I have the Touring Bilsteins on my westy which have a slightly softer but firm ride which I really like. I paid about $212 + shipping from an E Bay vendor for 4, IIRC. YMMV, Mr. BZ
On Mar 12, 2008, at 4:49 PM, Bob Donalds wrote: > Jay > why heavy duty do you need a hasrh ride > ask Ken at Vanagain about what to do for shocks he has the low down > > Bob D > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jay Brown" <badkarma@TTLC.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:11 PM > Subject: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks? > > >> It's time for a new set of shocks for my '85 Westy. I am planning >> to go >> with the Bilstein Heavy Duty front and rear. Anyone care to offer up >> oppinions on a better shock to use for the Westfalia? Also, does >> anyone >> know who has the best deal on Bilsteins? Looks like they usually >> go for >> about $80ea. >> >> Thanks in advance. >> Jay Brown >> '85 Zetec Westy >> '72 Riviera >> http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72 >> |
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