Date:         Mon, 2 Feb 2009 18:31:17 -0800
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: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Comments: To: Michael Snow <slowmachine82@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <97bf82910902021812q611ca5fbs9d140ddc347974a3@mail.gmail.com>
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In my experience on two different cars the KYB Gas-A-Just shocks were way
too hard on jounce and too soft on rebound.  They make anything ride like an
empty dump truck and offer no real control at the wheel.

YMMV, etc

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 6:12 PM, Michael Snow <slowmachine82@gmail.com>wrote:

> On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
> >  KYB makes a GR-2, which is cheaper and gives a softer ride, like a stock
> shock.
> >  They're also well-known for their "Gas-A-Just" shock, which is more
> expensive and has >  a harsher ride, more suited to off-road than street
> use.
>
> According to KYB's current catalog, there is no choice like this
> between the two models. The GR-2 is only for the front (2WD part
> #345006, Syncro #344082).  The Gas-a-Just is only for the rear (2WD
> part #KG5557, Syncro #KG5459).  They spec the same part number for 2WD
> L, GL, and Campmobile models.  They very well may make other
> compatible shocks that are re-branded for other manufacturers, but
> those, of course are not in their catalog.
>
> http://www.kyb.com/pdf/2008_truck.pdf
> http://showmetheparts.com/kyb/
>
> I use the Bilstein HD with the Van-Cafe (aka Syncro.org) 2WD springs
> and 215/75-15 tires.  They have just barely enough damping for my
> taste, especially in the rear.  If the Gas-a-Just is stiffer, I may be
> interested in trying some.  Heck, maybe I should try the Syncro part.
>
> --
> Michael Snow
> 1982 Westfalia 1.9TD
> http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/
>



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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
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