KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front & Rear VOLKSWAGEN Thing 1973-75 VOLKSWAGEN Type 1 - Beetle (Origin - 343144

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.

This Part Fits:

Year	Make	Model	Submodel
1952-1977	Volkswagen	Beetle	Base
1952-1963	Volkswagen	Beetle	Deluxe
1968-1974	Volkswagen	Campmobile	Base
1966-1973	Volkswagen	Fastback	Base
1955-1974	Volkswagen	Karmann Ghia	Base
1966-1973	Volkswagen	Squareback	Base
1971-1980	Volkswagen	Super Beetle	Base
1973-1974	Volkswagen	Thing	Base
1971-1974	Volkswagen	Transporter	211
1971-1973	Volkswagen	Transporter	215
1971	Volkswagen	Transporter	261
1971	Volkswagen	Transporter	265
1955-1979	Volkswagen	Transporter	Base
1975-1979	Volkswagen	Transporter	Campmobile
1975-1979	Volkswagen	Transporter	Kombi

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Fidanza Performance is excited to offer the go to name in suspension- KYB!

About KYB

At KYB, we’re a team of dedicated individuals committed to crafting the highest quality and safest products. We don't settle for "good enough" when it comes to components that impact vehicle control, stability, and stopping power. Whether you're transporting your family, towing heavy loads, or enjoying an exciting drive, our products are engineered with precision and purpose. Our mission is to provide education and safety to shops, parts stores, and consumers alike, because we believe that knowledge leads to smarter choices and better-performing vehicles.

As a trusted Original Equipment supplier to automakers worldwide, KYB applies the same rigorous standards, materials, and manufacturing processes to our Aftermarket products. We're proud to offer parts that restore your vehicle to its original performance, and we stand behind every product we make—because we use them in our own cars and trucks.

We're also committed to sustainability, focusing on reducing waste, conserving energy, and boosting recycling efforts at our facilities. Through partnerships with global suppliers, we’ve improved labor practices and environmental impact. Our Franklin, Indiana plant even earned the prestigious title of 2019 Industrial Plant of the Year for its outstanding work in wastewater management and environmental quality.

Fidanza Performance, founded in 1997, is a leading US manufacturer of high-quality lightweight aluminum flywheels, precision adjustable cam gears, and high-performance clutches. With nearly 20 years in the automotive performance market, Fidanza is renowned for its expertise and respected globally, offering products for a wide range of vehicles, from European sports cars to modern muscle cars and imports. The company originated in racing, with founder Lou Fidanza's success in the SCCA leading to the creation of specialty parts like aluminum flywheels. Fidanza has since expanded its product line to include cam gears and performance clutches, gaining a loyal customer base and worldwide recognition. In 2023 Fidanza opened the SpeedParts4Less Marketplace which sells other manufacturers quality high performance parts!