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liken127
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 Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:45 pm Post subject: Shocks |
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| Ok, ready to buy shocks! Any info on good, better, best! tried to do Fox but they only can do the fronts? thanks for the help. |
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Captain Spalding
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| What's your setup? Off-road? Stock? Lowered? |
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liken127
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry, all stock, but we are running 15" rims. |
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mondshine
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:12 am Post subject: |
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I have been very happy with Bilstein shocks, which I have installed on many air cooled VW's, including my '74 Thing.
They're a little more expensive than average, but I think they're worth it.
B46-620 Front
B46-034 Rear
Whatever shocks you choose, don't forget the 131498441 shock mount kit for the front.
Good luck, Mondshine |
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Captain Spalding
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| liken127 wrote: |
| Sorry, all stock, but we are running 15" rims. |
I'm stockfish myself. No need for apologies. I only asked because how the car is used is an important factor in the decision.
I'm very happy with the KYB standard duty shocks. Available through The Thing Shop or German Motor Works. |
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liken127
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| Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks guys, both of these are great shocks, will give them a good look. |
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Jzsquared
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Rev. Scott
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| Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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I run the KYB standard shocks in the rear, and the gray (Gr2?) ones in front. Stockish sitting with mud tires and I do some mild to mid off roading fairly often...I live in the sticks. This combination is affordable and also handles very well on the pavement.
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Ron Domeck
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| Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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| KYB GR2 on our driving cars. |
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dirtkeeper
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| Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:08 am Post subject: |
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| mondshine wrote: |
I have been very happy with Bilstein shocks, which I have installed on many air cooled VW's, including my '74 Thing.
They're a little more expensive than average, but I think they're worth it.
B46-620 Front
B46-034 Rear
Whatever shocks you choose, don't forget the 131498441 shock mount kit for the front.
Good luck, Mondshine |
I agree
I have always use the kyb and have been happy. I think they are a great upgrade and value.
That said when I changed my fronts to bilstein and then my rears . They give a definitely clearly noticeable better ride. Much less harsh then the kybs.
Worth 3x the cost? Yes |
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KD90815
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Shocks |
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Any recommendation for Bilsteins for a 74 with a small lift. Changes the rears from worn out KYB's to Bilsteins and it made a big difference. The fronts that my mechanic ordered were to short to fit my lifted thing. Any recommendations on what Bilstein model to get? I dont know how much its lifted....its not too high.
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mondshine
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Shocks |
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Did your mechanic include the spacer/bushing/dust cap install kit?
They add an inch or so to the overall length. |
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KD90815
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Shocks |
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| Probably not. Ive been going to him for quite a while. this time around he wants me to being the new parts (front shocks) in with me. I will have to ask. Im not sure how short the ones he ordered in the past were...ill have to ask. I should just do the job myself but his repairs historically have been pretty inexpensive. I may take this job to someone else. Thank you for the tip on the spacer kit. |
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