Can't afford the nice Blistien shocks, what is next best?

JeffRobenolt · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:04 pm Post subject:

Here is a link,

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=361395&start=0

Check snoops post.
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Vanagonner · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject:

Mine had Monroe gas magnum's on it when I bought it years ago, they were rusting and ugly. And are still on there (rusting and ugly) because they work fine. I'll replace the fronts fairly soon as I go thru the front end, but I'll get another set of Monroes. I think they only offer one model (and I haven't seen any with coils around them). Oversize pistons, lots of fluid- and built well. An American full-size truck shock.
http://www.monroe.com/products/Gas-Magnum/Truck-Shock-Absorbers
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dhaavers · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:28 pm Post subject:

thummmper · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:42 pm Post subject:

I knew little about shocks until last month when i reviewed the bilstien site. they invented the gas shock. the reason for the gas shock is because the valving in the liquid pistons would adgitate the oil so much that in two or more strokes, the oil would get cavutated and turn to foam, losing its suppressive value.
the black bilstiens are this way--the hd's arent. some koins are oil as well, and for the money, I want gas. It doesnt degrade or change with arduous use. so a washpan dirt road wont make your gas shocks useless. it does with the oil hydraulic shocks. this makes oil shocks worthless.
worthless.
even if you have to buy them one-at-a-time, do it. thery average 79.00 to 85.00 each. go to their site and see the demos.
there. now you know what I'm gonna get.[I have kybs which are an improvement over the worn out boges]

JeffRobenolt · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:43 pm Post subject:

I had the HD's. It may have been the tall soft springs that my 85 has that was the problem.

Jeff
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jerrydog411 · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:17 pm Post subject:

MacFhearguis · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:49 am Post subject:

If you are on a budget, try the Gas Grande Fleet shocks from NAPA; PN 76970 and 76971.

All four out the door for $220.

Vanagonner · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:47 am Post subject:

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:28 am Post subject:

unibagel · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:18 am Post subject:

I am running a set of the Monroe Gas Magnums now on my 85 Westy Weekender and they are considerably better than the blown out Boge's that were on there. That being said I wouldn't buy them again, not that they are bad but I know Bilstein's are better. I've had Bilstein HD's on a couple of my old GTI's, Jetta's & on my old e30 BMW. They are excellent! Save your pennies and buy the good stuff the first time!

wyomingresident · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:30 am Post subject:

Ok...

So...

I dropped the bomb on the Bilstein Shocks...

And... the 16" wheel package from Go Westy. Yeah!!!
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r39o · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject:


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