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Date:         Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:11:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shocks for 2WD
Comments: To: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4E556265.5020909@comcast.net>
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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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