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Subject:Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
From:Dan N
Date:Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:13:36 -0700

I have Schwenk springs and Koni shocks on mine and am very happy with them.

On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 9:24 PM Matt Drew <t3vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:

> Howdy all!
> The time has come to replace the shocks, and I'd love some input.
>
> Details:
> '88 Westy, 16"
> GW lift springs installed within the past two years.
> 2.1L WB
> 2WD
>
> Part of the challenge here seems to be availability (as is seemingly the
> case with pretty much every Vanagon part these days).
>
> I'm looking for something that will provide a smoother, less jarring ride
> as affordably as possible (so no Fox or Billstein).
> Considering OEM Boge (I hadn't previously considered them until they were
> recently recommended by Westy Restorations in SLC).
>
> Curious as to anyone's experience and input, and if possible (aside from
> GW/Vanagain/T3T) also any suppliers.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> *Matt*
> Missoula, MT
> '88 Westy, *Ragnar LoafBrick*
>