Rubatoguy wrote:
>
> I have KYBs. The KYBs canted the Westy because only the rear are gas. The ride is harsher, and I find that the gas in the rear, and non-gas in the front is not to my liking.
>
> They did cure the weeble ride - but not to the extent that the Michelin MXTs did.
> My next shocks will be Blistiens.
>
I just had a set of Bilsteins installed on my westy to go with my new
Yoko 370 tires (8PR, LR "D", 195x75, max load 1710 lbs @65psi). I've
noticed a significant improvement in diving and rebounding behavior over
bumps, but the ride is still pretty harsh. I'm going to experiment with
lowering the tire pressure a bit when the van isn't loaded. Right now
they're at the door-sticker recommended 38F, 49R.

I shopped around and got the shocks for $69.95 each plus $15 shipping
for the set from ADI (Anderson & Stiehle) in El Cajon, CA. However, I
think I overpaid for the installation at my local mechanic--I got
charged 2 hours labor, but this probably evens out with some of the
previous troubleshooting that I've gotten for less than shop rate, so I
didn't raise a stink. It's comforting to know the job was done perfectly
and didn't cost me the usual blood sacrifice when I get under the car.

Larry Burt
86 Westy GL