All,
Used set of OME shocks on TheSamba, allow say $80 extra for shipping, do the maths, could be an economical solution for someone in Oz.
Double check with seller the model nos first though to be sure they are the correct ones for a stock standard syncro.
Cheers.
Ken
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> From: plander@optusnet.com.au
> Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:08:49 +1000
> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Wheel Alignment
>
> They didn't have special shocks for the USA.
>
>
>
> > greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > David Go Westy and generally the American market will describe them as
> > firm because VW America opted for a "soft" shock from new in all
> > vanagons. This is done to almost all cars marketed in the US. When
> > compared to the set we got in Oz they are very similar in ride but you
> > gain compression damping in the front and travel in the rear as well as
> > a better over all shock. I think they are the value for money choice but
> > maybe some other members have options for you. Greg E
> >
> >
> > From: David <davidleibmann@yahoo.com.au>
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, 15 September 2011 2:57 PM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Wheel Alignment
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> > Hi Greg,
> >
> > Check out the GoWesty website and they sell OME shocks for Syncros in
> > the States and they describe them as a firm ride. There Aussie made so
> > that is a big plus. Im just chekin out the options.
> >
> > Cheers David
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, greg esposito
> > <gregespo73@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > What makes you think OME will be firm? If you want to keep it simple
> > (no mods) and get a good shock in my books thats the OME. While shock
> > absorbers play a part, firm is more about springs. Greg E
> > >
> > >
> > > From: David <davidleibmann@...>
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, 15 September 2011 2:41 PM
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Wheel Alignment
> > >
> > >
> > > ÂÂ
> > >
> > > Hi Greg,
> > >
> > > The bushes appear to be OK. No play or noises there. The van has
> > travelled 197000 km and we hope to have it for a long life. Renewing the
> > suspension is on my list. Its used as a family camper so I think
> > replacing the shocks with Sachs should suffice. OME and others will be
> > too firm. Can you recommend any other shock that will give a comfortable
> > ride?
> > >
> > > Thanks David
> > >
> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, greg esposito
> > <gregespo73@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > David, when a tyre leans in at the top it is negative camber. While
> > a number of issues can cause this, the first thing I would check is your
> > upper arm bushes. The easy way to do this is to squat down facing the
> > wheel (side of car), place both hands on top of the tyre and pull and
> > then push repeatedly. If you feel a noticable clonk or you have heard a
> > lot of creaking in your front suspension you need new bushes. Spending
> > money on aligning a worn suspension system is wasting money. How many
> > kms on your bus? How long are your keeping it? Greg E
> > > >
> > > > )
> > > >
> > > > From: David <davidleibmann@>
> > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, 15 September 2011 12:15 PM
> > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Wheel Alignment
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ÂÂÂ
> > > >
> > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > I`ve had my 91 Syncro for a month. The front tyres were massively
> > worm (Toe in) on the original treads. I replaced all 4 tyres ( Toyo HO8)
> > last week and the tyre dude said the drivers tyre was too far forward
> > and it needed a wheel alignment. Looking at the front tyres this morning
> > it appears I still have toe in and tyre wear inner front. It feels as if
> > the front tyres cave in too much. I rang and booked to get the alignment
> > rechecked tomorrow. Im confused with the different info out there on
> > alignments with Syncros. Can anyone point me in the right direction.
> > > > Cheers David
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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