Hi all,
Will the front beam from a 61 swap into my 66? I'll be upgrading to front discs, if that matters.
Cheers, Greg.
KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Aug 2016 ·
Front beam swap?
vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk
2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·
Any link pin beam will fit.
KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Aug 2016 ·
When did they change from link pin? And if I'm upgrading the brakes anyway, does it matter? I'm not smart with this topic!!
cnfabo Custom Title Time!
1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
68
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Are the discs already fitted to the beam you have in mind? Rusty memory here but I thought discs only came into use on the BJ beam cos that's when they changed the PCD and number of wheel bolts that allowed the use of discs n calipers?
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KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Aug 2016 ·
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
First one is for Link/King pin, second was Ball joint so won't fit LP beam. I think they're EMPI as well so beware the quality of Chinese EMPI.
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KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Aug 2016 ·
Just to narrow it down for me, what years was each style available from?
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
From 68 was Ball Joint beam. From here onwards the Beetle came with disc brakes depending on the model. IIRC the 1200 always came with drums in Europe/UK but unsure for USA and Oz.
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KalgoorlieGreg Seriously Crusin Dubber
196 posts · joined Aug 2016 ·
So my 66 is King Pin and anything earlier is too. Cool. Thanks for dumbing it down for me. Lots to learn and so much info it's overwhelming.