Shock Absorbers

My car currently has KYB Gas-A-Just shocks on the rear.
These seem a little stiff - I'm thinking about replacing them with a cheaper OEM type shock. NAPA sells a Monroe replacement for $14.36 each
Any recommendations?

Thanks

Dave

John Steele says, "get the cheapest shock you can buy"- mine rides great with his set-up.

Thanks Stan,

If I'm not mistaken, I believe they use Cofab shocks, can anybody confirm.

When did VW switch to IRS? Was it '69 - Monroe differentiates their rear shock numbers on the '69 model.

Thanks

I've got the regular old KYB's (non-adjustable) on all four corners and it rides like a dream.

If yours are adjustable, try running them less stiff and see how they ride. If that doesn't work, the Monroe's for a late '60's VW should do the trick.

Gordon, they're supposed to be "self adjusting", and don't allow any adjustments.

I wonder about putting stock/soft shocks on the back. On the front...sure, but the back is where the weight is. I wonder if it would be worth while to go with an adjustable Koni. You could set the fronts on 'soft' and the rears on a more 'firm' setting. I think George has Koni on this new IM (or his 'old' one).
Ron

John Steele and Stan have it right , I've learned to use the "el cheapo shocks" they work great. Don't use and HD shock as they are intented for a std beetle that weights more than a speedster

cheap=good

I'm not so sure a agree. There is a lot more to damping than what 'cheap' shocks give you. On the other hand, I have gas KYBs on the front and they are too 'heavy duty'. If I go into a tight, bumpy corner the front end bounces around...which is not fun.
I'm wondering if a very high quality shock, such as a Koni adjustable, might be the ticket. I have no data to back up my theory, but I'm just wondering if this might be the way to go. Anyone running adjustable Konis?
Ron

I have adjustable SPAX shocks all round - seem to work.
Set to their softest at the front, and fairly firm at the rear.

KYB, non adjustable on the rear. Cheap shocks on the front, that are 8 years old and continue getting better-softer. Bouncing front ends are not good.

I'm changing to the Red 9 system. I've got the rods that replace the torsion bars and am just determining what length shock to order.

Overkill probably but what I like is the ability to change spring rates, damping rates and height. And since I can't drive the car much (snow again last night!) I might as well spend money on parts. ;-)

Brian

I have the Spax adjustable to. At their softest they are the same as my worn-out stock set. The adjustability is great for going between the street, track and then fast touring. I couldn

I had adjustable Konis on my V6 Ford Capri (many, many years ago). Even thought the Capri was nice, I yearned for a TR6. Okay, back on topic. I love the Konis on my Capri, but who is going to go through taking the shock off to adjust it? (I never did...set if on Firm). The Spax sounds like a good way to go.
Ron

Konis - they're working great...

George, which model did you go with, and how firm did you set them?

Thanks

Dave