[T3] Front shocks

[Jim Adney]

On 14 Aug 2021 at 15:27, bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:

> I've run other shocks on the front of my type 3s, but have found that you
> really want an oil shock, as gas charged will be too much. As Jim would
> say, these cars are light up front, and don't really need gas charged
> shocks (too stiff and kills the ride).

Quick FYI: ALL shocks have oil in them. Gas shocks have a separate 
compressed gas chamber that keeps the oil inside compressed, so it can't 
get churned up, turn to foam, and stop working. The extra pressure does add 
a bit of lift to the shock, but it's not noticable once it's installed on the car.

The different amounts of stiffness are made by changing the diameter of the 
piston and the strength of the valves that let oil pass thru the piston. Yes, it's 
common for aftermarket shocks, especially front shocks, sold for our cars to 
be too stiff.

If someone will remind me, I'll bring a disassembled Bilstein to the next 
invasion.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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