Short shocks - who sells 'em · Aussieveedubbers

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 28 Mar 2005, 9:46 pm

#326477

Can anyone recommend any short front shocks to suit an early bug with adjusters?

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1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Mar 2005, 5:07 pm

#326874

The best option is to raise the shock towers and use the stock VW shock, short shocks are usually for another type of car (some use Valiant) but they are much too stiff and ride badly.

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4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 29 Mar 2005, 5:18 pm

#326877

I agree with Dave...I have pedders on my lowered (with adjusters) beetle and it rides like it's on the bump stops.
You can get different dampering rates but that costs money.

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 29 Mar 2005, 5:56 pm

#326905

Has anyone tried the KYB GR2's reccommended for very low type 1's, 385 extended 245 collapsed

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1,013 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 29 Mar 2005, 6:01 pm

#326908

they are brand new .i got them off some one on the forum ,i would sell them if they don't fit my split ?????

ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 29 Mar 2005, 8:36 pm

#326940

Is there any numbers on the packaging I can tell you if they will fit a split from my manual

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 29 Mar 2005, 10:57 pm

#327046

Thanks gents. So has anyone tried the KYB GR2's? Do we know if they too are too stiff?

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ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 29 Mar 2005, 11:19 pm

#327062

I have heard that on splits and bays you cant beat them, but unsure on bugs sorry. but they are reccommended for very low rides.

[Edited on 29/3/2005 by ClassicVW(pacific)]

frenzix Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,742 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 30 Mar 2005, 8:00 am

#327125

i just use stockies and they are great

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65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 30 Mar 2005, 9:05 am

#327165

Yeah, I'm beginning to think you're right. I've got stock in mine, but they're old and tired and need replacing. I like the idea of raising the shock towers, but wouldn't know where to start.
I think new stockies might be the go.

Thanks all.

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frenzix Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,742 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 30 Mar 2005, 9:14 am

#327171

yeah, sorry mine were original and needed changing before i dumperd her. i just got cheapo cofaps ill see how long they last.. were $50ea so cant complain. Monroe make them too.. not sure who else

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