I have Bilsteins HD's on the rear, Touring on the fronts of my 84 Westy.
Work really well w/ Nokian tires in cross winds, etc.  Cheaper than Koni's,
but not much, IIRC?
YMMV,

Mr. BZ

On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 11:26 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>wrote:

> > Which shocks do you suggest for a 1984 Vanagon Westfalia
>
> > I like my Koni's
>
>
> The stock Boges are a good middle-of-the-road shock and are my second
> choice, but my first choice is the Koni's if they're within your budget
> (around $100 each). IMO they are simply the best shocks you can put on your
> Vanagon. Uniquely, they are adjustable upon installation, allowing you to
> choose your own ride quality, rather than having to live with a shock that
> turns out to be too harsh or too mushy for your tastes.  You can also
> adjust
> them down the road to compensate for wear, as all shocks soften a bit over
> time. They have a lifetime factory warranty so they're the last shocks
> you'll ever have to buy for your Vanagon (although to be honest I don't
> believe we've ever seen one actually fail).
>
> They fit for all Vanagons except Syncros:
>
> Front:   http://www.busdepot.com/822100
>
> Rear:   http://www.busdepot.com/822101
>
> Ron Salmon
> The Bus Depot, Inc.
> www.busdepot.com
>

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Tom Buese