> You may need a good spring compressor. Ron, just did one using a hoist
>for a
>
>
> > Ken Garratt unclekenz@... wrote:
> >
> > Gday Robert and ALL,
> > Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> > Â
> > I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale
> > week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and Iset
> > rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off but heh,
> > figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.
> > Â
> > So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full
> > of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that inamateur
> > itself is a bonus.
> > Â
> > Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> > installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an
> > like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my limitations,would
> > I be able to carry out this procedure?to
> > Â
> > Cheers.
> > Â
> > Ken
> >
> > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 mmultihull1@... wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: mmultihull1 mmultihull1@...
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone
> > could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking
> > buy front and back
> > Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for front
> > $298 for back
> > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> > Thank you in Advance
> > Robert
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro.
> > Find out more
>
----- Original Message -----From: Yurik OrlowskySent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 10:16 AMSubject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
Ken,
There is a completely safe way of removing the front springs without using spring compressors. I have successfully accomplished this and passed on the method to Andy Keith who had to replace his springs during his trip around Oz. If you are interested in the method I can pmail it to you it is quite straight forward.
Yurik
From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 7:45 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] shocks
Regrettably I don't have a hoist here, just a jack and vehicle stands.
In my next life, when I build my next place I'll construct one of those
under vehicle mechanics pits below floor level. Be handy for us syncro
nuts.
So are you saying just using a jack and jack stands and only
concentrating on one at a time, may still be problematic?
I do have the VAG workshop manuals and Bentley syncro extract, they
certainly help but I reckon in a lot of cases, the authors expect
assumed knowledge when it comes to procedure, technique and problem
solving, let alone special tools, leaving amateurs somewhat befuddled.
Still, all things being realistic, happy to give it a go.
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, plander@... wrote:
>
> You may need a good spring compressor. Ron, just did one using a hoist
and had a little bit of trouble fitting his spring compressor in the
confined space.
>
>
>
> > Ken Garratt unclekenz@.. . wrote:
> >
> > Gday Robert and ALL,
> > Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> > Â
> > I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale
for a
> > week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and I
> > rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off but heh,
> > figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.
> > Â
> > So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full
set
> > of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that in
> > itself is a bonus.
> > Â
> > Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> > installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an
amateur
> > like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my limitations,
would
> > I be able to carry out this procedure?
> > Â
> > Cheers.
> > Â
> > Ken
> >
> > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 mmultihull1@ ... wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: mmultihull1 mmultihull1@ ...
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] shocks
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone
> > could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking
to
> > buy front and back
> > Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for front
> > $298 for back
> > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> > Thank you in Advance
> > Robert
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro.
> > Find out more
>
>using
> Ken,
>
>
>
> There is a completely safe way of removing the front springs without
> spring compressors. I have successfully accomplished this and passedon the
> method to Andy Keith who had to replace his springs during his triparound
> Oz. If you are interested in the method I can pmail it to you itis quite
> straight forward.those
>
>
>
> Yurik
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
> Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 7:45 AM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
>
>
>
>
> Regrettably I don't have a hoist here, just a jack and vehicle stands.
> In my next life, when I build my next place I'll construct one of
> under vehicle mechanics pits below floor level. Be handy for us syncrohoist
> nuts.
>
> So are you saying just using a jack and jack stands and only
> concentrating on one at a time, may still be problematic?
>
> I do have the VAG workshop manuals and Bentley syncro extract, they
> certainly help but I reckon in a lot of cases, the authors expect
> assumed knowledge when it comes to procedure, technique and problem
> solving, let alone special tools, leaving amateurs somewhat befuddled.
> Still, all things being realistic, happy to give it a go.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , plander@ wrote:
> >
> > You may need a good spring compressor. Ron, just did one using a
> and had a little bit of trouble fitting his spring compressor in thein
> confined space.
> >
> >
> >
> > > Ken Garratt unclekenz@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Gday Robert and ALL,
> > > Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> > > Â
> > > I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on sale
> for a
> > > week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and I
> > > rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off but heh,
> > > figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.
> > > Â
> > > So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a full
> set
> > > of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz .... that
> > > itself is a bonus.front
> > > Â
> > > Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> > > installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an
> amateur
> > > like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my limitations,
> would
> > > I be able to carry out this procedure?
> > > Â
> > > Cheers.
> > > Â
> > > Ken
> > >
> > > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 mmultihull1@ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: mmultihull1 mmultihull1@
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi everyone
> > > could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro looking
> to
> > > buy front and back
> > > Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for
> > > $298 for back
> > > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> > > Thank you in Advance
> > > Robert
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro.
> > > Find out more
> >
>
> Yurik,
>
> If it is a safe method, it is worth telling all of us, particularly if
> Andy and Melissa did a change on the road.
Hi Ken,
Larry Hamm has succinctly described the procedure. I would add that the front end should be supported on stands sufficiently high enough so that a bottle jack (or floor jack) can be placed under the lower control arm at the radius rod end and that there is enough space for the spring to decompress. Next remove the lower nut off the stabilizer link and remove the upper ball joint from the upper control arm. Lift the strut slightly by the bottle jack to remove the tension on the top strut nut. Remove this top nut and lower the bottle jack to decompress the spring. The spring can now be removed by swivelling the strut out and lifting the spring off. Note the strut does not have to be completely removed for the spring removal.
Installing the spring is a reversal of these steps. Before jacking up the control arm to compress the spring make sure the strut is fully extended so that the rod can be guided into the hole in the body. There is an access hole above (under the front seat, which has to be removed!) that can be used to guide the rod with a tube into the hole. Fasten the top strut nut and lower the bottle jack. Fasten all other nuts and the job is done.
A variation to using support stands is to use a high lift jack to lift the front on one side and replace the springs one side at a time.
Regards
Yurik
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 8:50 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: shocks
Gday Yurik,
Thanks for the offer ... yes please, could you pmail me with the
procedure.
I suspect many others may well be intereested Yurik. Methinks you better
patent it first ... lol
Cheers.
Ken
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com,
"Yurik Orlowsky"
<yuriko@...> wrote:
>using
> Ken,
>
>
>
> There is a completely safe way of removing the front springs without
> spring compressors. I have successfully accomplished this and passedon the
> method to Andy Keith who had to replace his springs during his triparound
> Oz. If you are interested in the method I can pmail it to you – itis quite
> straight forward.On Behalf Of Ken
>
>
>
> Yurik
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
> Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 7:45 AMthose
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
>
>
>
>
> Regrettably I don't have a hoist here, just a jack and vehicle stands.
> In my next life, when I build my next place I'll construct one of
> under vehicle mechanics pits below floor level. Be handy for us syncrohoist
> nuts.
>
> So are you saying just using a jack and jack stands and only
> concentrating on one at a time, may still be problematic?
>
> I do have the VAG workshop manuals and Bentley syncro extract, they
> certainly help but I reckon in a lot of cases, the authors expect
> assumed knowledge when it comes to procedure, technique and problem
> solving, let alone special tools, leaving amateurs somewhat befuddled.
> Still, all things being realistic, happy to give it a go.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , plander@ wrote:
> >
> > You may need a good spring compressor. Ron, just did one using a
> and had a little bit of trouble fitting his spring compressor in thesale
> confined space.
> >
> >
> >
> > > Ken Garratt unclekenz@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Gday Robert and ALL,
> > > Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> > > Â
> > > I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on
> for aI
> > > week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and
> > > rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off butheh,
> > > figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.full
> > > Â
> > > So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a
> setthat
> > > of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz ....
> > > itself is a bonus.limitations,
> > > Â
> > > Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> > > installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an
> amateur
> > > like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my
> wouldlooking
> > > I be able to carry out this procedure?
> > > Â
> > > Cheers.
> > > Â
> > > Ken
> > >
> > > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 mmultihull1@ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: mmultihull1 mmultihull1@
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi everyone
> > > could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro
> tofront
> > > buy front and back
> > > Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for
> > > $298 for back
> > > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> > > Thank you in Advance
> > > Robert
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro.
> > > Find out more
> >
>
>the
> Hi Ken,
>
>
>
> Larry Hamm has succinctly described the procedure. I would add that
> front end should be supported on stands sufficiently high enough sothat a
> bottle jack (or floor jack) can be placed under the lower control armat the
> radius rod end and that there is enough space for the spring todecompress.
