I had the same problem with the KYB.  The problem is not with the shock, it
is that they do not include any spacers that fill in the gaps between the
mounting bolt and shock.  I used appropriate sized washers and it worked,
and the rattle was gone.

Adam Puzerewski
81 westy
74 beetle
86 cabrio
Vanagon Partsmobiles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alain Thibault" <alain@INTERGATE.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 3:07 AM
Subject: [VANAGON] KYB shocks suck

> Hi folks,
> Recently I had 4 KYB shocks installed on my van and I really don't like
> them. They're noisy on bumpy roads and the the two different mechanics
> that I consulted and trust, said they are OK. They checked everything
> related to front suspension parts
> I am wandering if it is possible to have two OEM shocks on the front and
> still keep the KYB on the back, that is oil-filled shocks up front and
> gas-filled at the back.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
> Alain Thibault
> Vancouver,BC