shockers???

peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 31 May 2012, 12:18 am

#905063

Hey guys,

I have a 1970 super beetle and i'm looking at just kampers australia for shockers but i am not 100% sure what ones fit to the bug as the site advertises 3 types. can anyone help?

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 31 May 2012, 8:23 am

#905077

Ok the supers started in 71. Are you sure it's a 70 super could you have the year wrong
Also are you looking for front or back.
Fronts you need the macpherson strut inserts which only fit the supers. Then you need to get the right version as there is 2 bolts and 3 bolts

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peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 31 May 2012, 6:12 pm

#905139

i just assumed it was a 70 because thats what it said on the rego form and i need both front and back

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 31 May 2012, 7:18 pm

#905161

mate, first thing i think you need to do is figure out if its actually a 71 or later super or just a standard. have a quick look under the front guards and see if you can see struts or a beam.
then that should help you figure out what you have.
rego papers arent always correct ether.

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peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 31 May 2012, 10:10 pm

#905217

i just checked the chassis no. and it is a 71. And yes it is a super beetle! I actually own 3 and it's quite obvious that its a super beetle. all i was asking was what shockers are fitted on this model? as they are different to a deluxe 63.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 31 May 2012, 10:22 pm

#905223

ok it has the three bolt struts and pretty much the same rear shocks as most bugs.

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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Jun 2012, 12:57 am

#905231

peter87 wrote:i just checked the chassis no. and it is a 71. And yes it is a super beetle! I actually own 3 and it's quite obvious that its a super beetle. all i was asking was what shockers are fitted on this model? as they are different to a deluxe 63.

The front shockers are totally different to a 63. Not even close to the same in size or fitment.

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9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 1 Jun 2012, 7:34 am

#905244

Still haven't mentioned yet, front, rear or both?

Rear is easy just need IRS shocks.
Swing axle use same shock but it's missing the wider spacer at the base..

front you will need these strut inserts,

http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/strut-insert-front-j14687.html

remove the struts from the car, compress the spring, dissasemble and fit the new insert.

Have fun, the strut base will probably be siezed into the spindle 😉

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2012, 11:56 am

#905269

peter87 wrote:i just assumed it was a 70 because thats what it said on the rego form and i need both front and back

WELL IT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN 1970 BUT ITS STILL A 71 model and the chassis number should stsrt with 111 XXX XXX

VW enthusists know Superbugs came out in 1971 VW year model

Are You talking about rear shocks? as they are similar to a 1963 beetle but the front shocks are McPherson struts that bolt thru the body - and are part of the steering..
open the bonnet and see the 3 nuts either side..
similar to a Golf etc or most modern cars..
and look like the pic Joel has put up..

Rear shocks are easy to take off on a super..
Fronts can be a pain or a garage job...

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peter87 Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 1 Jun 2012, 5:58 pm

#905333

Thanks guys i needed both front and rear shockers. found them on jk