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 peter87
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| posted on May 31st, 2012 at 12:18 AM |
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shockers???
Hey guys,
I have a 1970 super beetle and i'm looking at just kampers australia for shockers but i am not 100% sure what ones fit to the bug as the site
advertises 3 types. can anyone help?
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| posted on May 31st, 2012 at 08:23 AM |
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Ok the supers started in 71. Are you sure it's a 70 super could you have the year wrong
Also are you looking for front or back.
Fronts you need the macpherson strut inserts which only fit the supers. Then you need to get the right version as there is 2 bolts and 3 bolts
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| posted on May 31st, 2012 at 06:12 PM |
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i just assumed it was a 70 because thats what it said on the rego form and i need both front and back
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| posted on May 31st, 2012 at 07:18 PM |
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mate, first thing i think you need to do is figure out if its actually a 71 or later super or just a standard. have a quick look under the front
guards and see if you can see struts or a beam.
then that should help you figure out what you have.
rego papers arent always correct ether.
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| posted on May 31st, 2012 at 10:10 PM |
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i just checked the chassis no. and it is a 71. And yes it is a super beetle! I actually own 3 and it's quite obvious that its a super beetle. all i
was asking was what shockers are fitted on this model? as they are different to a deluxe 63.
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| posted on May 31st, 2012 at 10:22 PM |
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ok it has the three bolt struts and pretty much the same rear shocks as most bugs.
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| posted on June 1st, 2012 at 12:57 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by peter87
i just checked the chassis no. and it is a 71. And yes it is a super beetle! I actually own 3 and it's quite obvious that its a super beetle. all i
was asking was what shockers are fitted on this model? as they are different to a deluxe 63.
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The front shockers are totally different to a 63. Not even close to the same in size or fitment.
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| posted on June 1st, 2012 at 07:34 AM |
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Still haven't mentioned yet, front, rear or both?
Rear is easy just need IRS shocks.
Swing axle use same shock but it's missing the wider spacer at the base..
front you will need these strut inserts,
http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/strut-insert-front-j14687.html
remove the struts from the car, compress the spring, dissasemble and fit the new insert.
Have fun, the strut base will probably be siezed into the spindle 
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| posted on June 1st, 2012 at 11:56 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by peter87
i just assumed it was a 70 because thats what it said on the rego form and i need both front and back
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WELL IT MAY HAVE BEEN MADE IN 1970 BUT ITS STILL A 71 model and the chassis number should stsrt with 111 XXX XXX
VW enthusists know Superbugs came out in 1971 VW year model
Are You talking about rear shocks? as they are similar to a 1963 beetle but the front shocks are McPherson struts that bolt thru the body - and are
part of the steering..
open the bonnet and see the 3 nuts either side..
similar to a Golf etc or most modern cars..
and look like the pic Joel has put up..
Rear shocks are easy to take off on a super..
Fronts can be a pain or a garage job...
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| posted on June 1st, 2012 at 05:58 PM |
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Thanks guys i needed both front and rear shockers. found them on jk
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