EMPI Black/Chrome Shock Absorbers — Standard Length, Pair (00-9570-8)

Worn shocks let an air-cooled VW float, bounce and wander. EMPI 00-9570-8 is a standard-length, OE-style replacement pair with a black and chrome finish that dresses up the suspension at the same time — 17.80 in extended, 12.00 in compressed, for the front of link-pin cars and the rear of all years.

Features

• Standard length: 17.80 in extended / 12.00 in compressed, a direct OE-style replacement.
• Sold as a boxed pair: Two shocks for one axle.
• Black/chrome finish: Dressy look that resists corrosion.
• Front or rear: Front on link-pin cars, rear on all years.

Fitment

CONFIRMED:

• VW Beetle (Type 1): front on link-pin cars through 1965; rear, all years
• VW Karmann Ghia, 1955–1965
• VW Type 181 (Thing): rear

NOT CONFIRMED:

• Ball-joint front ends (1966 and later) — not for front use
• Super Beetle strut front ends — not for front use

Specifications

• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 00-9570-8
• Extended Length: 17.80 in
• Compressed Length: 12.00 in
• Finish: Black/chrome
• Sold As: Pair
• Application: Front link pin and rear (all years)
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 lb
• Boxed Dimensions: 19 x 6 x 3 in

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many shocks come in this listing? Two. They are sold as a pair.
• What are the compressed and extended lengths? 17.80 in extended and 12.00 in compressed.
• Will they fit the front of my Beetle? On the front, they fit link-pin Beetles through 1965. Ball-joint and Super Beetle front ends are not confirmed.
• Will they fit the rear? Yes. They fit the rear of the Beetle in all years, and the rear of the Type 181 Thing.
• Do they fit a Karmann Ghia? Yes, 1955–1965 Karmann Ghia.
• What is the part number? EMPI 00-9570-8.

Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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