On the shock it says

2828
28418045

I thought Ron carried these at the Bus Depot but this morning I only see the
rears listed...

On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 6:34 AM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com>wrote:

>  You have a part number on those Al-kos?
>
> > Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 13:32:38 -0700
> > From: crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM
> > Subject: Re: Bilstein HD shock report
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> >
> > Hmm - I don't really care for the non-compliance of the KYB shocks - too
> > much gas pressure but...
> >
> > I did put a pair of Bilstein HDs on the front and find them much softer
> than
> > the ~20,000 mile Alkos that I removed. I'll be re-installing the Alkos
> when
> > I have the time as they control the suspension much better.
> >
> > Jake
> >
> > On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:05 PM, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Bilstein HDs are good shocks, but were too soft for my liking on my
> > > 2WD Westy. I expected them to be significantly stiffer than stock or
> > > Bilstein TC, but noticed little difference. I actually prefer the firm
> > > ride of low-buck KYBs for this application. They are definitely more
> > > harsh over bumps and don't control rebound as well on big dips. But
> > > that is a very small portion of my driving, and I like the firmer
> > > characteristics of the KYBs 95% of the time - at least for on-road
> > > driving. But most would disagree.
> > >
> > > James V
> > > 86 Syncro Westy, etc.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> >
> > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
> > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
> >
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> >
> > www.thebassspa.com
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27