VW Coil Over Shocks - Rear All Beetle - Ghia - Type 3 - 1954-65 Beetle - Ghia - 55-67 Bus Front Link

Coil-Over Shocks for VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3

• Fit the rear of all VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Type 3 models
• Fit the front of 1965 and earlier Beetle and Karmann Ghia
• Fit the front of 1967 and earlier Bus if the lower bushing is trimmed
• Coil O.D.: 2.25"
• Extended length: 17.8"
• Compressed length: 12"
• Not designed to support a vehicle alone
• Add lift to the suspension for worn components or heavier loads

These coil-over shocks fit the rear of all Beetle, Karmann Ghia and Type 3 models, and can be used as front shocks on 1965 and earlier Type 1s as well as '67 and earlier Types 2s if the lower bushing is trimmed. Note: Coil Over shocks do NOT lower your vehicle. The adjustable coil-over shocks allow you to set your suspension to fit your needs. Coil O.D. is 2 1/4", the extended length is 17.8" and the compressed length is 12". The shocks feature a chrome spring, cap and adjuster over a black shock. Reference: Part# 9570-8

Product Specifications

• Upper sleeve width: approximately 32mm
• Lower sleeve width: approximately 47mm
• Eyelet inner diameter: 12mm (just under 1/2")

Important Installation Notes

The eyelets at the upper and lower ends of the shock have a 12mm (just under 1/2") inner diameter sleeve. The mount on the trailing arm should measure about 11.9mm (just over 7/16"). If the hole is "too small" to fit on the lower mount, then the old shock sleeve has rusted in place and must be removed. Sometimes a pair of vice grips is all it takes, sometimes heat, a chisel or even a cut off wheel have been needed.

The upper shock sleeve is approximately 32mm wide and the lower sleeve is approximately 47mm wide. When used on the front of link pin front ends, the lower bushing must be trimmed to fit on to the trailing arm mount.