I have the Touring Bilsteins on my westy which have a slightly softer
but firm ride which I really like.  I paid about $212 + shipping from
an E Bay vendor for 4, IIRC.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ

On Mar 12, 2008, at 4:49 PM, Bob Donalds wrote:

> Jay
> why heavy duty do you need a hasrh ride
> ask Ken at Vanagain about what to do for shocks he has the low down
>
> Bob D
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay Brown" <badkarma@TTLC.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:11 PM
> Subject: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
>
>
>> It's time for a new set of shocks for my '85 Westy.  I am planning
>> to go
>> with the Bilstein Heavy Duty front and rear.  Anyone care to offer up
>> oppinions on a better shock to use for the Westfalia?  Also, does
>> anyone
>> know who has the best deal on Bilsteins?  Looks like they usually
>> go for
>> about $80ea.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>> Jay Brown
>> '85 Zetec Westy
>> '72 Riviera
>> http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
>>