Rear shock absorbers need replacement ?

[mojan_n]

Hi guys,

I was checking my shocks to see if they need to be replaced.

Visual inspection: There is no sign of oil leak on all four.

Bounce test: front shocks are not bouncy at all but both rear shocks are little bouncy when I compare it with fronts.
Dose it mean rear shocks are bad? Or this is normal behavior for a Bug since there is more weight on rear?

Which shock you recommend ( if I need to change the rear shocks)?
1- autozone: Gabriel Guardian Shock
2- autozone: KYB Excel-G Shock
3- Wolfsburg West

Thank you,
Mojan

[Raisedup58]

Need some info before we recommend shocks.
Is the car stock or lowered?
What year is your car?
What kind of driving are you going to be doing with your car?
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[gt1953]

If the vehicle is stock height you will want an oil filled shock and not a gas type. Autozone does offer lifetime warranty on shocks.
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[Cusser]

If the rear end is sagging, consider air-adjustable shocks to raise it while you're at it.
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[don1357]

Disconnect the bottom of the shock, push it up, pull it back. All your answers will be revealed.

[mojan_n]

[EverettB]

[mojan_n]

[don1357]

[gt1953]

The air shocks can ride harsh. If the car is really sagging do consider re indexing the torsion bars.
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[EverettB]

[mojan_n]

Okay, I removed the rear oil filled shocks and tested them they are in a good shape I’m done with rear shocks!

Front:
The only thing bothers me is the front KYB GR-2 shocks, they are in good shape but I want to switch to oil filled shock for a better ride. What is your recommendation on oil filled:
Wolfsburg West oil filled or Cofap Oil Filled?

[mojan_n]

Any suggestion:
Wolfsburg West oil filled or Cofap Oil Filled?

[EverettB]

I used WW on a couple Buses and they seem good to me.

I can't speak to the Bug ones or the other brand
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[cricketseed]

I replaced all four of mine (previous owner had installed gas-filled) with the WW models, and have been happy with them.
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[don1357]

The reality is that type 1s are lightweight cars, the average compact car weighs at least half a ton more. As such they don't tax the shocks that much; anything from a recognizable brand will work just fine.