I need a little shorter rear shock. I currently have KYB's but they're too long for the relocation I have to do. Do they make a shock for lowered rear ends?
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I need a little shorter rear shock. I currently have KYB's but they're too long for the relocation I have to do. Do they make a shock for lowered rear ends?
I made a bracket up that bolted to the stock upper mount and then moved my upper shock mount up about 3/4 of an inch. Made it up of 1/4 steel and seems to work fine. Got the idea from a bracket I saw being sold to do the opposite....raise the car.
Brian,
That's along the line of what I'm going to do. The only problem is the bottom mount on my new arms is higher than it was on the stock arms. It also has a 'sleeve' that the shock runs through. The picture is of the bottom side of the arm. You can see the two holes in the 'sleeve' where the bottom of the shock mounts to. That 'sleeve' is pretty high and the angle of the shock is so that it actually rubs the sleeve. That's why I have to move the top mount back to get a more vertical angle. So a shorter shock will also minimize the amount I have to move the top mount back. Does this make sense?
I looked at shocks and it seems as if the stock VW shocks are shorter looking than the KYB's. I also remember reading in a few posts that some say the VW shocks are still a pretty decent choice for these cars. Though they may just be refering to the front shocks, I can't remember.
That's along the line of what I'm going to do. The only problem is the bottom mount on my new arms is higher than it was on the stock arms. It also has a 'sleeve' that the shock runs through. The picture is of the bottom side of the arm. You can see the two holes in the 'sleeve' where the bottom of the shock mounts to. That 'sleeve' is pretty high and the angle of the shock is so that it actually rubs the sleeve. That's why I have to move the top mount back to get a more vertical angle. So a shorter shock will also minimize the amount I have to move the top mount back. Does this make sense?
I looked at shocks and it seems as if the stock VW shocks are shorter looking than the KYB's. I also remember reading in a few posts that some say the VW shocks are still a pretty decent choice for these cars. Though they may just be refering to the front shocks, I can't remember.
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Mickey,
I may have a couple of almost new rear shocks laying around if you want me to bring up and do a trial fit. If they fit you can have them.
Let me know,
Dale
I may have a couple of almost new rear shocks laying around if you want me to bring up and do a trial fit. If they fit you can have them.
Let me know,
Dale
Sure Dale! I just pm'd you about saturday. I probably won't be able to check the fit until Monday. What kind of shocks are they? Not that I'm being picky, just curious. Thanks!
Mickey,
Pick up a nice pair of BOGE front and rear shocks. Perfect AND an OEM supplier for both VW and Porsche. Totally stay away from all of the KYB range, ESPECIALLY the Gas Adjust/GR2/etc. I'm not sure just where their reputation as a good street/track came from, but they're worthless for either application.
BOGE for street, KONI for the track.
A nitrogen filled gas shock for the front of a fiberglass bodied, rear engined street car ? ! ? ! ? ! ? !
MAN, KYB dealers must have some SUPER salesmen . . .
Pick up a nice pair of BOGE front and rear shocks. Perfect AND an OEM supplier for both VW and Porsche. Totally stay away from all of the KYB range, ESPECIALLY the Gas Adjust/GR2/etc. I'm not sure just where their reputation as a good street/track came from, but they're worthless for either application.
BOGE for street, KONI for the track.
A nitrogen filled gas shock for the front of a fiberglass bodied, rear engined street car ? ! ? ! ? ! ? !
MAN, KYB dealers must have some SUPER salesmen . . .
I see what you mean. I had a clearance problem with the stock bottom mount and the partial sleeve that's on there so I just gound off some material. About 1/2 inch or less that's all it needed.
Forgot to mention...I ground off the amterial after making a slight adjustment to the upper bracket I made up. I altered the position of the upper mount (I think a bit reaward) by about 3/4 inch. That and the grinding mentioned about gave me the clearance I needed.
OK. Dale S was kind enough to give me a pair of stock VW rear shocks but they're still too long. With the way the rear sub frame is in my car I need a shock that is 2-3" shorter than stock. With the stock shocks I only have about 1.5" of suspension travel. Does anyone have an idea of where I can get a shorter rear shock that'll fit?
The BMW 2002 sedan shocks have the same mounting set-up as the VW, you could look into those, also the front shocks for the 356 are the same as the rear shocks for the VW, you might look into those as well.
The front shock on the 356 compresses down to 9.5 inches, mounting hole to mounting hole on center. LOTS of manufacturers make shocks for the 356 in a variety of ratings. If they'll fit, there's your answer.
The front shock on the 356 compresses down to 9.5 inches, mounting hole to mounting hole on center. LOTS of manufacturers make shocks for the 356 in a variety of ratings. If they'll fit, there's your answer.
If you don;t have any luck with shocks, call Pete at Airkewld. He can make custom shocks to any length you need.
Carey
Carey
Thanks Guys!
I think we got it figured out. We ended up relocating the upper mount to the frame and it seems like we have enough travel. I'll be able to tell once we get the engine in and get it on the ground.
I think we got it figured out. We ended up relocating the upper mount to the frame and it seems like we have enough travel. I'll be able to tell once we get the engine in and get it on the ground.