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Subject:Re: Alko Shocks
From:Steve Delanty
Date:Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:30:04 -0700

> > It's time to replace the original shocks on my 160K mi
> > Multivan. I can't find much on the net about Alko's but Ron
> > S.(Bus Depot) thinks they're good. In one post he said he
> > hasn't tried them on his van. Anyone got them on their van?
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I have a pair on the rear of our westy, and I like them fine.
They're not quite as firm as I might like, but they are way better
than the stock shocks and far less pricey than Bilstiens or
other "premium" shocks.  I absolutely HATED the KYB's that
I had and after about 5K miles took them off and gave them
away to someone I don't really like much...

Dunno how the Alko's will hold up, only got 4K on them but
so far I think they're a decent shock for the price...

Steve
'86 Westy "Escape Pod"  (EJ22)
'84 Westy "Yard Furniture" (Blown WBX)
'73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet" (just bought it)