Shocks for lowered 1959 Beetle

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 20 Feb 2022, 8:42 am

#1045051

My lowered 1959 Beetle needs new shocks so I'm after recommendations please. I'd like shocks which are noticably firmer than stock but not bone-jarring racing.

The front is lowered with a ratchet front beam, currently with normal looking shocks, the shock length at rest is 295mm.

The rear is also lowered (not sure how the previous owner did it??) and currently has adjustable coil-over shocks, the shock length at rest is 315mm.

Thanks!

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Feb 2022, 5:35 pm

#1045052

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Feb 2022, 5:39 pm

#1045053

Rod Penrose item 344068

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12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Feb 2022, 5:39 pm

#1045054

Stupid forum

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Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 20 Feb 2022, 5:58 pm

#1045055

They look good for the front, thank you!

What should I do about the rear? I'd like to keep the ride height the same, presumably the coilovers affect the ride height?

1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Feb 2022, 9:23 pm

#1045056

Ride height on the rear is determined by the setting of the spring plates.

Ask Rod if he does a shorter rear shock

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