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joshtjeerdsma
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 Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 1:44 pm Post subject: Where to source shocks for a syncro |
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I made the mistake of waiting too long to order shocks and spring for my syncro westy. I have ordered schwenk springs but keep hitting dead ends when it comes to shocks. I was wanting to run either OMEs or Bilstein B6 16" shocks. Anybody have a source out there that I may be missing? I have already been refunded money from 4 different vendors that showed the Bilsteins in stock but actually didnt have stock. Thanks
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Schnippzle
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 12:30 am Post subject: Re: Where to source shocks for a syncro |
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You could look at the Fox shocks, too.
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dobryan
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joetiger 
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 5:59 am Post subject: Re: Where to source shocks for a syncro |
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Read through this thread:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=766815&highlight=bilstein
Smallcar apparently has OME's if that's what you're looking for. I got Bilstein B6's from Shocksurplus.com.
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chrismsnt
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Where to source shocks for a syncro |
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Steve is the magic man!!! Got me mine when ZERO were out there!
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remraf
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 7:43 am Post subject: Re: Where to source shocks for a syncro |
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| I just bought b6’s from rock auto. Best price of all the vendors I checked too. |
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joshtjeerdsma
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Where to source shocks for a syncro |
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Shock surplus has exactly 2 fronts and no rears left, and smallcar is now out of stock of OME. Rock auto was only showing the B6 in the 14” version. A generous member of the forum contacted me and may have a set in storage to sell. If that falls through, I will order the fronts from shock surplus and search out some rears. Thanks for your help.
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remraf
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Where to source shocks for a syncro |
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| I was confused about 14 vs 16 in on rock autos site. I asked here and the consensus seemed to be there is no difference between them. I ordered the ones listed as 16 on RA site for my 14 and everything fit fine. |
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