Date:         Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:30:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
Comments: To: Matt Drew <t3vanagon@gmail.com>
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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*
>