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Re: Front end shakes........


Type 34 List wrote:

> Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 22:15:53 -0800
> From: "Edson, Larry" <LEdson@chw.edu>
> Subject: RE: Front end shakes........
>
> KYBs on the front -- the white ones -- give me a really stable ride.
> They're too stiff for the back though.  At the end of a corner they spring
> back too much -- need something a bit softer to let the swing axle do its
> job.
>
> Larry Edson
> ledson@chw.edu
> sonofed@znet.com
>    O  o\/o  O
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Type 34 List [mailto:members-type34@type34.org]
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 9:10 PM
> > To: Type 34 List
> > Subject: Front end shakes........
> >
> >
> > Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:37:54 -0800
> > From: Greg Banfill <vwparts@vintagewarehouse.com>
> > Subject: Front end shakes........
> >
> > To the list(s).....
> >
> > The frontend on my '67 has a shake that comes and goes. I've
> > replaced all the tie rod ends, and the balljoints look good, but
> > no help 8-(
> >
> > I'm starting to think maybe bad shocks? It has one newer GR2
> > installed by I'm assuming the PO and one old funky unit so I'm
> > guessing that may be it. Any input from you guys would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Greg
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> >
> >
> >
> >

Well Greg Merritt hit this one right on the head. I went out checked the upper
trailing arm, it was loose. Made the proper adjustment now everything is OK.

Thanks,
Greg
--
Vintage Warehouse
Vintage VW Parts, Cars, and Accessories
Windsor, Ca.
707.291.7606
http://vintagewarehouse.com


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