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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