Need Shocking News!

empi man Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 22 Feb 2004, 8:43 pm

#143001

What shocks should I use to improve the road holding of my standard '76 Beetle?Monroes,KYBs etc?Anybody got a second hand 009 dizzy or the price of a new one?Thanks.

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Feb 2004, 8:58 pm

#143020

KYB's for sure!!! dont know whether to get gas or oil though?
cheers
rhys

it aint just cool its aircool'd

empi man Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 22 Feb 2004, 8:59 pm

#143023

Thanks!Now ,where do I get the good value?

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 22 Feb 2004, 9:01 pm

#143025

$50.00 each

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empi man Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Feb 2004 · 22 Feb 2004, 9:15 pm

#143033

Thanks Seagull,I'll take one!Can you check shipping to Coffs harbour as well?Tah!

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Feb 2004, 9:45 pm

#143064

I prefer oil shocks for the front & kyb Gas for the rear.
IMHO: The front of a VW is too light for gas shocks.
But if You prefer use KYB gas at the front & rear...
Some people on this forum like to spend BIG Money and get Koni adjustable gas shocks... very expensive...

send an email for prices to:
Mick & Christine
mick@mickmotors.com.au
George
info@classicveedub.com.au

Lee

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