Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 00:39:36 -0700
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From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: AW: Shocking Dilemma...
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Having been a rough rider my self for 6 years, I finally did what I should have done for this 82 Westy of mine a long time ago- Botstein. I originally put in a set of Kyb GR2 gas in the front, and in the rear KYB regulars. They were worn out in three years. I thought they were supposed to last a lifetime- but I forgot to ask which insect that applies to. The ride was stiff. One of my rear springs broke.
When I removed the KYB and pressed down on them, they had little gas left in them and flat spots-you could hear the air in them.
So did some research - and then bought a front set of Bilstein. The improvement is remarkable. Just like I read of others experiences with them, it's all true. No noise when pressed down, or flat spots. Smooth and steady. I'm not so sure I need new springs after all. The tires no longer shake violently up and down when hitting a large bump. The van doesn't bottom out on speed bumps or dips- the front feels more stable, and the ride is definitely more comfortable. The porpoising caused from accelerating is gone, as is the nose-diving from braking.
Now you can tell that the rear shocks need to be replaced even more.
I'm going to get a rear set convinced that these are worth the money. . I found that Bilstein also has a twin-tube shock for Vanagons in their Touring line. I'm going to see what they cost.
Robert K
1982 Westy
Seattle
----- Ursprüngliche Nachricht -----
Von: Robert Lilley
Gesendet: Friday, September 20, 2002 12:16 AM
An: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Betreff: Shocking Dilemma...
I am trying to make the ride better for my wife and 9.5 month old son that
ride in the back during trips. She does not like the jolts from road hazards
that I tend to hit, I am blaming the poor NC roads (at one time they were
actually good, but those in control want to build a train that no one will
ride and not build roads that people will drive....) She says that it is
like riding a school bus while being in back.
The question is: Will the stock Boge shocks be able to control the
Performance Boge springs adequately so that there is not too much oscillating
after a bump and provide a better cushion to the bumps in the road?
I am thinking that the Blisteins will be harsher than my wife would tolerate.
The KYBs with the stock springs tend to be too jolting over bumps. The van
bounces with the bump rather than the shock absorbing the bump.
The tires are 205x65x15 Mich. Argils, 30 PSI in front and 38 in the rear.
Front and rear sway bars added, complete rebuild of the front suspension and
plan to do a rebuild of the rear once I switch to the new springs.
Thanks for any input,
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