6V Beetle shocks - what are you running?

Nevada51 Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 21 Aug 2007, 10:51 pm

#607823

I'm looking for ideas on what shocks to run on a 6V beetle - what brands have you tried? Good/Bad experience? Gas/Oil? Pedders?? Any feedback would be appreciated.

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 21 Aug 2007, 11:54 pm

#607831

none on the front. damn beam is too narrow.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Aug 2007, 6:43 am

#607845

KYB work well

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Nevada51 Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 23 Aug 2007, 11:04 pm

#608175

Thanks vw54, I'll check them out.

vwtyp2: I plan on running a 4 inch narrowed beam....but with shocks 👍

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Aug 2007, 1:17 pm

#608223

Don't run gas shocks on the front...
they are too hard....
always use oil shocks on the front...

You can use gas or oil on the rear...
I prefer to use heavy duty oil shocks on the rear...

COFAP - Monroe - are OK...

I had some New Pedders comfort gas on the front of My 68 beetle and they were hard as...

measure what size you need and look on ebay...

I have some shocks with Toyoto stamped in them..

cheers

Lee

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Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 24 Aug 2007, 7:37 pm

#608295

I wanted BOGE for my oval cause thats what the factory fitted OEM. I got SACH cause they are more readily available and they are made in germany so its all good.
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305 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 24 Aug 2007, 8:38 pm

#608305

Where did you et the Sach shocks from, how is the ride firm or hard?

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Aug 2007, 9:25 pm

#608314

I have always found gas shock hard and have used oil shocks on daily drivers.

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