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Offline spindle3

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« on: February 10, 2007, 06:52:14 PM »
My '67 bug has an adjustable front end (welded in adj.) which looks great when lowered but the ride is really rough.  I don't mind a certain amount of roughness but when I hit potholes or railroad tracks it shakes the car pretty good.  I thought my suspension was locked up so I took off the shocks and pulled the front end up and down.  It seemed fine with no binding.  I have tried lowered KYB and stock shocks but the ride is still harsh.  Do I have to switch to lowered spindles?  Is there weaker shocks I can use?  Any advice will be appreciated.
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Offline James Buchan

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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2007, 07:23:26 PM »
Dropped spindles and a stock style oil front shock will make a big difference. Bruce had a line on some nice ones, maybe he'll chime in...
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Offline Bruce

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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2007, 02:59:09 AM »
What brands and models of shocks have you tried?

The softest BJ shocks I have ever seen are genuine VW shocks from the VW dealer in Mexico.  I'd let you try mine, but I loaned them to Jim Martin.  Hopefully they weren't in the garage when he tore it down!
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