[Alpal]

I'm no expert, but I do have the shocks; it seems to me that the way the gas compresses means that they work over a wider range than the usual springs. They look great; they're easy to keep clean; and they can't 'bottom out'. Whether or not you prefer the ride to the standard shocks is a matter of personal preference; most users seem to.

And I love the history of your home town Buddy,......fascinating,......
Alpal