EMPI VW Performance Gas Shock - Front Link Pin or Rear - All Type 1
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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.
Front Ride Height
Stock Height Car: Use a stock height shock.
Lowered with Drop Spindles: Use a stock height shock.
Lowered more than 3 inches with Adjustable Beam: Use a Lowered Shock.
Front Fitment
• 1954 to 1965 Beetle• 1956 to 1965 Karmann Ghia
• 1955 to 1979 Type 2 Bus
• 1962 to 1973 Type 3
Rear Ride Height
Stock Height OR Lowered Car: A stock height rear shock absorber will work for nearly all lowered rear applications.
Rear Fitment
• 1954 to 1977 Standard Beetle• 1971 to 1979 Super Beetle
• 1956 to 1974 Karmann Ghia
• 1955 to 1967 Type 2 Bus (Note: Does not fit 68-79 REAR Bus)
• 1962 to 1973 Type 3
• 1973 to 1974 Things
EMPI recently changed suppliers for their shock absorbers and these shocks may come painted white, or red. Either way it will still be the correct, gas charged shock absorber.
Compatibility
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Helpful Hints
When installing a new shock absorber on the front of your VW, make sure that the old shock sleeve is removed. The bolt that the shock absorber bolts to IS NOT a shouldered bolt. The shaft of the bolt has roughly the same outer diameter of the threaded area. If the old shock sleeve is rusted in place, use a pair of vice grips to break it free and remove it.Shipping
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90 Day Return PolicyYou can return most unused, never installed, like-new items for 90 days from the date of receipt. Items must be in like-new condition.
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