Super Beetle front shimmy

Yes, big issue well known. Most often people are advised to renew the inner lower wishbone(trailing arm) bushings. And buy the original ones, or you might be up the same creek.

J.

Ah yes, the dreaded 71-72 Super Beetle shimmy. I remember it well. My old 71 did it at 45 and it would scare the crap out of you if you weren't ready for it. Wasn't someone making improved bushings for the these? Urethane or something? Andy

Yes, and the best way to fix it is to go through the front end and replace the bushings, strut cartridges, and if needed, steering gear and idler arm bushing. My '74 was doing that shimmy thing, and I rebuilt the front end with urethane bushings and a strut tower brace from TopLine parts. It rides perfectly now, the only downside is the urethane bushings will squeak. It is has been my experience that it doesn't matter if you put that goop they come with on there or not..it won't last and they will squeak within weeks. If you can get past that noise you'll find that the car rides much better with new bushings and the shimmy will be gone.

Chris