Date:         Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:12:36 EDT
Reply-To:     Pete952@AOL.COM
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From:         Pete Moore <Pete952@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Alko Shocks
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It's time to replace the original shocks on my 160K mi Multivan.
I can't find much on the net about Alko's but Ron S.(Bus Depot) thinks
they're good. In one post he said he hasn't tried them on his van.
All I got from Google were 5th wheel and trailer references.
Anyone got them on their van?


I got some Alkos from the Bus Depot a couple of months ago - initial reaction
was good - I liked the ride in our 80 Westy but I have no idea how old/miles
the old shocks had on them for comparison - probably been around the block
more than a couple of times :).  I'm talking mountain roads here - western
Sierras - 2000' to 9000' elevation. Maybe for our roads I could handle a little
stiffer shock - but planning for Baja washboards in the fall I think the Alkos
might be a good overall altermative.

Pete
'80 westy (not quite a daily driver yet - but working on it)