{"product_id":"empi-kyb-gr2-front-shock-lowered-ball-joint-vw-beetle-1966-97-1018-0","title":"EMPI KYB GR-2 Front Shock Absorber Gas Filled Lowered Ball Joint VW Beetle \u0026 Ghia 1966+, Each | EMPI #97-1018-0","description":"Get better handling on your lowered VW with this EMPI\/KYB GR-2 Front Shock Absorber — the gas-filled, lowered version designed for ball joint front axle beam applications. If you've dropped your Beetle or Ghia, this is the correct shock to match the reduced ride height and maintain proper suspension travel. Sold each.\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe KYB GR-2 (343208) is a twin-tube gas shock that delivers improved damping consistency over stock oil shocks, with a valving calibrated for the shorter travel of a lowered front beam. Running the wrong length shock on a lowered car leads to shock bottoming, premature wear, and poor handling — these are the right fit for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1) 1966–1977 with ball joint front axle beam (lowered applications)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 1966–1974 with ball joint front axle beam (lowered applications)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKYB GR-2 twin-tube gas shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKYB Part Number: 343208\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrated for lowered front beam applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGas-charged for consistent, fade-resistant damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on fitment for lowered ball joint setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold each — order two for a complete front pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the lowered version. For stock or raised ride height applications, see EMPI 97-1017-0 (raised) or 97-1019-0 (stock king pin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMPI | \u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97-1018-0 | \u003cstrong\u003eKYB Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 343208\u003c\/p\u003e]]\u0026gt;","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67149837992051,"sku":"97-1018-0","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-1018-0.jpg?v=1794217024","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-kyb-gr2-front-shock-lowered-ball-joint-vw-beetle-1966-97-1018-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}