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Need Shocks looked at, where should i go?

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Petey Seriously Crusin Dubber

166 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#670674
Hi there,
I wanted to get someone to look at the shocks on my square, where should i take it? Would a place like pedders or something be ok or would i have to take it to a vw specific place?
Thanks
Pete

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#670732
Pedders have a machine that can check Your shock absorbers while they are on the car...

they have $10 ?? suspension check

but normally, You take a shock off and see if its OK...

if its the oil type - it should be hard to pull up and push down...
Gas type will extend as soon as you take it off the car..

If it shows it has a leak... renew it...

or take Your car to a VW mechanic or shop

only two bolts hold them on...

cheers

LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

njg02 Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#670794
Just try and get something like the originals. Don't get gas a/c car is too light and gas would be too hard. I think that maybe std shocks from beetles may fit. Check Vintage's web site.

Neil
71 super in progress.

Petey Seriously Crusin Dubber

166 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#670884
Thanks guys, I'll take a look. That doesn't sound so bad.