Truly defective shocks can make themselves known in other ways. Shocks do
stop dive, only the rate at which it happens. I find it amazing how original
shocks can for years and 100,000 miles or more but once replaced they become
consumables. The Bilsteins are among the better ones out there. I like the
HD especially with the 225/55-17 tires.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Todd.Last
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 4:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Shocks for 2WD

How long do they usually last?
I have them on my van and they pass the bumper bounce test, but  I am
getting quite a bit of dive when braking - so I am wondering if they are due
for replacement.

Todd
'88 Westy

On 8/24/2011 11:55 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> HD Bilsteins ..that's all I ever run .
> they're great.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "george jannini" <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:43 AM
> Subject: Shocks for 2WD
>
>
>>  I'm needing an opinion or three. <G>
>>
>>  I'm looking at the Billsteins, but I'd like some input.  HD or Touring?
>>
>>  Mostly highway driving broken up with sprints up and down the Blue
>> Ridge Parkway, or The Tail of The Dragon, just a couple of our
>> favourite rides where I have been known to (ahem) test the suspension.
>> Currently running KYBs, that were seemingly installed forever ago,
>> 270 something miles on the bus.
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deals_Gap,_North_Carolina
>>
>> George/ATL
>