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This Cofap oil-filled shock absorber is manufactured by the original equipment supplier for Volkswagen, ensuring factory-quality performance and fitment. It’s a trusted solution for restoring the ride quality of your classic aircooled VW while maintaining authenticity and reliability.
Designed for multiple applications, this shock fits:
Front of all VW Beetles with link pin suspension (1953–1965)
Rear of all Beetles (except 1302/1303 models)
Front and rear of VW Splitscreen Buses (to 1967)
Front of early Baywindow Buses (to 1969)
This oil-filled damper offers a smooth, factory-style ride, perfect for daily driving, show-quality restorations, or period-correct rebuilds. With a compressed length of 250mm and an extended length of 385mm, it provides the correct range of movement for classic VW suspension systems.
Produced by Cofap, the original manufacturer for VW, this shock absorber delivers the same quality and performance you’d expect from the factory.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Cofap (OEM supplier to VW)
Compressed length: 250mm
Extended length: 385mm
Type: Oil-filled hydraulic
Fitment location: Front or rear (model-dependent)
Quantity: Sold individually
Applications:
VW Beetle: 1949 – 1979 (front: 1953–1965; rear: all except 1302/1303)
VW Splitscreen Van: 1950 – 1967 (front and rear)
VW Baywindow Van: 1968 – 1970 (front only)
VW Karmann Ghia: 1955 – 1974
VW Buggy & Baja: 1949 – 1979
Manufacturer: Cofap
Availability: Stock Item
Unit of Measure: Each
Dimensions:
Width: 75mm
Height: 335mm
Depth: 75mm
Volume: 1884375mm3
Weight: 1.32kg
This Part Fits: Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Baywindow, Splitscreen, Buggy,