Short shocks - who sells 'em · Aussieveedubbers

65busser · 28 Mar 2005, 9:46 pm

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

Menangler · 29 Mar 2005, 5:07 pm

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.

Stanley · 29 Mar 2005, 5:18 pm

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) · 29 Mar 2005, 5:56 pm

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

Cheers

david · 29 Mar 2005, 6:01 pm

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) · 29 Mar 2005, 8:36 pm

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

65busser · 29 Mar 2005, 10:57 pm

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

ClassicVW(pacific) · 29 Mar 2005, 11:19 pm

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 · 30 Mar 2005, 8:00 am

i just use stockies and they are great

65busser · 30 Mar 2005, 9:05 am

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.

frenzix · 30 Mar 2005, 9:14 am

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

byronbus · 30 Mar 2005, 9:17 am

I use kyb GR2's on my split, they're great

BUGBOY · 30 Mar 2005, 8:17 pm

I can raise your towers Brad.
I could also narrow your beam.😉
I also need a carpet kit. LOL

65busser · 30 Mar 2005, 9:38 pm

Mate, that would buy you a nice shag-pile carpet kit.
😀

Seriously though, tell me when you need your carpet done and we'll do some sort of a trade.

BUGBOY · 30 Mar 2005, 9:42 pm

Done deal my friend.
Next time we are out choken chickens well talk.