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Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:00 am

Looking to replace the shocks on my 68 Squareback. Are these available at standard auto part stores, i.e. Auto Zone, or do they have to be ordered from a VW parts distributor?

Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:00 am

you an get them at your FLAPS.

Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:02 pm

When you conact your FLAPS, ask them for some shocks fro a 65 and earlier bug (link pin front end) as they just might have those in stock. Most places don't even know what a type3 is, let alone have parts for it. But most places do know what a bug is, and if you know what interchanges with them, you can save your self some time and head aches. I hope this helps.

Fri Nov 28, 2003 8:19 am

Sorry I have to ask this question- What does "FLAPS" stand for??

Fri Nov 28, 2003 2:49 pm

favorite local auto parts. favorite may be replaced with your word of choice......................

Fri Nov 28, 2003 7:54 pm

Or, like I like to use Friendly Local Auto Part Store. FLAPS, were they know me by my first name.

Sat Nov 29, 2003 5:34 pm

Bobnotch wrote: Most places don't even know what a type3 is, let alone have parts for it. .

Got on Auto Zones website and did a search for front and rear shocks for a 68 VW. It then gave me a drop down box to select which model, and Squareback was listed. $12.99 per shock. Gonna get them changed tomorrow. :P

Sat Nov 29, 2003 6:28 pm

Autozone??? :-& Tell me you didn't end up buying shocks for a 1963 Nash. I don't trust anything Autozone lists.

Sun Nov 30, 2003 5:29 pm

Icy Weener wrote: Autozone??? :-& Tell me you didn't end up buying shocks for a 1963 Nash. I don't trust anything Autozone lists.

Well turns out that Autozone was out of stock on the shocks. So down the road I went, to Checker Auto. Got some new Monroes for the car. Man it sure rides better now.

Funny thing when I was changing the front shocks. The bottom mounts had no nuts holding the shock on the stud. Damn I hate those kinds of surprises. :shock: