Date:         Sat, 15 May 2004 13:38:48 +0000
Reply-To:     tromper@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jonathan Tromp <tromper@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bilsteins 2 different types?
Comments: To: napszeerf@yahoo.com

So is this a stiffer to the point of bad, or is it an improvement??

Thanks
JT


> Interesting, i do remember when i replaced my old
> Bilsteins with newer Bilsteins on my 2wd 85'....My
> newer ones had larger piston rod/shaft diameter, AND
> instead of a standard nut at the end of the shaft,
> they have a hex nut that reguires an allen key to
> fasten it. I purchased them from an offroad supplier
> out west so i MIGHT just have the "heavy Duty"
> bilstein instead of the "touring class" ones. They
> certainly are a stiffer ride than my older Bils. I
> might have a part number in my files, i can match them
> to that website.....but later
>
> Phil
>
>
>
>
> --- Tromper <tromper@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I popped up two different types of Bilsteins
> > http://www.proamauto.com/page15bbiltci19.htm
> > Is "Touring"
> > and
> > http://www.proamauto.com/page15bu4.htm
> >
> > is "Heavy Duty"
> >
> > Which ones do folks on the list have and does
> > anybody have any experience
> > with
> > them both so they can tell the difference??
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Tromper
> > In a state of shock over his "new" Diesel
> >
> >
> > Curiosity Kills more Mice then Cats
>
>
> =====
> Phil
> 84' Westy...Tiico'ed
> 00' Cannondale MTB
> 95' S9 Skateboard
> 04' New Balance 705 All Terrain's
>
>
>
>
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