My '90Westy has been riding on Monroe GasMagnums for 5.5Yrs & 48000Mi's & they are doing QuiteNicely ~

I know a lot of folks like to think that Vanagons are Exotic Cars that need Exotic Tires & Shocks but it JustAintSo ~

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 26 Nov , 2016, at 10:52 AM, Dan N wrote:

> hi all,
> 
> my son came over for Thanksgiving on his '88 GL... the van is all original
> we gave him for his birthday last year...
> 
> so we talked van and we think he need new shocks... yes, it's quite soft
> and a bit bouncy. I think either Konis ($440) or Bilstein or re-valved
> Bilstein HD ($600) - he wants the Fox ($900). He lives in a rural area with
> some dirt roads..
> 
> my experience: regular Bilstein HD are a bit soft, red Konis are just right.
> 
> do you think the Fox is too much for a 2WD tintop? (usage and price)
> 
> thanks for any opinion...
> 
> dan