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<DIV>In a message dated 4/10/2016 5:29:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jadney@VWType3.org writes:</DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>On 10
Apr 2016 at 14:17, Jessica Chase wrote:<BR><BR>> It looks like our ´69 is
in need of new shocks and we´re wondering<BR>> which ones on the market are
closest or even identical to stock. <BR><BR>I'm afraid there's little point in
trying to find OG shocks or even <BR>anything that's "close." I have some
aftermarket fronts, but no <BR>rears. If you REALLY need new shocks, buy
something that seems about <BR>right off ebay. They'll probably be Beetle
shocks, but you won't <BR>notice any difference. You should replace them in
matching pairs, but <BR>there's no need to replace all 4 if 1 is
bad.<BR><BR>Don't spend big bucks. You're not doing high performance off road
<BR>driving. I think you're likely to find something suitable for $30
<BR>each, or less.</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" color=#000000 size=2
face=Arial>Agreed. I'd probably get a pair of KYB Excel's from Rock Auto for the
rear. They're gas charged, so you don't want them on the front.<BR>
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