Date:         Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:29:45 -0700
Reply-To:     David Vickery <david_vickery@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Vickery <david_vickery@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Shock Advice Sought
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My rear shocks are leaking (oil residue all around the shock tube) so I am assuming it is time to replace them.

What are people recommending?  I am more interested in quality over cheap but a good deal is nice to find.  And for what it's worth I put a set of Bilstein's on a previous van and I didn't think there was much difference from the stock Boge.  I wouldn't rule out getting them again, but what do you recommend. I drive highway and dirt roads in a 2wd Westy.

BusDepot sell a "Premium Boge" $90 (European sourced) Anyone tried these, are they worth the money?  They cost about the same as Bilsteins.   Other suggestions?
http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251513031FHD

Here are some that GoWesty sells.  I thought Meyle was a good brand and these are pretty cheap if they are as good as the OEMs.  They are only $29
http://www.gowestyautoparts.com/1987,VOLKSWAGEN,VANAGON-CAMPMOBILE,1286524/Rear-Shock-Absorber/Meyle-Rear-Shock-Absorber,VWW023385/

Boge made in Mexido $50
http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3296&category_id=&category_parent_id=

Exact, original specifications. [Made in Brazil] $30
http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2383&category_id=&category_parent_id=

Thanks