Date:         Thu, 14 May 2020 09:27:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
Comments: To: "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>
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Thanks. Yes I recall something about GW developing a shock possibly
one better suited to their progressive springs (as I have).

The front end is in good shape otherwise with T3Techniques sourced
bushings on several parts. The UCA don't have play.

As per heat comment I made, an excerpt from a GW article on Fox vs
Bilstein shocks

"  ---  The Fox shocks we sell will handle severe service for between
about 5-10 times longer (depending on application) than a Bilstein
shock before giving up the ghost. This is not due to any quality
issue; it is purely a design issue. The Fox shocks are designed to
carry more oil and have more surface area—so they can dissipate heat
better than the Bilstein shocks we offer. It should be noted that
Bilstein also makes super high performance, off-road shocks—just not
for Vanagons or Eurovans. --- "

So it seems that in part, it may be an application issue on my part.
i.e. types of road I drive on while on camping trips.

Neil.



On 5/14/20, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:

> ..... Also, if interested in Bilstein's, GoWesty has them
> made  up especially for Vanagons.  Take a look.
> Dave B.


On 5/13/20, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:


> My Sachs OE type shocks don't seem to hold up for very long given that
> I drive on bumpy dirt roads at times. ......

> Given what I've read, it seems that a mono tube design shock
> ..... might shed heat better, .....


-- 
Neil n

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