Date:         Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:21:17 -0700
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stock vs. Alko shocks for 91 vanagon
Comments: To: jeff livingston-carr <jlivingstoncarr@GMAIL.COM>
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> Right now, I am leaning toward Alko's as they seem to be very well liked.  I
> am also considering stock (Boge) or non-HD Bilsteins.  My goal is to
> maximize safety (control) and comfort.  For argument sake, I am not
> concerned about price.  Does anyone have any experience with these shocks in
> particular that have not been shared here already?  Would anyone recommend
> one over another?

I just got back from my 1st road trip-1300 miles w/ my new non hd Bilsteins,
& felt a lot better about them after I saw the difference on the road w/ big
side winds a lot of the way.  They seemed to resist the winds much better
than my og Boges, & handled well on the many dirt washboard roads we drove
on. Otherwise, the ride was not harsh, other than the occasional rattling of
loose stuff in the westy(personal problem).

Pax,

Tom