> Next remove the lower nut off the stabilizer link and remove the upperball
> joint from the upper control arm. Lift the strut slightly by thebottle jack
> to remove the tension on the top strut nut. Remove this top nut andlower
> the bottle jack to decompress the spring. The spring can now beremoved by
> swivelling the strut out and lifting the spring off. Note the strutdoes
> not have to be completely removed for the spring removal.the
>
> Installing the spring is a reversal of these steps. Before jacking up
> control arm to compress the spring make sure the strut is fullyextended so
> that the rod can be guided into the hole in the body. There is anaccess
> hole above (under the front seat, which has to be removed!) that canbe used
> to guide the rod with a tube into the hole. Fasten the top strut nutand
> lower the bottle jack. Fasten all other nuts and the job is done.the
>
> A variation to using support stands is to use a high lift jack to lift
> front on one side and replace the springs one side at a time.better
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Yurik
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
> Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 8:50 AM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: shocks
>
>
>
>
> Gday Yurik,
>
> Thanks for the offer ... yes please, could you pmail me with the
> procedure.
>
> I suspect many others may well be intereested Yurik. Methinks you
> patent it first ... lolit
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , "Yurik Orlowsky"
> yuriko@ wrote:
> >
> > Ken,
> >
> >
> >
> > There is a completely safe way of removing the front springs without
> using
> > spring compressors. I have successfully accomplished this and passed
> on the
> > method to Andy Keith who had to replace his springs during his trip
> around
> > Oz. If you are interested in the method I can pmail it to you
> is quitestands.
> > straight forward.
> >
> >
> >
> > Yurik
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Ken
> > Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 7:45 AM
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Regrettably I don't have a hoist here, just a jack and vehicle
> > In my next life, when I build my next place I'll construct one ofsyncro
> those
> > under vehicle mechanics pits below floor level. Be handy for us
> > nuts.befuddled.
> >
> > So are you saying just using a jack and jack stands and only
> > concentrating on one at a time, may still be problematic?
> >
> > I do have the VAG workshop manuals and Bentley syncro extract, they
> > certainly help but I reckon in a lot of cases, the authors expect
> > assumed knowledge when it comes to procedure, technique and problem
> > solving, let alone special tools, leaving amateurs somewhat
> > Still, all things being realistic, happy to give it a go.sale
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , plander@ wrote:
> > >
> > > You may need a good spring compressor. Ron, just did one using a
> hoist
> > and had a little bit of trouble fitting his spring compressor in the
> > confined space.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Ken Garratt unclekenz@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gday Robert and ALL,
> > > > Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> > > > Â
> > > > I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were on
> > for aI
> > > > week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe Phill and
> > > > rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% off butheh,
> > > > figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.full
> > > > Â
> > > > So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for a
> > setthat
> > > > of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz ....
> inlimitations,
> > > > itself is a bonus.
> > > > Â
> > > > Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get around to
> > > > installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or can an
> > amateur
> > > > like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my
> > wouldlooking
> > > > I be able to carry out this procedure?
> > > > Â
> > > > Cheers.
> > > > Â
> > > > Ken
> > > >
> > > > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 mmultihull1@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: mmultihull1 mmultihull1@
> > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi everyone
> > > > could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro
> > to
> > > > buy front and back
> > > > Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair for
> front
> > > > $298 for back
> > > > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> > > > Thank you in Advance
> > > > Robert
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver Pro.
> > > > Find out more
> > >
> >
>
Hi Ken,
Go ahead with filing, there are no problems from my point of view - the compilation could be useful to others.
Regards
Yurik
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Sunday, 8 February 2009 11:27 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: shocks
Gday Yurik and Larry,
Thanks a lot ... valuable details for this front shock and spring
procedure indeed ... so far I've compiled both posts and printed it out
for easier comprehension and reference when I get under the van for a
bopeep.
Please, may I add this compilation to our files section so it doesn't
get lost, for the benefit of present and future syncromechs?
Cheers.
