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| posted on November 23rd, 2005 at 01:25 AM |
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shock absorber
Hi all
got myself a 62 bug and was wondering what is the best shock for the bug please advise...thanks
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| posted on November 23rd, 2005 at 07:16 AM |
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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.
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| posted on November 24th, 2005 at 12:28 AM |
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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
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| posted on November 24th, 2005 at 12:19 PM |
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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.
http://www.proven.com.au
http://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
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| posted on November 24th, 2005 at 03:03 PM |
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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.
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