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Jack up the car. Remove the entire strut assembly - spring and shock cartridge - on both sides. Buy new shock cartridges. Take the strut assemblies and the new cartridges to a Midas Muffler shop or somewhere that's got a spring compressing machine. They'll change the cartridges for you safely, and cheaper than buying the tool you need to do this. Then go home and reinstall the strut assemblies.
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What is the difference in driving a 1972 super beetle and a standard beetle?
very little. tad longer, and has McPherson struts up front on the SB.
What is the weight of a 1972 super beetle?
About 2200 LBS. Give or take a pound or two. I have 1972 Super Beetle and my data plate says 990 lbs with no passengers
Are 1972 VW super beetle tires tubeless?
Yes, they are tubeless
What is the kerb weight of a 1972 vw beetle?
On my 73 super beetle it is about 2100.Yours should be pretty close to that.
How many gallons of gas does a 1972 beetle hold?
If I can remember right 10 gallons if its a Super Beetle maybe more Super Beetles hold 11.25.
1971 vw how can you find out if it is a super beetle or a beetle?
There are a few things to look at, look at the windshield first, in a super beetle it will be curved, also on a super beetle if you look at the front suspension you will see struts (springs instead of shocks) and if you open the hood you will see a circular depression for the spare tire to lay down, and the last way to tell is to look at that dashboard, a super beetle has a dashboard that is big enough to throw a pack of cigarettes on to whereas a standard bug has no dashboard.Actually, in a 1971 and 1972 beetle you can get a super beetle with a flat window and a flat dash. I own a 1971 Super beetle. It looks like a standard beetle in every way but it is slightly larger. The only way to tell is by looking for a spare tire that lays flat (only true in the Super) and the suspension. I suggest looking at the spare. If it is angled vertically it is standard - laying flat means it's a super.
Does a 1972 super beetle have front disc brakes?
1972 Super Beetles had 4 drum Brakes. I know, since I own one. Richard
How do you change handbrake on vw beetle 1972 1303?
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Will 1972 standard bug rear fenders fit 1972 super beetle?
The 1972 rear fenders are the same on the standard and super Beetles, there is a difference between the front fenders however.
Tire size for 1972 wv super beetle?
My 1972 VW Super Beetle owner's manual calls for 6.00- 15 L bias ply tires on 4 1/2 J x 15 safety rims.
How do you change the clutch in a 1972 super beetle?
To change the clutch in a 1972 Super Beetle, start by disconnecting the battery and removing the engine. Support the car securely on jack stands, then drain the transmission fluid. Remove the clutch cover and pressure plate, along with the old clutch disc. Install the new clutch disc and pressure plate, reassemble the transmission, and finally, reinstall the engine and reconnect the battery.
Will a speedometer from a 1972 super beetle fit a 1974 super beetle?
correct it will fit. be sure to take lots of pictures before you pull all of the wires off. so you have a diagram of where they go after.
