best shocks

Which brand are the best shocks for a Bug? I don't mind spending more if
the ride is smooth and soft. This is for my 77 Bug used for occasional
commute and weekend driver.

tia,

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On Jul 4, 5:47�am, "Mel P." > wrote:
> Which brand are the best shocks for a Bug? �I don't mind spending more if
> the ride is smooth and soft. �This is for my 77 Bug used for occasional
> commute and weekend driver.
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
>

I think the Bilsteins are the best for comfort and handling.. the
KYB's are a little cheaper but also seem to give a stiffer ride.

Mario

On Jul 4, 7:07*am, " > wrote:
>
> I think the Bilsteins are the best for comfort and handling.. the
> KYB's *are a little cheaper but also seem to give a stiffer ride.
>
> Mario

Those must be the easiest to steal.

Randy

Cheap: Cofap,
Good Quality / Adjustable: KONI Red shocks.

Avoid gas charged shocks if you want a smooth ride.

Regards,
Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'67 Bug.

"Mel P." > wrote in message
news:1_obk.235$P11.139@trndny06...
> Which brand are the best shocks for a Bug? I don't mind spending more if
> the ride is smooth and soft. This is for my 77 Bug used for occasional
> commute and weekend driver.
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
>
> parts for sale http://melsvws.4t.com/vwparts/index.htm
> 77 Bug - stock FI http://melsvws.4t.com/77bug/index.htm
> 70 KG Cabrio http://melsvws.4t.com/70ghia/index.htm
>

On Jul 4, 7:36*am, "Bill Spiliotopoulos" > wrote:
> Cheap: Cofap,
> Good Quality / Adjustable: *KONI Red shocks.
>
> Avoid gas charged shocks if you want a smooth ride.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Spiliotopoulos,
> '67 Bug.
>
> "Mel P." > wrote in message
>
> news:1_obk.235$P11.139@trndny06...
>
> > Which brand are the best shocks for a Bug? *I don't mind spending more if
> > the ride is smooth and soft. *This is for my 77 Bug used for occasional
> > commute and weekend driver.
>
> > tia,
>
> > --
> > Mel P.
>
> > parts for sale *http://melsvws.4t.com/vwparts/index.htm
> > 77 Bug - stock FI *http://melsvws.4t.com/77bug/index.htm
> > 70 KG Cabrio *http://melsvws.4t.com/70ghia/index.htm


X2 on Cofap for smooth ride

On Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:47:57 +0200, Mel P. > wrote:

> Which brand are the best shocks for a Bug? I don't mind spending more if
> the ride is smooth and soft. This is for my 77 Bug used for occasional
> commute and weekend driver.
>
> tia,
>

The cheap Cofabs up front, the only compatible shock for the front today.
Having said that, a yank -77 could very well be a strut carrying 1302 or
1303..
For the rear, use flopstops or limiting straps on a swing axle tranny. Use
KYB gas charged if you have a slightly soggy(bottom) rear..
J.


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On Jul 4, 6:47*am, wrote:
> On Jul 4, 7:07*am, " > wrote:
>
>
>
> > I think the Bilsteins are the best for comfort and handling.. the
> > KYB's *are a little cheaper but also seem to give a stiffer ride.
>
> > Mario
>
> Those must be the easiest to steal.
>
> Randy

I get it. You're saying that because Mario is a documented thief.

I've had good experiences with KYB shocks, BTW.

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Mel P. wrote:
> Which brand are the best shocks for a Bug? I don't mind spending more if
> the ride is smooth and soft. This is for my 77 Bug used for occasional
> commute and weekend driver.
>
> tia,
>

I swear by the KYB gas shocks for the rear. If you're looking for
comfort, spend your effort on the front strut inserts as they do the
work you feel more than the rear.

For struts up front, I'm at a loss to recommend some. In my 1303s I've
tried the KYB greys, which I can not recommend as they're too stiff and
just get stiffer over time. I've tried the simple stock-type oil strut
inserts, but don't like the ride either..

Good strut inserts for the front? no idea..
Anyone else have advice?

I have had good luck with KYB's. Right now, I am using FOA. You
probably dont want those.

But yah, KYB. Never had a pair screw me over. Or quit halfway through
the job. Good shocks.


David Gravereaux wrote:
> Mel P. wrote:
>> Which brand are the best shocks for a Bug? I don't mind spending more
>> if the ride is smooth and soft. This is for my 77 Bug used for
>> occasional commute and weekend driver.
>>
>> tia,
>>
>
> I swear by the KYB gas shocks for the rear. If you're looking for
> comfort, spend your effort on the front strut inserts as they do the
> work you feel more than the rear.
>
> For struts up front, I'm at a loss to recommend some. In my 1303s I've
> tried the KYB greys, which I can not recommend as they're too stiff and
> just get stiffer over time. I've tried the simple stock-type oil strut
> inserts, but don't like the ride either..
>
> Good strut inserts for the front? no idea..
> Anyone else have advice?

trey wrote:

> But yah, KYB. Never had a pair screw me over. Or quit halfway through
> the job. Good shocks.

The KYB GR-2 (greys) strut inserts went stiff on me a year or so after
installing them. Go figure...