Notched springplates

Mad Manx KombiKroozin

456 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Mar 2004, 6:57 pm

#151593

I want a quick fix ride height increase untill I can spend the time doing an IRS conversion. At the moment I have a '65 swing axle rear end and want a bit more height from that.

What are the pros/cons of notching my spring plates to achieve more height and what is the max cv angle for swing axle?
thanks Travin:thumb

- '71 Kombi (Died 24/11/05😢 ) - '65 manx (smick) -'63 beetle (bent) -'73 Singlecab (new to the stable)

ibmoknegawsklov Seriously Crusin Dubber

164 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Mar 2004, 7:58 am

#151892

you might start to make it real unstable raising the swing axle up that far with so much positive camber. Perhaps taller tyres might be a better option.

MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 24 Mar 2004, 9:26 am

#151915

Don't do it. If anything you should reduce the travel on a swingaxle, especially if you plan to drive it hard (sideways) in the sand or soft dirt.

It is a good idea to install swing plate retaining straps with a new 1/4" higher bump stop to acheive this.

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Mar 2004, 9:28 am

#151916

swing axles don't have CV's so that is not an issue.

Do not notch your spring plates on a Swing Axle setup...... you will get to much camber on the rear wheels and end up on your roof. The stock spring plates are fine and will stop you doing something silly with your rear end.

Brad
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Mad Manx KombiKroozin

456 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Mar 2004, 5:57 pm

#152138

Thanks guys- I'm not usually dodgy but I don't have the time or resources
needed to do an IRS conv. at the moment and thought this might be an option. As I want to stay shiney side up I think I'll leave it as is for the moment..... thanks- Travin.

- '71 Kombi (Died 24/11/05😢 ) - '65 manx (smick) -'63 beetle (bent) -'73 Singlecab (new to the stable)