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New Shocks
telf - June 4th, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Im after buying some new shocks for my wagon.
Its 3 at the front an 2 in the rear.
Im after peoples feed back in to what to buy and where to buy them from.
Tanks Telf


bajachris88 - June 4th, 2010 at 11:44 AM

kyb GR2 gas shocks rock! and reasonably priced. they have a good reputation for being durable and high performers as a hard working oem replacement. if u want a bit more performance based shock, KYB gas adjust are the next step up. :tu:

Cofab are just as good as the old ones that were originally fitted. and cheaper again. They aren't gas shocks however, if thats even a concern. if u aren't on a rediculously bumpy as road often and worry about oil throth, then these will do.

I have had good luck with monroes on other cars however. and they are cheaper than kyb again. Whether they are readily available for vw, i dont know. But the ones in my brothers ricer burner i drive take a thrashing on corners, and its been excellent. haven't been able to break em.

I haven't had much personal experience with kyb and cofab, although i have gr2's on the front, cofab on rear (Mick motors were sold out of gr2 rear's so i went with them for the moment). I did however do alot of research and did have a good chat to Mick about these. Alot of reviews on line as well. Kyb's are certainly a good unit, and have all my faith in them. I haven't seen a single bad review.


bajachris88 - June 4th, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Oh! by the way, i initially shopped online, got prices, but postage was rediculous.

I went to Mick motors with a quote from teh online store, they price matched, and for the extra i paid in gst i saved a heap without having the concerns of postage. Its a good bunch of lads working there :tu:


waveman1500 - June 4th, 2010 at 12:01 PM

I've been happy with my Monroe GT Gas shocks on my Beetle, and you can get them for front and rear Type 3 applications.


57oval - June 4th, 2010 at 06:58 PM

Buy the best, Bilstein shocks, quite reasonable price for the US. I picked F/R for my oval for $540 posted


telf - June 9th, 2010 at 03:34 PM

Thanks for the info, ill look in to some of these.
Cheers Telf