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Euro_67 Wolfsburg Wizard

690 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#1038598
My work colleagues son is restoring a superbeetle.
He purchased some 6" wide wheels which when fitted with rubber will foul the spring / perch.

I recall there is a difference in struts 2bolt vs 3 bolt, and that Richard Holzl had a few options for strut beetles.

Is there somewhere in Australia you can buy replacement struts to allow for wider wheels and improved front suspension?

thanks

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Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#1038601
You need to get narrowed springs. I can't remember who does them but a search should bring some results.

Yogie

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#1038604
Yogie wrote:You need to get narrowed springs. I can't remember who does them but a search should bring some results.

Yogie
Have a chat to barls, he has a set on his S bug.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1038605
http://vforceperformance.com/

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1038610
Vintage do skinny struts

karmann141 Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1038616
And if you get the wheel ET right you don't have to go to the expense of narrowed springs/struts and still get a 6" wheel under standard guards.
Buy the wheel to fit the car not make the car fit the wheel.
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