Piaggio 667967 Rear Shock Absorber – Vespa ET2, ET4, LX, LXV 50 and Gilera Runner 50

The Piaggio 667967 is the complete rear shock absorber, original Piaggio spare part for Vespa ET2, ET4, LX and LXV 50 and for the Gilera Runner 50. Body and exposed helical spring in black, forked lower attachment and threaded stud upper attachment: it is the only rear suspension shock absorber and should be replaced when it leaks, bottoms out, or bounces. Product code 667967.

✓ Strengths

• Original Piaggio spare part – code 667967: wheelbase, attachments, and standard calibration, it can be mounted without adaptations
• Replaces code 562960 – the same rear shock absorber from previous series
• Complete shock absorber – body and spring already assembled, no need to retrieve anything from the old one
• One code for the entire 50 family – from ET2 and ET4 to LX, LXV and Touring, up to Gilera Runner 50 and Sfera RST 50
• Safety part – an exhausted shock absorber lengthens braking distance and makes the wheel jump on uneven surfaces

Technical features

Compatibility

The list is taken from the official Piaggio spare parts catalog (B2B area). If you have any doubts, send us your scooter's chassis number and we will verify the correct code for you.

Who it's perfect for

It's the replacement part for those who own a Vespa ET2, ET4, LX or LXV 50 — or a Gilera Runner 50 — that bounces, bottoms out, or sends every bump up their spine on speed bumps. These are 50cc scooters that are twenty or twenty-five years old: the rear shock absorber is exposed, it takes on water, salt, and stones, and after all those kilometers the rod is scratched and the oil is gone. It's also the part needed by those who are getting one of these scooters back on the road after years of inactivity, and want to start with the rear suspension before redoing brakes and tires. It can be changed in half an hour with two wrenches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is this part and where is it mounted?
It is the complete rear shock absorber, body plus helical spring already assembled. It is mounted between the engine unit and the frame, on the rear axle: the lower attachment is forked with two eyelets, the upper one is a threaded stud with a bump stop.

Which Vespas and Gilera models is it mounted on?
On Vespa ET2 50 (including injection), ET4 50, Vespa 50 4T, LX 50 and LX 50 Touring 2T and 4T, LXV 50 including Navy and 25 Km/h versions, on the Piaggio Sfera RST 50 and on the Gilera Runner 50, including the Poggiali. The exact years of each version are in the table above.

Which codes does it replace?
The 667967 replaces code 562960, the rear shock absorber of the previous series of the same family. If you find that number in your spare parts manual or on the old part, this is the correct and updated replacement.

Is one or two needed?
One. These 50cc scooters have only one rear shock absorber, so the price refers to the single part and that's all that's needed. It's not an item to be ordered in pairs like on scooters with two shock absorbers.

Is it preload adjustable?
No. It is the standard shock absorber, without a spring preload ring: the calibration is the one chosen by Piaggio for the vehicle. It is the right choice if you want to restore the scooter exactly as it was from the factory.

Is it an original Piaggio part or an equivalent?
It is an original Piaggio spare part, new, with production code 667967. It is not an aftermarket copy: the wheelbase, attachments, and calibration are standard, so it fits perfectly without spacers or adaptations.