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Max Welton Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:34 pm

Last March I put a set of new Cofap oil shocks on my 68 squareback. Worked fine, nice feel.

Over the last few weeks the right front has started making a squeaking noise, particularly in the cold. I don't ever remember this happening with Boges. The local VW shop says he can't get any other oil shock except Cofaps any more.

So I'm looking for a source for Boges, or any other suitable oil shock.

Max

Ross UK Tue Jan 17, 2012 6:09 pm

Have you looked for KYB Premium shocks? These are their OEM replacement oil filled shocks.

Ross UK Tue Jan 17, 2012 6:36 pm

Sorry fella, I was just looking up the part numbers on the KYB site for you and realised they don't sell their Premium shocks in the US. Sorry :(

Max Welton Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:26 pm

Thanks for checking.

Still looking...

Max

limerence Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:36 pm

Max,

Not sure if you have the P/N for the previous front Boges you had but it looks like ISPWest sells some Boges right now on eBay with the P/N of 113513031N.

I'm curious if these are the correct ones for my squareback as well.

-John

Max Welton Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:50 pm

Well, the on-line catalog showed them out of stock. But the order page showed 2 available, so I ordered them.

We shall see if they actually have two to ship.

Stay tooned. :wink:

Max

limerence Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:34 pm

Yes, please keep us updated as to how they are installed. Looks like some have used the Monroe 5752's for the fronts and would be good to get a comparison between the two.

sharkskinman Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:58 pm

i have stock oils of my old 67 on the front of my 71
and gas adjust KYBs on the rear

i do have a set of 5752s for sale

limerence Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:54 pm

sharkskinman wrote: i have stock oils of my old 67 on the front of my 71
and gas adjust KYBs on the rear

i do have a set of 5752s for sale

Did you try to run the 5752's in the fronts and didn't have a good a ride as your older stock oils?

Max Welton Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:04 pm

Well, my ISP order has processed and Alex says he's got them.

This is good. 8)

Max

Max Welton Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:11 pm

Alright, finally installed the Boges up front.

Boges are indeed now sold by Sachs.

They are definitely softer than the Cofaps and infinitely nicer than the GR2s I used to run. I like them. 8)



Max



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