Shocks for your VW Beetle or Bus Which ones are the best? - Boge - Empi - Bilstein - KYB

[@Mikefngarage]

FYI shocks do not carry or support any weight of the vehicle. They simply dampen the movement of the up and down motion. Heavier shocks can help when you have a heavier load or vehicle because a more stiffened rebound can stop the bouncing. VWs have a very light front end. and a very gentle rebound is necessary to make them ride smooth. The Sachs Boge original were designed to do that. They are not the cheapest but by far not the most expensive and really work well. Check the links in the description for the best deals I could find.

[@thefirstmissinglink]

KYBs on my 67 T2 was comfortable at high speed. Let's just say I pegged the speedometer on the way to Bellingham.

[@vayabroder729]

I find the basic oil shocks in the front are perfect; the KYBs or anything stiffer is better in the back.

[@martinharris5017]

Agree. I run stockers in the front and Monroe gas adjustables in the back, set about mid way, a little stiffer than stock. This combo is with 7 inch wide chrome steel rims with 185 tires so there is more rolling weight for the springs to deal with.

[@ocavant]

Completely agree. OG Boge shocks are the best imo. I don't like the gas shocks personally. People need to understand that the springs support the weight, the shocks are to DAMPEN the spring rebound, they do nothing for supporting weight. Also, og shocks will last a very long time on a VW! Don't throw them out just because they are old. Mike, please don't forget to put the link in the description for those shocks

[@dsshowerpan]

I bought shocks from Bill & Steves in '94, dont think i ever changed from those lol.

[@mattstick1man563]

Great info Mike !! With so many choices its nice to have a professional opinion on what works best !!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Watching now Mike!

[@jonathanl4691]

I run KYB Gas Adjust on the back of my 66' Sundial camper and KYB GR2 upfront running them since 2000. Driven from NM-MI Canada to Mexico rides great!

[@brianchisnell1548]

Single acting was stock right? Only dampening was on rebound. Made for a real soft ride when new.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

It's great to see the bucket truck on the road

[@JourneymanRandy]

Hi Mike. Always enjoy.

[@muzzcovw7674]

Couldn't stand the KYBs that were on my '75. Switched to Boge and the improvement is amazing!

[@Mikefngarage]

yea the gas adjust are way too stiff. they do have another one that I put a link on that are better but nothing beats Boge Sachs

[@thefirstmissinglink]

Impressive 26!

[@panchosspeedshop8576]

I like KYB GR2 for bugs

[@vayabroder729]

Especially in the back.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Hey Mike ! I got my front shocks at Auto Shack and they were life time warranty . back in 85 I wonder f they understand what Life Time means ? I am on my 3rd set.

[@stewartsmith1947]

I need a steering box for my 73 ! Which one would you get ?

[@tonycanning8518]

I think VW used different Shocks in different markets ... Here in Australia I think we got harder shocks than the American market (from what you're saying). Here standard shocks came with a VW logo and P.No.. I used KYB Gas on my 64 Kombi and they were soft !!. But they didn't suffer from fade like standard oil shocks.

[@bava67]

I’ve used KYB GR2’s on my Buses with good results. But for anything else… red Konis are the absolute best riding and driving shocks around. You just have to loosen up your wallet to pay for them. But worth every penny.

[@hded06]

I'm available Sundays and Mondays 😉

[@biviozlebi3551]

All who drive vw more than 20 yrs knowes Boge is the brand to go

[@biviozlebi3551]

On the rear it doesnt matter?😂....all the weight is in the rear Mike