Hi all just replaced front shocks on my 1977 panel. They were bit shorter than the ones that came off and now dont hit the bump stops. Unless i take off a bridge at over 100mph I'm thinking not a problem? Adjusted to middle of rebound for now as wont be test driving for sometime, lots to do! Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
You might find they top out when the wheel drops in a dip. Only a test drive will tell you for sure..
Yeah trouble is wont be driving it for a while so just want reassurance! Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
Shorter shocks are useful if you do not have bump stops. Then the tyre rubbing on the wheel arch works better than banging on the front beam horns with the bottomed out shocks... The slightly shorter Beetle rear shocks put on the front of a bus are often a solution for banging. Adjustable coilovers with adjustable damping set quite hard are the harsh solution to rubbing and banging. Not lowering is the full solution..
Not fitting them to stop rubbing? Replacing old ones and was told these were the correct lengh when i bought them until they arrived. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
Yeah i know thats why im asking if these would cause problems as seller said will be fine. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
Standard shocks aren't designed to act as bump stops, thats why VW fitted bump stops. You are also limiting suspension travel which lessens axle articulation, you need good axle articulation for keepng the wheels on the ground on large variations on road camber front to rear. Just get the right shocks.
If you bus is at standard ride height, the dampers are too short and have topped out, that will also happen as you drive along. They are wrong, send them back. However, it’s difficult to tell from the pic but is the bus lowered? If it is the dampers might work.
Its on dropped spindles, only changed shocks as old ones were shot. This is the difference i believe Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
Great i asked seller first and was assured they were correct and as he is from what i understood to be a 'good' shop 't2d' i went with the more knowledgeable person. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
I have 2.5” drop spindles and use GAZ coilover dampers with 100llb springs. http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=5244 Did you tell t2d that you had drop spindles, or that it was lowered a bit? They'll know those dampers are wrong for standard height or drop spindles.
Yes said dropped spindles and he said would work well with them. Will go back up garage tomorrow check travel with load in it and go from there i guess Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
I haven't tried them as yet, will check it tomorrow for travel see if the small difference in lengh will be an issue. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
I thought the first pic was with them fitted – they’re too short. Incidentally, what do you mean by ‘Adjusted to middle of rebound’?
^this. Your new ones are obviously too short, and looking at the pics are limiting the suspension travel. Back they go!
