Date:         Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:43:56 -0800
Reply-To:     Patrick Spragge <spraggepat@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Patrick Spragge <spraggepat@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: opinions on shocks... please
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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There are a few articles on shocks in the GoWesty tech library that may help you decide.

Patrick S.

> On Nov 26, 2016, at 9:52 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> 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