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Quick question. I'm new to all of this and picked up my first one a couple of weeks ago. It handles great on smooth roads but seems to hate rough roads. Iwas told by a vw bug guy that the shocks in front are to stiff for such a light car. The rean seems to bottom out. What would you guys suggest for shocks. Mine is on a 71 pan.
Thanks for the help,
Chris (robertriley)

4/8/1212:41 AM

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Quick question. I'm new to all of this and picked up my first one a couple of weeks ago. It handles great on smooth roads but seems to hate rough roads. Iwas told by a vw bug guy that the shocks in front are to stiff for such a light car. The rean seems to bottom out. What would you guys suggest for shocks. Mine is on a 71 pan.
Thanks for the help,
Chris (robertriley)

Marty Grzynkowicz2012 IM Suby-Roadster

Monroe 32022 front shocks. From a 1968 Dodge Dart? Read this one:

http://speedsterowners.com/forum/readmsg.asp?t=19039

4/8/125:27 AM

I would also check your tire pressure. Lowering it will significantly help your ride.

What psi are you running?

4/8/128:06 AM

The dart shocks seen to be a good way to go in the front. How about the rear, It seems like I'm bottoming out.

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