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Max Welton
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PostPosted: Sat May 15, 2021 6:36 pm    Post subject: Rear shock bolt issue Reply with quote

This seems to be my day for shock issues Rolling Eyes

This bolt is supposed to be correct for the upper rear shock. 65mm

But it runs out of thread way too soon.

The subframe is from my old 68

Clearly it's the wrong bolt.

What is the right bolt?

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PostPosted: Sat May 15, 2021 7:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear shock bolt issue Reply with quote

My parts book shows the rear upper bolt as M12x1.5x50mm

Think thats the front upper with the step shoulder to the threaded portion.
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PostPosted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear shock bolt issue Reply with quote

Thanks!

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PostPosted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear shock bolt issue Reply with quote

The T3 parts book is on here too
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/type3_parts_book/
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PostPosted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Rear shock bolt issue Reply with quote

I always forget about that. Embarassed

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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2021 7:48 am    Post subject: Re: Rear shock bolt issue Reply with quote

Max Welton wrote:
This seems to be my day for shock issues Rolling Eyes

This bolt is supposed to be correct for the upper rear shock. 65mm

But it runs out of thread way too soon.

The subframe is from my old 68

Clearly it's the wrong bolt.

What is the right bolt?

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Looking at the two pics and I'd say if you brought it down to a 50mm you'd be good.
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