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Classic Volkswagen Shocks - Are the perfect shocks available? | Airkewld

Does the perfect shock exist for a Classic Volkswagen that is lowered? Yes & no.
- by Pete Skiba - PRO since 2002 | Airkewld.com | Updated on 6/1/23

Every inch in ride height adjustment means, the shock length, needs to be adjusted. So there isn't the perfect shock for all applications. However, if you have an Ultimate Beam, the PRO's have the perfect shock for you. We design each of our Ultimate Beam's around the articulation in the ball joint or the link pin. So fully extended, or fully collapsed, the shocks we offer meet both of those needs.

Related: TOP 5 Components for a quality ride | Complete Lowering Kits come with the perfect shocks | Can a Classic Volkswagen ride good without shocks up front?

Also: The products listed in the section below are recommended by the PRO's to fit there intended needs. If you choose to run them for your custom needs, we will be unable to tech support your purchase.

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Link Pin Air Ride Shocks - 1500 Link Pin Air Ride Shocks - 1500

These shocks fit the 1949 through 1965 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a link pin front suspension with an Ultimate Beam installed or our Front Air Ride Kit Installed. These shocks are sold as replacements for our kits.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/22/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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Ball Joint Air Ride Shocks - 1501 Ball Joint Air Ride Shocks - 1501

These shocks fit the 1966 through 1977 Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a ball joint front suspension with an Ultimate Beam installed or our Front Air Ride Kit Installed. These shocks are sold as replacements for our kits.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/22/23 by Pete

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Air Ride Struts - 1502 Air Ride Struts - 1502

Fits the following with our Air Ride kit installed:

  • 1955-1967 Type 2 Bus Kombi Transporter Single Cab Double Cab
Does not fit the following:
  • 1968-79 Bay Bus
  • Type 1 Rear Applications
  • Type 3 Applications
These parts are sold as a replacement part for our air ride kits. No instructions are included nor do we offer tech support on how these could work for you in your non-Airkewld application.

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Air Ride Shock Fitting Kit - 1503 Air Ride Shock Fitting Kit - 1503

Fits the following:

  • Monroe Air Shocks
  • Gabriel Air Shocks
  • Rancho Air Shocks
The kit only comes with the 5 fittings you see in the picture, no exceptions.
Accepts 1/4" air hose only.

These parts are sold as a replacement part for our air ride kits. No instructions are included nor do we offer tech support on how these could work for you in your non-Airkewld application. Returns are exempt for this product.
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Link Pin Lower Shock Relocaters - 1505 Link Pin Lower Shock Relocaters - 1505

Fits the following:

  • 1949-1965 US Spec Type 1 Beetle-Bug-Fusca
  • 1949-1965 US Spec Karmann Ghia
  • Kit cars with link pin suspensions
Requires:

  • Welding needed to be installed

Tech Tip - These installed allows the vehicle to handle and ride better due to a better shock angle. Works amazing with our air ride kits.
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Lowered Link Pin Front Shock - Sport - 2491 Lowered Link Pin Front Shock - Sport - 2491

These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a link pin front suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031B.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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Lowered Ball Joint Front Shock - Sport- 2493 Lowered Ball Joint Front Shock - Sport- 2493

These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia and Type 181 Thing with a ball joint front suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031E.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

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Billet Adjustable Type 2 Lowered Front Shock - 2495 Billet Adjustable Type 2 Lowered Front Shock - 2495

These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 2 Split Window Bus with a link pin front suspension. Monotube shock technology is more responsive with better oil control and is vastly superior to twin tube shock design. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113513031G.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

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Swing Axle Lowered Gas Shock - 2600 Swing Axle Lowered Gas Shock - 2600

These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a Swing Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 13.500" extended and 8.900" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in Mexico | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

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IRS Axle Lowered Shock - 2601 IRS Axle Lowered Shock - 2601

These shocks fit fit many different Classic Volkswagen's with an IRS Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 15.250" extended and 10.000" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number
113513031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in Mexico | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete


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Billet Adjustable Lowered Swing Axle Shock - 2606 Billet Adjustable Lowered Swing Axle Shock - 2606

These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a Swing Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 13.000" extended and 9.150" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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Billet Adjustable Lowered IRS Shock - 2608 Billet Adjustable Lowered IRS Shock - 2608

These shocks fit many different Classic Volkswagen's with an IRS Axle rear suspension. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers. These shocks measure 14.900" extended and 10.150" collapsed.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number
113513031.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/21/23 by Pete


Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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Billet Adjustable Link Pin Lowered Front Shock - 2498 Billet Adjustable Link Pin Lowered Front Shock - 2498

These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Karmann Ghia with a link pin front suspension. Monotube shock technology is more responsive with better oil control and is vastly superior to twin tube shock design. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031B.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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Billet Adjustable Ball Joint Lowered Front Shock - 2499 Billet Adjustable Ball Joint Lowered Front Shock - 2499

These shocks fit the Classic Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, Karmann Ghia and Type 181 Thing with a ball joint front suspension. Monotube shock technology is more responsive with better oil control and is vastly superior to twin tube shock design. Shock absorbers are without a doubt the brains of your suspension. Nothing influences how your car rides and handles more than its shock absorbers.

Two kinds of shocks are provided for our clients. They are all designed to work with our Ultimate Beam's ONLY. They will NOT work with other beams including the stock beam. These shocks replace the factory shocks with part number 113413031E.

Sport - Soft riding shock great for a lowered VW.
Adjustable - Tunable shock great for the enthusiast that like to get a specific ride out of their VW.

Made in the USA | Product updated 6/20/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video |
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Stainless Steel Shock Bolt Kit - 2890 Stainless Steel Shock Bolt Kit - 2890

When updating the details on your rear shocks, you could use your old Kamax hardware, okay, OR you can replace it with some detail-oriented stainless steel hardware from the PRO's at Airkewld. You have watched the videos and seen the chassis builds, and now, you can use the same hardware and outfit your Classic Volkswagen with some premium hardware.

Assembled in the USA | Product updated 6/16/23 by Pete

Typical time to install - 1/2 Hour | Install PDF Link | Install Video | Tools Needed

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a PRO's Take | Product Advice & Recommendation

"If you are building a cruiser, we recommend two shock options. Sport shocks or no shocks at all. If you are going for more of a controlled, performance minded vehicle, the adjustable shock is ideal due to it's 24 positions from loose to tight. Stop overthinking it. This is the education."

Trust is earned and reputation makes decisions easy. - Airkewld CEO Pete Skiba


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