Todd and Volks:

Does this dislike of the KYB shocks on the front end apply specifically to
Westys or are the GR2's the wrong choice for a 7 passenget Vanagon too? What
is the reasoning for advising against the KYB's. Does the van wallow through
turns, or perhaps experience excessive body roll? What's the deal?

Dan Weber
Miss Blue - '87 GL Weekender
----- Original Message -----
From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: Looking For Recomendations For Shocks

> I'd recommend against the GR2's in the front. (Having a pair)
> What I noticed that the combination of the GR2's in the front,
> and gas-adjust in the rear gives a definite rake to the van.
>
> My experience is that the GR2s are not up to the task of the front.
> I'd go with the stock Boges or Bilsteins instead.
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
> Rod Smith wrote:
>
> > Hi;
> >  I've pretty much decided on KYB Gas-Adjust
> > for the rear of my '84 Westy, as I've heard good
> > things about these.
> >
> >  I've heard that the GR2's for the front aren't as good, though.
> > I don't really want to spend the kind of money it takes to
> > go with the Bilsteins, but don't know of any alternatives.
> > Any opinions/advise on best shock for the front?
> >
> > Also does anyone know of a good source for a rear air bag
> > lift kit?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Rod.
>