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Date:         Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:38:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Michael Rule <mikerule@UFL.EDU>
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From:         Michael Rule <mikerule@UFL.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Alko Shocks
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Hey Steve,

what didn't you like about the KYB's?

curious, Miker 84 Westy moneypit

On Thu Jun 10 10:30:04 EDT 2004, Steve Delanty <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM> wrote:

> I have a pair on the rear of our westy, and I like them fine. > They're not quite as firm as I might like, but they are way > better > than the stock shocks and far less pricey than Bilstiens or > other "premium" shocks. I absolutely HATED the KYB's that > I had and after about 5K miles took them off and gave them > away to someone I don't really like much... > > Dunno how the Alko's will hold up, only got 4K on them but > so far I think they're a decent shock for the price... > > Steve > '86 Westy "Escape Pod" (EJ22) > '84 Westy "Yard Furniture" (Blown WBX) > '73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet" (just bought it) >

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