KYB Gas-a-Just KG4520 Front Monotube Shock Absorber for Volkswagen Beetle, Thing and Karmann Ghia

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 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.

• 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.

The KYB Gas-a-Just KG4520 front monotube shock absorber is designed to improve suspension control, responsiveness, and ride stability on select classic Volkswagen applications. Its monotube construction separates the hydraulic working area from the high-pressure nitrogen gas chamber, helping the shock respond quickly to changing road and driving conditions.

Unlike conventional twin-tube designs, the KYB Gas-a-Just uses an air-free hydraulic piston and valve area to help maintain consistent damping performance. A floating piston separates the hydraulic fluid from the pressurized nitrogen gas, reducing aeration and helping prevent shock fade during demanding driving. The result is controlled handling during normal operation with additional performance available when road conditions or driving inputs require it.

• Performance: Monotube construction provides responsive damping and consistent suspension control.
• Fade Resistance: High-pressure nitrogen gas helps prevent aeration-related performance loss.
• Adaptive Response: The shock automatically adjusts damping response to changing driving conditions.
• Electronic Safety Compatibility: Helps the suspension operate as intended so electronic safety systems can perform as designed when the vehicle's brakes, tires, and suspension are properly maintained.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: KG4520
• Product Type: Automotive shock absorber
• Position: Front
• Design: Gas-charged monotube
• Gas Type: High-pressure nitrogen
• Working System: Floating-piston hydraulic and gas chambers
• Quantity: One shock absorber

What's Included: One KYB Gas-a-Just KG4520 front monotube shock absorber. Verify the vehicle application and suspension position before installation. Professional installation is recommended.

Fitment: Fits select 1977, 1976, and 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models; 1974 and 1973 Volkswagen Thing models; and 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, and 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models. Confirm exact vehicle configuration and front suspension application before ordering.

Features:

• Performance: Monotube construction provides responsive damping and consistent suspension control.
• Fade Resistance: High-pressure nitrogen gas helps prevent aeration-related performance loss.
• Adaptive Response: The shock automatically adjusts damping response to changing driving conditions.
• Electronic Safety Compatibility: Helps the suspension operate as intended so electronic safety systems can perform as designed when the vehicle's brakes, tires, and suspension are properly maintained.

Fitments:
1966 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1967 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1968 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1970 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1971 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1972 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1973 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1973 Volkswagen Thing Base
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1974 Volkswagen Thing Base
1975 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1976 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1977 Volkswagen Beetle Base

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1