Hi, I have the Bilsteins with the BD Boge springs and MXT tires. I am very happy with the result. It is firm enough to be stable in crosswinds -- although I do get buffeted in the vortex behind large trucks. The ride is very comfortable, though. It is much softer than you would get with "sport" springs, and I don't do 45 mph exit ramps. I can't comment on the KYB's nor make $ value judgements, but I am happy with what I have. Michael 90 Carat ---------- > From: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Any Bilstein users? > Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 12:22 PM > > It's shock time. My KYBs have degenerated to point where I feel like > I'm piloting a boat on the freeway. But then they do have about 150,000 > miles on them. > > The Bilstein's are high pressure for both front and rear, while the KYB > uses a low pressure front shock. > > What are the opinions of the Bilstein users out there? Are they worth a > $210 premium over the KYBs, even with the lifetime warranty? |
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