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Subject:Re: Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers
From:Joseph Fortino
Date:Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:56:44 -0800

I have 4 all the way around, what i would like to get is sway bars, that would even tight up even more

-----Original Message-----
From: jake beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU>
Sent: Dec 7, 2005 8:32 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Front vs Rear Shock Absorbers

About a year ago I replaced the rear shocks on my 1982 Westy with a new set
of BOGEs.  I am not sure what brand the old ones were, but they were totally
worn out with barely any resistance left.  I can honestly say that I noticed
absolutely no difference in the ride.

I still need to replace the front shocks and I am wondering what kind of a
difference it will make it.  Do the front shocks tend to have a greater
impact on the ride than the rears?

Jake