VW beetle steering and suspension shock absorbers parts from Auto Craft Engineeering (2024)

Front

Part Number: 111-413-401/A

Bolt to mount the top of the front shock absorber to the beam on beetles and splitscreen busses up to 1962.

£8.00Each(incVAT)
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Part Number: 111-413-403/A

Oversize bolt to mount the top of the front shock absorber to the beam on 1963 to 1965 beetles. Also used to mount the top of the rear shock absorber on splitscreen busses from 1955 to 1967.

£7.00Each(incVAT)
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Top mount, shock absorber, front - Type 1, 66>79

Part Number: 131-498-441

Top mount for the front shock absorber on beetles from 1966 to 1979.

£18.00Each(incVAT)
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Shock absorber, front - Type 1, 52>65

Part Number: 111-413-031/G

Wolfsburg West manufactured front shock absorber for beetles from 1952 to 1965. Perfectly replicates the original VW shock absorber in colour and ride quality.

£34.50Each(incVAT)
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Rear

Shock absorber, rear - Type 1, 68>79

Part Number: 113-513-031/N

Rear shock absorber for 1968 to 1979 Beetles.Made in black to the original VW specification for an authentic ride experience.

£25.00Each(incVAT)

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Aftermarket shock absorbers

Part Number: 111-413-031/KYB

KYB Excel-G shock absorber for standard height vehicles or vehicles using drop spindles.

Length = 335mm collapsed & 440mm extended

Suitable for:

Beetle, front - 1966 to 1979

Karmann Ghia, front - 1965 to 1974

Before ordering, please ensure that you have measured the size of the shock absorbers that you require. To find out the correct shock absorber for you, simply follow the below steps:

1.Remove your existing shock absorbers on both sides.

2.Lower the vehicle back on to its wheels and ensure the vehicle has settled.

3.Measure the distance between the centre of the two shock absorber mounting points.

4.Choose a shock absorber that your measurement is at least midway between the collapsed and extended measurement, there must be at least 2 inches of up and down movement from the normal ride height. (It is recommended that you allow 70% of downward movement and 30% of upward movement).

Please note: shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs. Before fitting we also recommend collapsing and extending the shock absorber a few times in the correct position to remove bubbles that may have formed while in storage.

£62.50Each(incVAT)

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Part Number: 111-413-031/LOW

KYB Excel-G shock absorber for lowered vehicles.

Length = 215mm collapsed & 330mm extended

Suitable for:

Beetle, front - 1966 to 1979

Karmann Ghia, front - 1965 to 1974

Before ordering, please ensure that you have measured the size of the shock absorbers that you require. To find out the correct shock absorber for you, simply follow the below steps:

1.Remove your existing shock absorbers on both sides.

2.Lower the vehicle back on to its wheels and ensure the vehicle has settled.

3.Measure the distance between the centre of the two shock absorber mounting points.

4.Choose a shock absorber that your measurement is at least midway between the collapsed and extended measurement, there must be at least 2 inches of up and down movement from the normal ride height. (It is recommended that you allow 70% of downward movement and 30% of upward movement).

Please note: shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs. Before fitting we also recommend collapsing and extending the shock absorber a few times in the correct position to remove bubbles that may have formed while in storage.

£49.50Each(incVAT)
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Shock absorber, lowered - Various aircooled

Part Number: 111-513-031/LOW

KYB Excel-G shock absorber for lowered vehicles.

Length = 245mm collapsed & 385mm extended

Suitable for:

Beetle & Karmann Ghia, front - up to 1965

Beetle & Karmann Ghia, rear - up to 1979

Splitscreen bus, front and rear - 1955 to 1967

Bay window bus, front and rear - 1968 to 1979

Type 3, front and rear - all years

Before ordering, please ensure that you have measured the size of the shock absorbers that you require. To find out the correct shock absorber for you, simply follow the below steps:

1.Remove your existing shock absorbers on both sides.

2.Lower the vehicle back on to its wheels and ensure the vehicle has settled.

3.Measure the distance between the centre of the two shock absorber mounting points.

4.Choose a shock absorber that your measurement is at least midway between the collapsed and extended measurement, there must be at least 2 inches of up and down movement from the normal ride height. (It is recommended that you allow 70% of downward movement and 30% of upward movement).

Please note: shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs. Before fitting we also recommend collapsing and extending the shock absorber a few times in the correct position to remove bubbles that may have formed while in storage.

£51.00Each(incVAT)
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Shock absorber, KYB - Various aircooled

Part Number: 111-513-031/AFT

KYB Excel-G shock absorber for standard height vehicles or vehicles using drop spindles.

Length = 265mm collapsed & 420mm extended

Suitable for:

Beetle & Karmann Ghia, front - up to 1965

Beetle & Karmann Ghia, rear - up to 1979

Splitscreen bus, front and rear - 1955 to 1967

Bay window bus, front - 1968 to 1979

Type 3, front and rear - 1962 to 1973

Before ordering, please ensure that you have measured the size of the shock absorbers that you require. To find out the correct shock absorber for you, simply follow the below steps:

1.Remove your existing shock absorbers on both sides.

2.Lower the vehicle back on to its wheels and ensure the vehicle has settled.

3.Measure the distance between the centre of the two shock absorber mounting points.

4.Choose a shock absorber that your measurement is at least midway between the collapsed and extended measurement, there must be at least 2 inches of up and down movement from the normal ride height. (It is recommended that you allow 70% of downward movement and 30% of upward movement).

Please note: shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs. Before fitting we also recommend collapsing and extending the shock absorber a few times in the correct position to remove bubbles that may have formed while in storage.

£45.00Each(incVAT)

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Shock absorber, heavy duty - Various aircooled

Part Number: 111-513-031/HD

Heavy duty KYB Excel-G shock absorber for standard height vehicles or vehicles using drop spindles. These are well suited to splitscreen and bay window busses or the rear of smaller vehicles needing stiffer suspension.

Length = 265mm collapsed & 410mm extended

Suitable for:

Beetle & Karmann Ghia, front - up to 1965

Beetle & Karmann Ghia, rear - up to 1979

Splitscreen bus, front and rear - 1955 to 1967

Bay window bus, front and rear - 1968 to 1979

Type 3, front and rear - 1962 to 1973

Before ordering, please ensure that you have measured the size of the shock absorbers that you require. To find out the correct shock absorber for you, simply follow the below steps:

1.Remove your existing shock absorbers on both sides.

2.Lower the vehicle back on to its wheels and ensure the vehicle has settled.

3.Measure the distance between the centre of the two shock absorber mounting points.

4.Choose a shock absorber that your measurement is at least midway between the collapsed and extended measurement, there must be at least 2 inches of up and down movement from the normal ride height. (It is recommended that you allow 70% of downward movement and 30% of upward movement).

Please note: shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs. Before fitting we also recommend collapsing and extending the shock absorber a few times in the correct position to remove bubbles that may have formed while in storage.

£62.50Each(incVAT)
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VW beetle steering and suspension shock absorbers parts from Auto Craft Engineeering (2024)

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