'71 Safari and '73 Thing; same basics?

[Talosian]

I'm looking to get some shocks (4/front/Rear) and can't read the name on what's on there now.

Will I be safe to use a set that says it's for a 1973 Thing?

Any other suggestions will help and be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Bruce]

The 71 may have swing axle with reductors, so it probably uses the same shock as a late model Vocho.
The 73 should have IRS. This shock will require a small spacer on each side of the bottom in order to fit the bottom of the trailing arm. Some manufacturers make a unique shock for IRS with a longer bottom bushing.
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[ramirez]

hi,talosian
hi, bruce,(when are you coming to mexico?)
talosian, in guadalajara is a vw shop, the owner is a safari fanatic, in fact he´s the "vwsafarigdl" club president, i will introduce you to the club, there is a friendly people, you can find me most of saturday´s, i´ll glad to meet you there.
hasta la vista.
Ramirez.

[Bruce]

Hola Ramirez,
I don't know when I will be in MX next.....hey, I just got back!
You should post your web site URL so everyone can check out the local Safaris in Guadalaraja.
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[ramirez]

here is http://vwsafarigdl.com/
everybody is welcome.
saludos.Ramirez.

[Talosian]

Thanks. I sort of understood the site with my very basic ability to read Spanish (I'm still learning). I am checking the location on a map from Chapala. Does he have parts (small and large)?

I have been going to the area in Guadalajara where there are blocks and blocks of auto places with new/used parts and some stores that specialize in VW stuff, but it's hit and miss there and a long drive for me.

Does he do tops and upholstery? I can always order online from the U.S. as I have a freind who comes here every couple of months who can bring things, but I prefer "local."

Will keep all the information and hopefully become more educated.

If you want, feel free to PM me or send to my regular email.

Thanks again.



[quote="ramirez"]hi,talosian
hi, bruce,(when are you coming to mexico?)
talosian, in guadalajara is a vw shop, the owner is a safari fanatic, in fact he´s the "vwsafarigdl" club president, i will introduce you to the club, there is a friendly people, you can find me most of saturday´s, i´ll glad to meet you there.
hasta la vista.
Ramirez.[/quote]