On 15 Jul 2003 at 8:18, Roger Van Till <rvantill@ISERV.NET> wrote:

> Need new shocks for my 89 Westy. Has anyone tried the Brazilian Cofap brand?
> Price is right but I'm wondering about the quality and longevity. Roger Van Till
> '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
>

Based on their short life span in my Jetta, I'd have to say they aren't worth the trouble
of installing them. (this was the Cofap oil shocks, front and rear, not gas).
I put KYB in my '88 Westy about 5 years ago - they were about 50% more than
Cofap if I recall, but I suspect the Cofap would have failed by now under the torture
of many very rough roads. One problem with the KYB is the front shock is not the
same as the rear (GR-2 vs GasAdjust I think), and I think the front could be stiffer.
The rear seems about right though. Perhaps Koni or Bilstein in the front would be a
better choice, but they are far more money.
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