1974 Volkswagen Thing Front Shock and Struts

Your 1974 Volkswagen Thing might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Front Shock and Struts you desperately need.

We currently carry 5 Front Shock and Struts to choose from for your 1974 Volkswagen Thing, and our inventory prices range from as little as $38.99 up to $205.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 2 different trusted brands of Front Shock and Struts for the 1974 Volkswagen Thing. We only sell parts from trusted brands like KYB so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Front Shock and Struts for Your 1974 Volkswagen Thing

KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343144)

Gas Shock

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$38.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Classic Volkswagen
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343143)

Gas Shock

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$52.99
Product Features:
  • #1 recommended Original Equipment replacement choice for import cars
  • Specifically calibrated to help restore original handling and control characteristics of your import car
  • Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
  • Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
  • Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles
  • Protect your new struts from dirt, debris and salt with a KYB Strut Boot, part number: SB101
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Koni – Koni Special D (Red) Shock 66 Volkswagen Beetle/ Karmann Ghia (Exc. 1200 Model) (Part No.80 1787)

Koni Special D (Red) Shock 66 Volkswagen Beetle/ Karmann Ghia (Exc. 1200 Model)

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$205.99
Koni Special D (Red) Shock 66 Volkswagen Beetle/ Karmann Ghia (Exc. 1200 Model)

Koni – Koni Special D (Red) Shock 67-77 Volkswagen Beetle/Karmann Ghia/Thing w/ IRS Rea (Part No.80 2149)

Koni Special D (Red) Shock 67-77 Volkswagen Beetle/Karmann Ghia/Thing w/ IRS Rea

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$205.99
Koni Special D (Red) Shock 67-77 Volkswagen Beetle/Karmann Ghia/Thing w/ IRS Rea

KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.KG4520)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock

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$59.99
The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The Gas-a-Just is available as an OE monotube replacement and as an OE twin-tube performance upgrade. The KYB Gas-a-Just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand. The Gas-a-Justs high-pressure, monotube design delivers the control spirited drivers are looking for and its ideal for European cars.

Product Features:
  • Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
  • Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Your Volkswagen
  • Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
  • High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
  • Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
  • The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
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