Date:         Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:29:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
Comments: To: Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com>
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hi Tom,

As far as I know (but I am not a specialist in this matter)... Springs and
shocks work in combination - Weak springs will cause nose dive because they
can't sustain the weight, weak shocks won't put the van back at the
supposed height.

On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 5:15 AM Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Dan you think the springs help to with the nose dive or is it mostly
> shocks? I’d rather not replace the springs if it wouldn’t make much
> difference with the dive.
>
> On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 8:14 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I have Schwenk springs and Koni shocks on mine and am very happy with
>> them.
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 9:24 PM 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*
>> >
>>
>