Re: [ihc] Simply Shocking...Bilsteines

["Jim or Ginger Aos" <jaos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter F. Ferris" <binder@domain.elided>
To: "'John Hofstetter'" <hofs@domain.elided>
Cc: <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 9:41 AM
Subject: RE: [ihc] Simply Shocking...


> Hey John & Fellow / Woman Binder Owners,
>
> Thanks so much for replying. You know I always enjoy hearing from you, and
> there might even be a special barb or two in here just for you! ;-)
>
> : You know, Pete, I have Ranchos on my Scout more to "look
> : good" than any other specific reason. On my GC, I have shocks
>
> What? No comments on the functionality of the Ranchos?  Do they suck or
are
> they halfway worth the money? Are they only mediocre?
>
> The biggest reason I was looking elsewhere - besides the local parts
house -
> is because I wasn't sure (ok, I ASSumed!) if they would be able to
> reference, let alone actually stock an over-the-counter shock (Gabriel,
> Monroe, etc.) that would fit a lifted Scout.
>
> : my son got me from his supplier (CarQuest) for a very good
> : price. They are generic, made by either Gabriel or Monroe
> : (I've forgotten), are top of the line in quality, and seem to
> : be very good shocks.
>
> I've had above average success with Gabriel's.  Dunno 'bout Monroe's
> personally (but Marilyn was pretty hot back in the day, eh?).
>
> : For your use, unless you are peer conscious, I suggest you
> : shop price and quality rather than a brand that has name value.
>
> Nahhh. Not too many other peers around here. My Scout spends most of its
> days towing my carcass to/from work. Or more recently, looking for work!
>
> : My Trailmaster lift kit came with what I thought were
> : Bilsteins, and I always admired how great they were. After
>
> Aren't these the folks that have the (in)famous tranny enema maachine or
> something?  Never done it myself but see ads now and then.  I know their
> shocks are supposed to be awesome. Respected in certain racing circles
from
> what I hear.
>
> <snip!>
>
> : for Trailmaster and weren't Bilsteins at all. Man, a lot of
> : this stuff is in the head!

I put Bilsteins on my car and F350 and am pleased enough to do the same with
the 1310.  just my experience.

Jim Aos
jaos@domain.elided
Okanogan, WA

72 1310 I.H.C 4x4      245000 miles
76 300D MB               274000 miles
83 Goldwing                204000 miles
94 F350 Turbo Diesel  187000 miles
 http://www.geocities.com/eilofaos/eilof.html

>
> Amen bro!  Obliquely reminds me... As I speak, I'm "killing time" while I
do
> a SeaFoam purging on the Scout. It was starting to sound a little
lethargic.
> I also bought some Autolite 85's (thanks Tom!). I thought maybe some fancy
> schmancy platinum plug (pondered Bosch or NGK) might make some big
> difference and help push me up into the 10+MPG range instead of the usual
> 9.x MPG I've been "enjoying" lately. I thought before I resort to a carb
> rebuild, I'd try a can of SeaFoam and some fresh plugs (wires are fairly
> recent), didn't have cap & rotor in stock this morning. Ugggh. But
recently
> I've read some things that basically said those high dollar plugs aren't
> even worth putting in the lawn mower. I dunno. I DO know I don't want
those
> ol' Split/Splitfires you've been trying to fob off on the digest for the
> past 10 years! ;->>>
>
> But seriously, thanks John.  You confirmed what I suspected. I probably
> should contact some shock vendors (Gab, Monroe, etc.) and ASK THEM to
refer
> me to a specific model# and I can have the local boys order it. Money IS
> tight around here, as you know. A possible job offer - if it ever matures.
> Time will tell. Very ironic venue, if it happens! More later.
>
> I'm sure the Illuminati on the list will know of SeaFoam for their tranny
> tune-up, etc. I haven't seen a reference on this list (at least for a
while)
> on anyone using the "engine tune-up".  There is a reference at:
> http://stevenbigler.tripod.com/scoutco/id14.html
> I don't know this fellow.  I would check my local car parts dealer before
> buying it mailorder though! Steve does tell the basic story, though!
>
> Gotta go fire up the Scout now - it's "done" soaking. Time for the purge.
> Neighbors will prob call fire department!
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> --Pete