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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><div>I've seen Sachs/Boge shocks available for a decent price (like $30-40 ea?) from a European parts wholesaler. If you have a mechanic who does European stuff, maybe inquire with them on ordering some. As far as I know those are as "correct" and "stock" as they come these days, vs other brands.</div><div><br></div>That said, I highly recommend Koni shocks if money is not a big issue. They're expensive and maybe 1-2K miles per year of summer driving doesn't justify it but they're pretty awesome. I bought a set for my '71 Squareback when they went on sale and it made a very noticeable improvement in handling and ride.<div style="text-indent: 0px !important; "><br style="text-indent: 0px !important; "></div><div style="text-indent: 0px !important; ">I had KYB Gas-a-just shocks on the car from when I bought it, which aren't exactly a stock shock to compare to but I still think the Konis are a really good way to go. Plus, they're adjustable so you can set them how you like (soft or firm).<br style="text-indent: 0px !important; "><br></div><div>I felt like the KYBs were too stiff, esp for the rear.</div><div><br></div>-Jeremy<br>SF, CA<div>'71 Squareback, MT, FI</div><br><br><div>> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:00:50 -0500<br>> From: gbforsmo@gmail.com<br>> To: type3@vwtype3.org<br>> Subject: Re: [T3] Shock Absorbers - Rear<br>> <br>> >ALL shocks are oil filled. Some are also gas pressurised. Confusion<br>> >about this is rampant. I'd have to draw you a picture to show you how<br>> >the pressurization is done, but it's done to keep the oil from<br>> >turning to useless foam when the shock is worked hard.<br>> <br>> Why don't you draw ALL OF US a (CAD?) picture.<br>> It could be educational. Isn't that what this Forum is all about?<br>> <br>> -- <br>> Gary "Frito" - '69 Variant, FI, MT<br>> Rockport, TX (winter)<br>> Lake Geneva, WI (summer)<br>> -------------- next part --------------<br>> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br>> URL: <http://lists.vwtype3.org/pipermail/type3-vwtype3.org/attachments/20151012/e2500e18/attachment.htm><br>> _______________________________________________<br>> VWType3.Org mailing list - type3@vwtype3.org<br>> To unsubscribe or change subscription options, visit:<br>> http://lists.vwtype3.org/listinfo.cgi/type3-vwtype3.org<br>> If you need more help, contact: gregm@vwtype3.org<br></div> </div></body>
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