Front Suspension

A wide range of front suspension parts from up-rated shock absorbers, lowered springs, etc.

Coil-Over Shock

Coil-Over shock absorber with a chrome plated spring. Available for Ball-Joint fronts and Swing Axle or IRS Rears - specify when ordering. Sold individually.

413 001

Bugpack Shock

Bugpack lowered shocks are oil filled and offer a smoother ride than others. Better for comfort rather than sharp handling. Sold in a pair - specify front or rear when ordering.

413 650 720

KYB Shocks

KYB Shocks are gas pressurised and offer a firm, sporty ride and precise control. Sold individually. Available for a variety of applications - specify when ordering. Sold individually.

413 43143

KYB Gas-A-Just Shocks

KYB Gas-A-Just shock absorbers are firm, gas pressurised shocks with hevy duty damping best suited to Vans or the rear of Bugs that need uprating. Despite the name of them - they are NOT adjustable! Sold individually - specify application and size when ordering.

413 4521

GAZ Adjustable Shocks

GAZ Adjustable shocks are fully adjustable gas shock absorbers made in the UK. They give you the ability to tune your suspension to your requirements. Adjustment is done on the vehicle by means of a knurled knob on the shock and on the inserts. They offer 36 point adjustment, 3 year guarantee, fully re-buildable, corrosion resistant gold cadium plating, each unit is individually numbered and tested. Specify the application and size when ordering.

413 Z003

GAZ Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks

GAZ Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks. These have all the benefits of the above GAZ Shocks, but with the addition of height adjustable springs. Springs are sold separately (see below). We offer so many variations on this product for different models (Bug, Van, Type 3) that we can't list them all here. Prices are from £140.95 for a pair - please contact us for more details.

413 101Z

Spring for GAZ Adjustable Shocks

Spring for the Coil-Over GAZ adjustable shocks listed above. Sold individually, there are so many options for different models that we can't list them all here. Prices are fomr £29.40 each. Please contact us with your requirements.

413 001ZS

Long Travel Ball Joints

Long travel Beetle ball joints. Give far more travel than stock items - necessary if you lower the car more than 3" Priced each - two upper and two lower are required for a full car.

405 013

Extra Camber Nuts

Extra camber nuts are fitted to beam axle models between the top ball joint and the stub axle. Greater camber adjustment is required if you lower your car more than 4" or when using dropped spindles to give you more tyre clearance. Supplied as a pair - not for 1302/03s

401 380

King / Link Pin Clamp Nuts

King and link pin clamp nuts replace the jam nuts and tab washers on the stub axles with these new modern versions. Supplied as a pair. Fits Beetles pre '65.

405 6562

1302 / 03 Lowered Springs

Lowered sports springs for 1302/03 cars with MacPherson Strut front suspension. Available in 2" or 3" drop - specify when ordering.

411 106

1302/03 Front Bush Kit

Complete kit of polyurethane bushes and steel sleeves. Fixes the steering wobble problem! Available for early and late models in either red (EMPI) or black (Bugpack) - specify when ordering.

413 111

Eccentric Bolt & Washer

1302/03 eccentric bolt and washer for camber adjustment. Sold individually, 2 required per car.

407 180

1302/03 Strut Brace

1302/03 Strut brace stiffens the front body, reducing flex and improving handling. Fully adjustable and available in plain steel (to paint) or chromed - specify when ordering.

412 011

Adjustable MacPherson Struts

Adjustable MacPherson Struts. Suitable for 1302/03 models and ideal when lowering the front by more than 2-3 inches. Shortened inserts must be used (see below). Supplied as a pair - specify year when ordering.

412 9626

Shortened Strut Inserts

Shortened 1302/03 strut inserts - necessary if using the adjustable strut tubes. Supplied individually - specify year when ordering.

412 9629

Type 25 KYB Shock

Type 25 KYB heavy duty gas pressurised shock absorber. Sold individually - specify front or rear when ordering.

413 45006

Type 25 GMAX Spring Kit

Type 25 GMAX Spring Kit - high quality progressive rate springs that lower your Type 25 by about 40mm - includes a 3-year manufacturers warranty. OR choose the full suspension kit that includes the spring kit AND 4 matched double-acting gas shock absorbers with the same factory warranty.

498 30VW 63L