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Empi
Lowered Front Gas Shock, 15.25" Extended / 11" Collapsed
SKU: 9657
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Description
Key specifications include a white body, 4-1/4" of travel, an extended length of 15-1/4", and a collapsed length of 11". The application is for the lowered front of Type 1 VW Bug, Beetle, and Karmann Ghia models from 1966 through 1976 with a ball joint axle beam. This shock is sold individually.
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Specifications
| Brand | Empi |
| Part Number | 9657 |
| Category | Suspension and Components |
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