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Date:         Wed, 5 May 2010 13:34:47 +0000
Reply-To:     Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bilstein HD shock report
Comments: To: crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com
In-Reply-To:  <n2g71d9cdf91005041332z853fdeebk64517a9b3ac7872a@mail.gmail.com>
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You have a part number on those Al-kos? > Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 13:32:38 -0700 > From: crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Re: Bilstein HD shock report > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hmm - I don't really care for the non-compliance of the KYB shocks - too > much gas pressure but... > > I did put a pair of Bilstein HDs on the front and find them much softer than > the ~20,000 mile Alkos that I removed. I'll be re-installing the Alkos when > I have the time as they control the suspension much better. > > Jake > > On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:05 PM, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Bilstein HDs are good shocks, but were too soft for my liking on my > > 2WD Westy. I expected them to be significantly stiffer than stock or > > Bilstein TC, but noticed little difference. I actually prefer the firm > > ride of low-buck KYBs for this application. They are definitely more > > harsh over bumps and don't control rebound as well on big dips. But > > that is a very small portion of my driving, and I like the firmer > > characteristics of the KYBs 95% of the time - at least for on-road > > driving. But most would disagree. > > > > James V > > 86 Syncro Westy, etc. > > > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa.com > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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