I just removed the Bilstein HD shocks on the front of Dixie and replaced
them with the AL-KO shocks that were on there originally.

Much, much better. Less dive under braking, less float on rises, more
responsive in transitions.

Anybody looking for a pair of Bilstein HD B-46 shocks at a discount?  ;)

On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 8:41 AM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>

--
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