I would not agree with that general gas shock statement where HD
Bilsteins are concerned.

really good shocks are supple, and very controlled feeling in all
conditions.
I have not especially experienced 'brilliance' with Bilsteins on
vangaons with 14 inch wheels and tires, but with 15 inch wheels and a
correct load rating LT tires ..yes.

On 4/21/2013 3:21 AM, Frank Condelli wrote:
>          Use Al-Ko's !  Very good oil shock for the money.  It's what I sell here and use on my Westy.  Soft ride.  Oil shocks are much, much better that a gas shock for these Westys which are most often driven unladen.  The gas shock gives a nice ride only when the vehicle is loaded not so when empty !  I think these shocks are what the Bus Depot sells also, so if you're not in Canada get them there.
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> On 2013-04-19, at 2:04 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
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>> Re: Shocks recommendations?
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> Cheers,
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> Frank Condelli
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