Extra Heavy Duty Shock Absorber Set

Extra Heavy Duty Bilstein Shock Absorber Set [2WD Vanagon]

$760.00
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Extra Heavy Duty Shock Absorber Set
  • Extra Heavy Duty Shock Absorber Set
  • Singular shock on white background with XHD written in upper left hand corner
  • Singular shock on white background with XHD written in upper left hand corner
  • Singular shock on white background with XHD written in upper left hand corner
  • Singular shock on white background with XHD written in upper left hand corner
Extra Heavy Duty Bilstein Shock Absorber Set [2WD Vanagon]
Extra Heavy Duty Bilstein Shock Absorber Set [2WD Vanagon]
Product: BIL-VANO-BNDL-XHD
Works With: 1980-1991
Manufacturer: Bilstein
Availability: Low Stock
$760.00

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We are proud to offer you the exclusive GoWesty/Bilstein Extra Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers for the 2WD!

There is simply no better shock in its class for a street-driven vehicle than a Bilstein. They are the original mono-tube, nitrogen gas-charged shock absorber used as original equipment on many of the world's top-brand automobiles. For years now, the standard "Heavy Duty" model has been the best shock you can buy for your 2WD Vanagon. However, with the exception of the most minimally-loaded Vanagon hard top models (vehicles without any camper top or interior build-out): they are just too soft, plain and simple. If you are into a really soft ride, then the regular HD shocks are for you. But if you are like most of us that run a heavier vehicle, and prefer the extra stability, then we highly recommend the XHD. Nobody has ever returned them because they were too stiff, and you will probably agree: They are just right!

This exclusive "XHD (Extra Heavy Duty)" version was born from a collaborative effort between the engineers here at GoWesty and those at Bilstein. The GoWesty XHD Bilstein shocks are identical to the regular HD shocks on the outside, and fit the exact same way.

The difference is all on the inside valve settings that achieve the following results:

• 80% more front and 40% more rear rebound dampening than the HD model
• 57% more front and 20% more rear compression dampening than the HD model

Limited lifetime warranty: GoWesty Bilstein XHD shocks come with the standard Bilstein limited lifetime warranty included with all their shocks.
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JOHN G.
Better ride

Was a little nervous getting the extra heavy duty but took a chance and was a great choice. The ride is stiffer but a good stiffer

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Tim M.
Tim M

Suffice to say, Bilstein's are one of the best shocks you can buy for any vehicle but adding the Extra Heavy Duty for my full camper Westy made a big difference! Not the stiff ride I was used to but much more comfortable even fully loading the interior.

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Wyatt C.
Excellent

I’ve learned to trust GoWesty. The description of these shocks was spot on. I have a 1991 carat. Tin top. I keep it loaded down with camping gear. The extra heavy was perfect. Thanks!

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Josh S.
XHD Bilstein

Installed on a 1990 VW Westy 2WD, I am the 3rd Owner, front rear shocks were toast...i could compress them with my hands...all new springs, hardware, shocks., now she is riding great...rear disc conversion in the future

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Ian

Amazing! EXACTLY what my super heavy westy needed. Lovely upgrade from the standard HD bilsteins. 10/10

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Carl H.
Tintop on Bilsteins

Blown out rear Bilsteins and front Fox shocks from SW washboard roads and lowering the van backdown on wide Yokohamas it was time for the Extra Heavy Duty shocks. Night and day difference! The shocks actually do what they are supposed to be doing. They do feel a touch stiff for my tintop but I'm sure over the years that will melow out. If you're not into enthusiastically driving your tintop like I do then Heavy Duty might be a better choice.

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N.L.

Me gusto mucho, super contento!

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Evan C.
yes. that’s it.

yes yes yes yes yes. my terrible suspension days are gone. i don’t do a swinging nose dive every time i stopped. it’s like i went from driving a moon rover to a tank. they are stiff; you will feel bumps quite a bit, but you won’t go swinging everywhere. my shocks were blown, but not anymore. easy job really anyone can do themselves.

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Hillary T.
Great Shocks

I put these on my 84 2WD. Installation was easy. Shocks are great. I've now gone on several offroad adventures (might have wished I had 4WD) and they performed wonderfully. I put these in at the same time as my new springs and my suspension is solid.

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Alex W.
Easy install, Great product.

These were an easy replacement for my worn out shocks although I did have to grind the width of the bushings down a tiny bit for fit into the rear lower mount on my 82 Westy. The ride handling is much better than the Bilstein HDs I had on a previous van which were very floaty.

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David G.
High quality

Quality shocks = smooth ride. Very satisfied with purchase

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Eric D.
Quality shocks

The quality of the construction is very high and the powder coating is well done.

Will need to install these after I get all of my parts back from powder coating.

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Farid G.
Great Shock!

Vans always feel great with shocks on and feel similarly to the Fox's on the road. You really need to be on washboards all day without any brakes to feel the difference, imo.