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Subject:Re: Shocks
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Tue, 9 Jun 2015 18:40:16 -0600

My 90Westy came with KYBs (Think it stands for KillYerBack or KrushYerBones or Sump'nLikeThat) ~ Switched to Monroe GasMagnums

in Apr2011 & now have put about 36000mis on them & Liking Them A Lot ~ They are QuiteFirm with GreatControl ~

        Got the BestDeal on the Fronts @ OReillyAuto & the Rears @ RockAuto ~

On 9 Jun , 2015, at 5:15 PM, Eric Caron wrote:

> Hi listers,
> 
>        If the cupping wear on my front passenger outer side is most likely a tired shock then the next question is what shocks would be the best replacement for my particular van?
> 
> I have the extra tall  85 GL with heavy westfalia equipment.  I�d like the most stable conditions in the wind and don�t mind a stiffer ride.
> 
> What shocks have the range needed for my tall van and firmness needed to help with wind pushing us around.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL auto Westfalia