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Date:         Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:23:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve <Steve@SCHWENK-LAW.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve <Steve@SCHWENK-LAW.COM>
Subject:      Re: a shocking question
Comments: To: Larry Burt <lwburt@SPIRITONE.COM>,
          "vanagon@vanagon.com" <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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Larry Burt wrote:


> I just had a set of Bilsteins installed on my westy to go with my new
> Yoko 370 tires (8PR, LR "D", 195x75, max load 1710 lbs @65psi). I've
> noticed a significant improvement in diving and rebounding behavior over
> bumps, but the ride is still pretty harsh.  >>>


What do you mean, "harsh?"  Do you mean it does not absorb the initial bump with sufficient "plushness?"
or do you mean it is an all around stiff ride?  or something else?


Did you think the stock shock was "harsh?"  Didn't it bounce and roll around a lot more?


> <<< However, I
> think I overpaid for the installation at my local mechanic--I got
> charged 2 hours labor...>>>


If the fronts are anything like a syncro, sounds like an excellent deal to me/.
thanks for any details on you shocke.
steve
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