Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:17:46 -0700
Reply-To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Shocks for 2WD
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Here is something to be aware of on "adjustable" sport shocks like Konis,
etc.. Most of those only adjust on "rebound".... And most of what is
perceived as 'nose dive' under braking....it is usually the rear end lifting
just as much (or more) as the nose diving....
Shocks and springs work together as a system...The shocks dampen the
movement of the vehicle and the wheels, in concert with whatever rate the
springs have...They do nothing to hold the vehicle up....they simply slow
down how fast it reacts to the forces....Swerve sharply and the shocks will
resist the inertial forces that cause body lean or roll.
I got some decent ones from NAPA...Monroes...for $20 each...they work just
great on my tin top...
Don Hanson
On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:
> Truly defective shocks can make themselves known in other ways. Shocks do
> stop dive, only the rate at which it happens. I find it amazing how
> original
> shocks can for years and 100,000 miles or more but once replaced they
> become
> consumables. The Bilsteins are among the better ones out there. I like the
> HD especially with the 225/55-17 tires.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Todd.Last
> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 4:43 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Shocks for 2WD
>
> How long do they usually last?
> I have them on my van and they pass the bumper bounce test, but I am
> getting quite a bit of dive when braking - so I am wondering if they are
> due
> for replacement.
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
> On 8/24/2011 11:55 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> > HD Bilsteins ..that's all I ever run .
> > they're great.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "george jannini" <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:43 AM
> > Subject: Shocks for 2WD
> >
> >
> >> I'm needing an opinion or three. <G>
> >>
> >> I'm looking at the Billsteins, but I'd like some input. HD or Touring?
> >>
> >> Mostly highway driving broken up with sprints up and down the Blue
> >> Ridge Parkway, or The Tail of The Dragon, just a couple of our
> >> favourite rides where I have been known to (ahem) test the suspension.
> >> Currently running KYBs, that were seemingly installed forever ago,
> >> 270 something miles on the bus.
> >>
> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deals_Gap,_North_Carolina
> >>
> >> George/ATL
> >
>
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