WTB: lowered suspension for 1303 L Bug

Willie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 22 Jun 2016, 8:23 am

#1027410

I'd like to lower my 1975 1303 L Bug, both front and rear.
I've been told to swap out the rear torsion bars for type 3 bars and move the spline position to achieve a lower stance. Any on-line clips I could be directed to for instruction?
Thanks for any assistance or leads.
Cheers,
Willie.

1975 L-Bug

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2016, 10:19 am

#1027411

Just adjust the rear torsion bars dont swap them, and buy a set of adjustable front struts from www.cip1.com

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

Willie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 22 Jun 2016, 12:33 pm

#1027415

Has anyone used the Empi ones on their ^ website and have some feedback? Or are they like other Empi parts and I should steer clear???

1975 L-Bug

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 22 Jun 2016, 11:33 pm

#1027436

Go to the Super Beetles Only (SBO) forum http://www.superbeetlesonly.com/forum/ - there is a lot of info about different types etc. on here.

From your ole' mate Jeff

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Jun 2016, 8:16 am

#1027440

Ive used the ones form Vintage Vee Dub, very good quality, you get what you pay for

scm048 Commited Dubber

59 posts · joined May 2015 · 23 Jun 2016, 3:25 pm

#1027447

My new Topline Maxx struts just arrived from the States. Worth it if you want to put on bigger rims. http://toplineparts.com/lower-your.html

cb john Wolfsburg Wizard

470 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 23 Jun 2016, 8:36 pm

#1027452

I have a pair of 2 bolt struts , complete, unused...

Willie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 24 Jun 2016, 1:12 pm

#1027467

cb john wrote:I have a pair of 2 bolt struts , complete, unused...

lowered / adjustable?

1975 L-Bug

cb john Wolfsburg Wizard

470 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 24 Jun 2016, 1:14 pm

#1027468

Adjustable.

Edwa Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Mar 2015 · 24 Jun 2016, 2:51 pm

#1027471

Hey Willie. I have a set of very good quality/used adjustable 3 bolt lower front struts. Also have strut brace (3 bolt) and heavy duty Kmac sway bar if interested.

Willie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 24 Jun 2016, 3:41 pm

#1027473

Edwa wrote:Hey Willie. I have a set of very good quality/used adjustable 3 bolt lower front struts. Also have strut brace (3 bolt) and heavy duty Kmac sway bar if interested.

Getting some good responses / options here. Will have to check if I have 2 or 3 bolt set-up before I make any decisions. (It's determined by the number of bolts at the bottom of the strut, right?) Will get back to everyone once I've checked it out sometime over the weekend.

cheers,

1975 L-Bug

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jun 2016, 7:42 pm

#1027481

If your wanting to go to wider wheels you have to go with a skinny spring strut. Your car should be 2 bolt but who knows after all these years.

Willie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 26 Jun 2016, 4:49 pm

#1027557

Definitely 2 bolt. Have investigated the difference and understand what that difference is now. Will send pm to cbjohn now.....

1975 L-Bug

Willie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 26 Jun 2016, 8:20 pm

#1027568

cb john wrote:Adjustable.

PM sent

1975 L-Bug