Hi all
got myself a 62 bug and was wondering what is the best shock for the bug please advise...thanks
fishysauce Casual Dubber
24 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
shock absorber
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
It does depend on the intended application and also your budget. I run Koni red adjustable shocks all round in my 63 beetle (on 1970 swing axle pan) and love them. They are not cheap from memory though. I understand KYB have a fairly good reputationk and I know they did pretty well in a shock comparison test Volksworld magazine did quite a while ago. I am sure some others will put forward their suggestions too.
fishysauce Casual Dubber
24 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Hi Alan thanks for the advise again...my shock is gone can you remember how much did you pay for it...and also my wheel are drum brake does it matter...thanks
Cheers
Vince
Cheers
Vince
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Braking system won't make a difference regarding which shocks you run (ie. drums or discs), however when ordering shocks you will need to know if you have a ball joint front end or king and link pin (earlier models), also if the rear is swing axle or IRS (however I have a feeling the shocks on the rear are the same regardless - just check this though.
The cost of the konis was not cheap in comparison to other brands - I can't recall off the top of my head what they were worth as it was over a year ago I bought them. I am not sure where you are based but it wouldn't be too hard to find a distributor - eg.
www.proven.com.au
www.toperformance.com.au
If you want a less expensive alternative, just give a local vw shop a call and get some costs for standard replacements. If you are running a stock engine, brakes, wheels etc - may not be necessary to spend so much on shocks alone. I am running a 2L engine, 4 wheel discs, modified suspension and bigger wheels - hence why I upgraded my shocks.
Cheers
Alan
The cost of the konis was not cheap in comparison to other brands - I can't recall off the top of my head what they were worth as it was over a year ago I bought them. I am not sure where you are based but it wouldn't be too hard to find a distributor - eg.
www.proven.com.au
www.toperformance.com.au
If you want a less expensive alternative, just give a local vw shop a call and get some costs for standard replacements. If you are running a stock engine, brakes, wheels etc - may not be necessary to spend so much on shocks alone. I am running a 2L engine, 4 wheel discs, modified suspension and bigger wheels - hence why I upgraded my shocks.
Cheers
Alan
J&SBlue Officially Full-On Dubber
307 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Fishysauce, I have sent you a U2U re a full set of adjustable koni shocks that I have for sale that will fit your 62.