rex splitty axles

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 20 Dec 2006, 10:58 am

#559182

A friend of mine is putting a WRX with a 091 box into a splitty. Anyone know what axles will fit❓

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 20 Dec 2006, 1:54 pm

#559204

don't worry about it...apparently he needs to replace all the rear components with early bay stuff...springplates hubs etc:tree

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 20 Dec 2006, 1:56 pm

#559206

late bay stuff (small PCD) would be better - that way he can fit the rear discs more easily

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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 20 Dec 2006, 3:23 pm

#559216

ask boof, he's just done one.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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RENNWAGEN Seriously Crusin Dubber

158 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 20 Dec 2006, 6:48 pm

#559260

He'll also need to mount trailing arms for an IRS setup. I used indians for mine and theyve worked great for ten years or so. I used bus axles and bus cv's. Its my bus Pete is talking about.

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 20 Dec 2006, 7:32 pm

#559271

Yes thanks...He just received an IRS kit from Indian and wanted to know what else he needs...I'm helping anyway I can...he is only 18 but has VW fever already🤪

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 20 Dec 2006, 8:09 pm

#559283

18 - he must have a VERY good paying job to contemplate such a major conversion...

[ Edited on 20-12-2006 by VWCOOL ]

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rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 21 Dec 2006, 5:00 am

#559378

He got the splitty out of a paddock for $300 and a complete wrx engine and adapter kit from a mates dad for $1000!...the rest is just enthusiasm😁

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 21 Dec 2006, 9:41 am

#559414

it's NOW he has to start spending!

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gull Wolfsburg Wizard

446 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 21 Dec 2006, 10:16 am

#559416

Get some contacts & go & whore your self 🙂

gull Wolfsburg Wizard

446 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 21 Dec 2006, 10:17 am

#559417

see Seagull he has the adapter plates & fly wheels in stock

RENNWAGEN Seriously Crusin Dubber

158 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 21 Dec 2006, 11:16 am

#559426

Kimm at Indian will give him a complete list of what second hand parts he needs from what model years. You can do it fairly cheaply but once you start to buy new bearings brake parts etc it starts to add up. He will want discs all around and a standard irs box wont last too long in a kombi. He will also find he needs adjusters on the front beam, going irs on the back lowers the bus a fair bit.

Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 22 Jan 2007, 2:05 pm

#566293

i just did the irs conversion in the back of my splitty by swapping out the rear subframe with one out of a 69 bay, which lets me run the 091 box and all the stock components, without messing about with rear end geometry. Track is slightly wider , but now it matches the 69 beam . (untill i narrow it 4 inches).

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 23 Jan 2007, 5:48 am

#566476

yeah thanks...he has the irs kit from indian fitted...moving on to sandblasting the shell...top marks to the kid for enthusiasm...i'll try and post some pics