Date:         Sun, 14 May 2006 08:27:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Best for the Westy
In-Reply-To:  <71d9cdf90605132316w1f0a3a82jcb92c96a63323463@mail.gmail.com>
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Feedback I've had from someone who seemed to know said the Touring are meant as a
stock replacement, whereas the HD are an upgrade from stock. I'm still running KYBs but
if/when I do replace them, I'll probably go with the HDs. It's a long term thing, so why not get
the best?

On 13 May 2006 at 23:16, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> The Touring shocks are P/N BNE-2019-BE (Front) and BNE-2007-BE (Rear) and
> the HD are B46-0820-H0 (Front) and B46-0830-H0 (Rear). They have both at
> Eshocks.com .
>
> Jake
>
> On 5/13/06, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >  RE: Which Bilsteins?
> > Bilstein only lists one set of shocks for the Vanagon: *
> > http://tinyurl.com/lgxlw
> > *I ordered mine from Van Cafe and they only list one grade also.  Their
> > stock numbers match the numbers on the Bilstein site.  They are rated HD
> > (Heavy Duty) by Bilstein and their description fits the performance I've
> > encountered.  So far a great shock on the highway but take rough roads great
> > also while maintaining a very 'sure footed' feel and performance for my Westy.
> > So I guess I have the 'Heavy Duty' and don't know what the 'Touring' are.
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>


Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA