i have a set of those on my caddy that were installed when my dad and i rebuilt my truck in 2002 and they work just fine.
Best Shock absorbers for Volkswagen Caddy
When I first got my caddy I lifted it with cabriolet springs and bilstein hd shocks... With 17" wheels I had over 12" of clearance
Front bilstein inserts and H&R springs, upper and lower bar, New front oem upper strut bearings, new oem ball joints and tie rod ends, front torsion bar poly urethane inserts, non power steering rack with poly urethane inserts
I retrofitted the Volvo shocks on my '82 Caddy. You can see the existing bushing/sleeve on the left and the modified one on the right: Installed:
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Top manufacturers of shock absorbers for Volkswagen Caddy
This part for Volkswagen Caddy is made around the world. We have reviews for shock absorbers manufacturers from countries such as: Germany, Japan, Sweden .
In March 2026, the ranking of shock absorbers for Volkswagen Caddy on PartReview included 3 manufacturers. It is based on 4 reviews and 12 votes.
Which shock absorbers to choose for Volkswagen Caddy?
Last month, PartReview users preferred Bilstein. 50% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: shock absorbers KYB — 25%.
Third place: OEM Volvo with 25% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of shock absorbers, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- Bilstein ranked 1, PR Score — 86. Based on 649 reviews and 2005 votes.
- KYB ranked 3, PR Score — 78. Based on 156 reviews and 492 votes.
- OEM Volvo does not yet have enough reviews to participate in the ranking. You can help by adding a review with the brand and your car model.
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