Nose dive is horrible during braking with Bilstein hd’s and the gowesty springs. I wanna redo the fronts with koni adjustables asap because of the nose dive and maybe schwenk springs eventually. Certain things factory original is better, I just don’t think shocks and springs are where you wanna go factory if you can afford to upgrade. It’s not a bad job to do yourself either it’s one of the first jobs I did myself. Save yourself the cost of labor which is always way more than the actual parts. On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 12:24 AM Matt Drew <t3vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > Howdy all! > The time has come to replace the shocks, and I'd love some input. > > Details: > '88 Westy, 16" > GW lift springs installed within the past two years. > 2.1L WB > 2WD > > Part of the challenge here seems to be availability (as is seemingly the > case with pretty much every Vanagon part these days). > > I'm looking for something that will provide a smoother, less jarring ride > as affordably as possible (so no Fox or Billstein). > Considering OEM Boge (I hadn't previously considered them until they were > recently recommended by Westy Restorations in SLC). > > Curious as to anyone's experience and input, and if possible (aside from > GW/Vanagain/T3T) also any suppliers. > > Thanks in advance! > > *Matt* > Missoula, MT > '88 Westy, *Ragnar LoafBrick* > |
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