Date:         Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:04:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>
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That's a darn good selection Ron - if you had the Bilstein HD you'd have
them all!  :)

I still have the ALKO shocks on both vans - they're still in good shape,
which gives me lots of time to decide between the Bilstein HD and the Boge
HD...............

On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 6:43 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote:

> > 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 second the Koni recommendation.  With any other shock, you're limited to
> "one setting," and if it rides too hard or soft for your tastes ... well,
> you just spent a few hundred bucks on shocks you don't much like. Too bad
> they'll probably last ten years. :-) The Koni's virtually eliminate that
> risk, and have exceptional performance in their own right.  Also, as Mike
> points out, you can readjust them to compensate for wear. All shocks will
> tend to get softer over time; this is not a "defect" covered by a lifetime
> warranty, but normal wear and tear. Only the Koni's allow you to
> compensate
> for this and restore your "new shock" ride.
>
>
> > No one makes Westy/non-Westy specific shocks.)
>
> Not exactly, but in Germany Sachs/Boge offers a HD shock that is better
> suited to the added weight of the Westy. While they don't sell them in the
> U.S., I do, and they are my second choice after the Koni's. Although not
> adjustable, they offer a great balance of performance and comfort.
>
>
> You can find all of our Vanagon shock options (Koni, both versions of
> Boges,
> Bilstein, KYB, etc.) at this link:
>
> http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=43&category=38
>
> - Ron Salmon
>  The Bus Depot, Inc.
>  www.busdepot.com
>  (215)  234-VWVW
>
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--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27