Ken
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com,
"Yurik Orlowsky"
<yuriko@...> wrote:
>the
> Hi Ken,
>
>
>
> Larry Hamm has succinctly described the procedure. I would add that
> front end should be supported on stands sufficiently high enough sothat a
> bottle jack (or floor jack) can be placed under the lower control armat the
> radius rod end and that there is enough space for the spring todecompress.
> Next remove the lower nut off the stabilizer link and remove the upperball
> joint from the upper control arm. Lift the strut slightly by thebottle jack
> to remove the tension on the top strut nut. Remove this top nut andlower
> the bottle jack to decompress the spring. The spring can now beremoved by
> swivelling the strut out and lifting the spring off. Note the strutdoes
> not have to be completely removed for the spring removal.the
>
> Installing the spring is a reversal of these steps. Before jacking up
> control arm to compress the spring make sure the strut is fullyextended so
> that the rod can be guided into the hole in the body. There is anaccess
> hole above (under the front seat, which has to be removed!) that canbe used
> to guide the rod with a tube into the hole. Fasten the top strut nutand
> lower the bottle jack. Fasten all other nuts and the job is done.the
>
> A variation to using support stands is to use a high lift jack to lift
> front on one side and replace the springs one side at a time.On Behalf Of Ken
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Yurik
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com]
> Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 8:50 AMbetter
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: shocks
>
>
>
>
> Gday Yurik,
>
> Thanks for the offer ... yes please, could you pmail me with the
> procedure.
>
> I suspect many others may well be intereested Yurik. Methinks you
> patent it first ... lolOrlowsky"
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , "Yurik
> yuriko@ wrote:it
> >
> > Ken,
> >
> >
> >
> > There is a completely safe way of removing the front springs without
> using
> > spring compressors. I have successfully accomplished this and passed
> on the
> > method to Andy Keith who had to replace his springs during his trip
> around
> > Oz. If you are interested in the method I can pmail it to you –
> is quitestands.
> > straight forward.
> >
> >
> >
> > Yurik
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Ken
> > Sent: Saturday, 7 February 2009 7:45 AM
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Regrettably I don't have a hoist here, just a jack and vehicle
> > In my next life, when I build my next place I'll construct one ofsyncro
> those
> > under vehicle mechanics pits below floor level. Be handy for us
> > nuts.befuddled.
> >
> > So are you saying just using a jack and jack stands and only
> > concentrating on one at a time, may still be problematic?
> >
> > I do have the VAG workshop manuals and Bentley syncro extract, they
> > certainly help but I reckon in a lot of cases, the authors expect
> > assumed knowledge when it comes to procedure, technique and problem
> > solving, let alone special tools, leaving amateurs somewhat
> > Still, all things being realistic, happy to give it a go.wrote:
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com> , plander@
> > >on
> > > You may need a good spring compressor. Ron, just did one using a
> hoist
> > and had a little bit of trouble fitting his spring compressor in the
> > confined space.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Ken Garratt unclekenz@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gday Robert and ALL,
> > > > Not cheap but as they say, you get what you pay for .....
> > > > Â
> > > > I posted here late last year that Old Man Emu shocks were
> > for aPhill and
> > > > week (at the time) at ARB 4WD outlet stores, I believe
> > > > rushed in and bought a full set each. It was only 10% offbut
> > > > figured delaying only means they will be dearer next time.a
> > > > Â
> > > > So now, not being on special, expect to pay around $750 for
> > set....
> > > > of syncro shocks, heh at least they are available in Oz
> inaround to
> > > > itself is a bonus.
> > > > Â
> > > > Talking about shocks, just curious to know when I get
> > > > installing the front OME shocks, is this a big drama or canan
> > amateurlimitations,
> > > > like me who likes to tinker but accepts I do have my
> > wouldlooking
> > > > I be able to carry out this procedure?
> > > > Â
> > > > Cheers.
> > > > Â
> > > > Ken
> > > >
> > > > --- On Mon, 2/2/09, mmultihull1 mmultihull1@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: mmultihull1 mmultihull1@
> > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] shocks
> > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Received: Monday, 2 February, 2009, 1:08 PM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi everyone
> > > > could you please let me know about shocks for my 92 syncro
> > tofor
> > > > buy front and back
> > > > Saw some advertised on Ebay out of Hastings NSW $149 pair
> frontPro.
