{"product_id":"top-line-strut-insert-gas-charged-kyb-excel-g-lowered-vw-super-beetle-1974-1979-88-2999g","title":"Topline Strut Insert (Lowered) | VW Super Beetle 1974–1979 | KYB Excel-G Gas-Charged (88-2999G)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopline Strut Insert (Gas-Charged KYB Excel-G) — Lowered, VW Super Beetle 1974–1979\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eKYB Excel-G gas-charged inserts\u003c\/b\u003e are the insert to choose when running Top Line's \u003cb\u003eVersa-Strut or MaXX lowering struts\u003c\/b\u003e. They also fit most imported copies of the strut from prior production years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Top Line's experience, these give the \u003cb\u003ebest compromise between sharp handling and good ride quality\u003c\/b\u003e. This is the same KYB product formerly sold as the \u003cb\u003eGR-2\u003c\/b\u003e. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1974–1979 (lowered Versa-Strut \/ MaXX)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalanced performance:\u003c\/b\u003e sharp handling with good ride quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKYB Excel-G:\u003c\/b\u003e gas-charged valving, formerly sold as the GR-2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWide fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Versa-Strut, MaXX, and most imported strut copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e KYB Excel-G gas-charged strut insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e lowered Versa-Strut \/ MaXX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e 88-2999G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat type of insert is this?\u003c\/b\u003e A KYB Excel-G gas-charged insert, formerly sold as the GR-2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich struts does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Top Line's Versa-Strut or MaXX lowering struts on 1974–1979 Super Beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topline-performance\"\u003eTopline Performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topline Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45057289027699,"sku":"88-2999G","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/strutexcellgs_1.jpg?v=1780185063","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/top-line-strut-insert-gas-charged-kyb-excel-g-lowered-vw-super-beetle-1974-1979-88-2999g","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}