Konis are adjustable, which is useful on a Westy, since you need them stiffer to start. (No one makes Westy/non-Westy specific shocks.) Adjustability also helps over time, as the shocks wear. I have also heard anecdotal evidence that getting the lifetime warranty honored is MUCH easier with Koni than with Bilstein.
At 06:11 PM 3/12/2008, Jay Brown wrote... >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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