Rear KYB GR2 Shock Absorber (Also Link Pin and Bus Front Shock Absorber) - 265mm To 420mm

This KYB gas-pressurised shock absorber delivers a firm, sporty ride, making it the perfect upgrade over standard oil-filled shocks for your classic Volkswagen. Engineered for performance and durability, this shock is a direct replacement that significantly improves handling, stability, and road feedback, especially when cornering or driving at speed.

With gas-charged twin-tube technology, this shock maintains consistent damping under load and during long drives, reducing fade and ensuring improved control over rough surfaces. During testing by Volksworld magazine, KYB shocks were rated the top performers for classic VW applications—offering a blend of reliability, comfort, and sportiness.

This shock absorber features a compressed length of 265mm and an extended length of 420mm, allowing it to fit a wide range of aircooled VW vehicles across both front and rear suspension setups.

Fitment includes:

• All Beetles rear, and front suspension (1953–1965 link-pin models)

• All Splitscreen Buses, front and rear

• Baywindow Bus front suspension

• All Type 3 models, front and rear

Also compatible with Karmann Ghia, Trekker, Buggy, and Baja conversions using matching suspension geometry.

Sold individually—order two per axle if replacing both sides.

Applications:

• VW Beetle: 1949–1979

• VW Splitscreen Van: 1950–1967

• VW Baywindow Van: 1968–1979

• VW Karmann Ghia: 1955–1974

• VW Type 3: 1961–1973

• VW Trekker: 1968–1983

• VW Buggy & Baja: 1949–1979