2WD or 4WD? Bilstein does not make a front shock for the 4WD. Made in
Belguim though suggests that it might be Bilstein. You could try calling
Bilstein to see if they can warranty it for you. They probably wont but
maybe they will give you a good deal on fixing your old ones. If they say
Monroe on them anywhere; make sure to get those puppies thrown in the
garbage where noone else can put them in their van. Bilstein is my
preference. However, I just got a Syncro so I think OME will be my option.
Boges are good, they do have a lifetime warranty. Just that they arent as
good as Bilstein or Koni.

Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.367.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA

>From: "brian M." <wirenut992000@YAHOO.COM>
>Reply-To: "brian M." <wirenut992000@YAHOO.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Shock ID and ride questions.
>Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:12:36 -0800
>
>Finally got under the front of the buckboard today- all bump absorbtion is
>being done by the tires0 shocks and springs are not moving at all!
>  Shocks are yellow, say gas pressurized on the side, and Made in Belgium.
>I think these maybe bilsteins- but not sure.
>I am going to pull them this weekend and replace- what is everybodys
>favorite shock??
>Im not too worried about handling- just want a nice smooth ride.
>  COnsidering the Boge- but want some opinions.'
>Thanks!
>Brian
>
>
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