ozcolema-@... wrote:
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I'm looking into new shocks for my 93 EV MV Weekender (84,000 miles).
I've heard recommendations for Bilsteins in this group and was planning
to get them. Then I spoke to a trusted mechanic friend who recommended
KYB gas shocks as an alternate. Has anybody had experiences with KYB's?
John Coleman
Boulder, CO
I'm a new member of this EV Group, having had an 1981 & 1986 Vanagon
and now having a 1997 EVCamper and I put KYB's on my '86 Vanagon and
they were great.
I found out about them from a friend who used to race off road dune
buggies in southern California. He contended they were surperior to
Bilstein's, in that they would last longer and cost less. As a matter
of fact, I'm considering replacing my stock shocks and tires in the
near future as I don't like the ride or handling characteristics right
now, although it has only 18k miles on it.
Does anyone know if the stock shocks (Booge) are gas shocks or just
hydralic??
Kent Kirkey
