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Subject:Re: Shock Absorbers, '90 Syncro
From:Bruce Grove
Date:Wed, 25 Jul 2001 19:45:52 -0700

Doug wrote:
>
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> So do the KYB $30 shocks really suck? A complete set
> of Old Man Emu's is tempting, but I'm trying to be
> FRUGAL, and if the KYB's are tolerable - as in not
> noticeably worse than the ancient stock shocks on
> the van now - that would really be fine. But Ken's
> note by the KYB's on his website - "You get what you
> pay for" - has me wondering now...
>

I fitted a full set of KYB's to my '91 Westy and they've proved
fine.  A far cry from soggy shocks they replaced and improved
the ride no end.

Bruce