Aussieveedubbers · Bugs

Rear shock absorber recommendations for 68 IRS Beetle

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/103257/rear-shock-absorber-recommendations-for-68-irs-beetle

pfillery ·

Any ideas. Whats the best stock (or close to it) shockie for a 68? Its an IRS rear so something compatible with that. I currently have these silly looking coilovers which I want to get rid of - don't really have a need for coilovers on a stock Beetle.

Any to go for (or any that should be avoided?)

AA003 ·

Bilstein, Koni.........

Uber Kafer ·

Boge. 27-221-9.

Original fitment, european manufactured. usually reasonably priced and readily available.

vwo60 ·

KYB gr2's, excellent standard gas replacement shock, available from the US for about $250 a complete set to suit your car delivered, part # for your car, 343143 front, 343144 rear.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KYB-GR-2-STRUTS-VOLKSWAGEN-BEETLE-TYPE-1-1967-1977-/270914929626?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f13c9c3da#ht_2036wt_1289

57oval ·

http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model_Index=77Q11&Manf=All&SubChar=Q

barls ·

Uber Kafer wrote:Boge. 27-221-9.

Original fitment, european manufactured. usually reasonably priced and readily available.
had a set worked really well.

pfillery ·

Any problems posting gas shocks? Can post normal ones but any compressed gas can't be posted which ups the cost to buy them.

vwo60 ·

No issues, have purchased several sets of gasajusts from ther states, last set was two months ago.

ian.mezz ·

oil shocks , got ours from autopro.😊

waveman1500 ·

Monroe GT Gas, they're Australian made and they're cheap! I've never had an issue with mine.

psimitar ·

Boge or Bugpack for oil only and then KYB, Monroe, Bilstein, Spax, Koni and so on for gas/oil shox.

Be warned that the gas shock can give a firmer ride than an oil shock just from the nature of it's design so something to bear in mind.

vwo60 ·

all because of the increased damping which is required when you modify your suspension.