[T3] Shock Absorbers - Rear

[Dave Hall]

Does the shock absorber still give resistance when compressed and expanded?
If so you may only need to source a new bush for it.  I think those for CV
joint rear suspension have a wider sleeve than the bush on the lower end -
or am I mistaken?  My list of equivalents has them as the same as a Super
Beetle rear.

If the shock absorber function is OK when tested by repeat compression and
expansion, VW say they don't both have to be renewed as a pair, but
considering  the mileage they have on them, it may be silly not to.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
On Behalf Of Gary Forsmo
Sent: 12 October 2015 00:43
To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Shock Absorbers - Rear

The lower rubber "doughnut" on my left-rear shock absorber on my 1969 Square
disintegrated.

The "clattering" I heard was from the lower ring (without the rubber)
beating itself on the mounting bolt.

I removed the entire LR Shock and left the RR in place.  The car drives fine
with 3 shocks, but there is a noticeable "bounce" in the rear.

Questions:

   1. Are there any OE shocks available?
   2. Are OE shocks *OIL*- or *GAS*-filled?
   3. Will either oil- or gas-filled shocks be OK for summer driving, 1,000
   to 2,000 miles per year?
   4. I've tried to find companies who still make a pretty good quality
   shock.  Here
 
<http://www.pepboys.com/parts/steering_suspension_alignment/shocks_struts_re
ar/00966/1969/VOLKSWAGEN/TYPE3%253A%2520FSB%252CSQB/0/4-1600%2520air%2520coo
led>
   5. Brands:  Bilstein?  KYB?  Monroe?  Others?

Any suggestions?  Anybody have two, matching rear shocks?  I would prefer VW
OEM shocks if they are available.

--
Gary "Frito" - '69 Variant, FI, MT
Rockport, TX (winter)
Lake Geneva, WI (summer)
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