Konis are adjustable, which is useful on a Westy, since you need them
stiffer to start. (No one makes Westy/non-Westy specific shocks.)
Adjustability also helps over time, as the shocks wear.

I have also heard anecdotal evidence that getting the lifetime warranty
honored is MUCH easier with Koni than with Bilstein.

At 06:11 PM 3/12/2008, Jay Brown wrote...
>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