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Subject:Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
From:Tom C
Date:Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:15:19 -0400

Hey Dan you think the springs help to with the nose dive or is it mostly
shocks? I’d rather not replace the springs if it wouldn’t make much
difference with the dive.

On Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 8:14 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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*
> >
>