We've had this discussion several times before, and I'm still happy with my KYBs. Matter of fact, I reinstalled the worn ones from my Westy on my '84 7 passenger, and they're still going strong after something like 150K miles! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Mathis" <CMathis227@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 7:19 PM Subject: Re: Looking For Recomendations For Shocks
> I've got KYB's on all four corners of my '85 Wolfsburg Westy. Wallowing and > body lean is not a problem. The ride is very firm -- bordering on harsh. I > must be missing something 'cause after about 15K miles I'm satisfied with > them. > > Chuck > '85 Wolfsburg Westy -- 'Roland the Road Buffalo' > > In a message dated 4/17/01 8:52:18 PM, weber@OWC.NET writes: > > << Todd and Volks: > > > Does this dislike of the KYB shocks on the front end apply specifically to > > Westys or are the GR2's the wrong choice for a 7 passenget Vanagon too? What > > is the reasoning for advising against the KYB's. Does the van wallow through > > turns, or perhaps experience excessive body roll? What's the deal? > > >> |
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