>> For those that care, I promised an update on my new non HD Bilstein shocks
>> on the 84 westy.  Been driving around on them for a week, & have not noticed
>> to much difference from my stock Boges w/ almost 90 k on them.  When the og
>> shocks were removed, the 2 fronts had slight oil leaks on them, but the
>> rears appeared to be fine & working well.  Replaced all four just for phun,
>> & it rides a little stiffer than before, but not uncomfortable. Haven't been
>> in any big sidewinds yet to see if there is any difference.
>>
>> Since I have never had any other vanagons or shocks, I would have to say
>> that it is sorta like the pebble under the mattress?
>>
>> Tom
>
> Your Bilsteins may be set to the softest rebound setting.

That may be true, I had my trusty VW mechanic install them, & he had warned
me earlier that the Bilsteins in his opinion were to stiff for the westy.
So that is why I ordered the cheaper ones-are they adjustable like the HD
models? If they are adjustable, does softest rebound mean they rebound more
or rebound less?

Thanks,

Tom