My '90Westy has been riding on Monroe GasMagnums for 5.5Yrs & 48000Mi's & they are doing QuiteNicely ~ I know a lot of folks like to think that Vanagons are Exotic Cars that need Exotic Tires & Shocks but it JustAintSo ~ ORR ~ DeanB
On 26 Nov , 2016, at 10:52 AM, Dan N wrote: > hi all, > > my son came over for Thanksgiving on his '88 GL... the van is all original > we gave him for his birthday last year... > > so we talked van and we think he need new shocks... yes, it's quite soft > and a bit bouncy. I think either Konis ($440) or Bilstein or re-valved > Bilstein HD ($600) - he wants the Fox ($900). He lives in a rural area with > some dirt roads.. > > my experience: regular Bilstein HD are a bit soft, red Konis are just right. > > do you think the Fox is too much for a 2WD tintop? (usage and price) > > thanks for any opinion... > > dan |
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