We've had this discussion several times before, and I'm still happy with my
KYBs.  Matter of fact, I reinstalled the worn ones from my Westy on my '84 7
passenger, and they're still going strong after something like 150K miles!

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Mathis" <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: Looking For Recomendations For Shocks

> I've got KYB's on all four corners of my '85  Wolfsburg Westy.  Wallowing
and
> body lean is not a problem.  The ride is very firm -- bordering on harsh.
I
> must be missing something 'cause after about 15K miles I'm satisfied with
> them.
>
> Chuck
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy -- 'Roland the Road Buffalo'
>
> In a message dated 4/17/01 8:52:18 PM, weber@OWC.NET writes:
>
> << 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?
>
>  >>