Date:         Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:20:17 -0500
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Chris S." <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Alko Shocks
Comments: To: Michael Rule <mikerule@UFL.EDU>
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> what didn't you like about the KYB's?

I use KYBs and so far have put just over 60K miles on them.  I don't know
if it's my lighter Westy without the sink, stove and boat anchor, but they
are quite rough on small bumps.  Big hits are handled very well and have
been impressed with them on ugly and rutted dirt roads and on road
stability is quite good with well-controlled sway, but the trade off is
apparent when the small square-edged bumps are transmitted directly into
the body.  I recently drove a full Westy with milder shocks and liked the
ride better even with the tough 8-ply tires.  Based on that experience I'd
go with the milder shocks and invest in a rear anti-sway bar.



Chris S.
'85 Wolfsburg Westy "Camel"
http://www.knology.net/~vw/dadada.jpg