> > > > $298 for back
> > > > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
> > > > Thank you in Advance
> > > > Robert
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Make Yahoo!7 your homepage and win a trip to the Quiksilver
> > > > Find out more
> > >
> >
>
> Gday Yurik and Larry,
>
> Thanks a lot ... valuable details for this front shock and spring
> procedure indeed ... so far I've compiled both posts and printed it out
> for easier comprehension and reference when I get under the van for a
> bopeep.
>
> Please, may I add this compilation to our files section so it doesn't
> get lost, for the benefit of present and future syncromechs?
>that the
> Hi Ken,
>
>
>
> Larry Hamm has succinctly described the procedure. I would add
> front end should be supported on stands sufficiently high enough sothat a
> bottle jack (or floor jack) can be placed under the lower controlarm at the
> radius rod end and that there is enough space for the spring todecompress.
> Next remove the lower nut off the stabilizer link and remove theupper ball
> joint from the upper control arm. Lift the strut slightly by thebottle jack
> to remove the tension on the top strut nut. Remove this top nutand lower
> the bottle jack to decompress the spring. The spring can now beremoved by
> swivelling the strut out and lifting the spring off. Note thestrut does
> not have to be completely removed for the spring removal.up the
>
> Installing the spring is a reversal of these steps. Before jacking
> control arm to compress the spring make sure the strut is fullyextended so
> that the rod can be guided into the hole in the body. There is anaccess
> hole above (under the front seat, which has to be removed!) thatcan be used
> to guide the rod with a tube into the hole. Fasten the top strutnut and
> lower the bottle jack. Fasten all other nuts and the job is done.lift the
>
> A variation to using support stands is to use a high lift jack to
> front on one side and replace the springs one side at a time.
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Yurik
>
>
>
--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Andy" <ossyncro@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Gang
>
> I agree with Yurik's thoughts.
> The only reason I had to do my own is that I coundln't find a
> suspension shop in Darwin willing to do it at the time of changing
> the front struts. I tried about six shops and even ARB the supplier
> wouldn't do it.
>
> Again just make sure the vehicle is supported high enough and well
> enough off the ground before you begin the process as finding out
> half way through will be a problem in itself. You must have enough
> room for the jack you are using to decompress the spring to fit under
> the arm aswell as the distance of spring decompression.
>
> Beware also that alot of after market hight lift springs or stiffer
> springs gain this advantage by lengthening and increasing the number
> of coil winds in the spring so they will take up alot more room when
> decompressing. You will have to lower the lower arm/stut alot further
> before full decompression and the abillity to remove them.
> If you have high lift springs installed instead of standard springs
> this process may become a little trickier.
>
> Common sense and patience and this method will not be difficult.
>
> Good luck
> Andy
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Yurik Orlowsky"
> yuriko@ wrote:
> >
> > Hi Ken,
> >
> >
> >
> > Larry Hamm has succinctly described the procedure. I would add
> that the
> > front end should be supported on stands sufficiently high enough so
> that a
> > bottle jack (or floor jack) can be placed under the lower control
> arm at the
> > radius rod end and that there is enough space for the spring to
> decompress.
> > Next remove the lower nut off the stabilizer link and remove the
> upper ball
> > joint from the upper control arm. Lift the strut slightly by the
> bottle jack
> > to remove the tension on the top strut nut. Remove this top nut
> and lower
> > the bottle jack to decompress the spring. The spring can now be
> removed by
> > swivelling the strut out and lifting the spring off. Note the
> strut does
> > not have to be completely removed for the spring removal.
> >
> > Installing the spring is a reversal of these steps. Before jacking
> up the
> > control arm to compress the spring make sure the strut is fully
> extended so
> > that the rod can be guided into the hole in the body. There is an
> access
> > hole above (under the front seat, which has to be removed!) that
> can be used
> > to guide the rod with a tube into the hole. Fasten the top strut
> nut and
> > lower the bottle jack. Fasten all other nuts and the job is done.
> >
> > A variation to using support stands is to use a high lift jack to
> lift the
> > front on one side and replace the springs one side at a time.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Yurik
> >
> >
> >
>