Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
any ideas?
baja suspention combo front and back
aussiebaja Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
contact matty 64 as he has some coil overs for sale ,im getting a set for my baja ,they should be good for yours as well ,what year model is your baja ?
BETTER TO BE THOUGHT A FOOL THAN TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND REMOVE ALL DOUBT:puke
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Lots of ride height and plastic bushes!
Pay your debts, CxxT
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
mine is a 1969
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
I wouldn't go for coil overs, they make the suspension too stiff.
I would look at beam adjusters for the front and I would adjust the preload on the rear torsion bar to make sure that you are using the full suspension travel. Apart from that, I would look at getting some decent shocks like Bilsteins or Konis if you can afford them.
I would look at beam adjusters for the front and I would adjust the preload on the rear torsion bar to make sure that you are using the full suspension travel. Apart from that, I would look at getting some decent shocks like Bilsteins or Konis if you can afford them.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
A VW will go along way off-road with just a modest lift of teh suspension: You will need to modify (cut and weld) the front beam with Selecta-drops and lift the rear suspension by adjusting the torsion bars, as oulined in a service manual (ie Gregories/Haynes etc)
Add some knobby tyres and voila! :thumb
Add some knobby tyres and voila! :thumb
Pay your debts, CxxT
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
i really like what Sandy has got at the front. what is it?
64vwmark Fahrvergnugen
930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
Show us a picture, then I'll tell you.Learner wrote:i really like what Sandy has got at the front. what is it?
I have to recommend the perfect book for you. It's "Baja Bugs and Buggies" by Jeff Hibbard. It will answer all of your questions. A lot of the modifications in there are cheap and more importantly, they work!
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins
4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
sandy has a king and link beam which is raised and he runs longer than stock trailing arms (illegal)........but yeah i like it too 🙂
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
im running a country buggy front and raised irs rear..........it aint a baja tho😎
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
ha yes illegal stuff. it's beautiful though. i can't remember wher i saw the pic but nice.
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
does a narrowed beam means you can use wider tires? (i know it's useless for a baja to have wide front tires)
Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer
3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Here is a pic of Sandy's front end, and my thing type 181 front end. I think the thing is the best option.
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Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
so sandy's suspention is actually illegal? so wes... what's the differance beteenw yours and snady's? i mean looks like sandy's got more clearance?
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
so sandy's suspention is actually illegal? so wes... what's the differance beteenw yours and snady's? i mean looks like sandy's got more clearance?
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Wes runs stock VW parts.Sandy doesn't. The 181 and IRS combo would be the best IMO,stock legal parts and ample travel with street drivability.
[ Edited on 21-2-07 by MickH ]
[ Edited on 21-2-07 by MickH ]
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Sandy Officially Full-On Dubber
254 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
What he said 👍
Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer
3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I also run mine at standard height, it's not raised. I have my adjusters set in their lowest position.
This gives better steering (less bump steer) as all the steering geometry is still stock.
This gives better steering (less bump steer) as all the steering geometry is still stock.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
newoldmanx Wolfsburg Wizard
468 posts · joined Aug 2006 ·
is it true that you have to modify(lengthen) the frame head to run longer arms??? and can you run long arms on a thing front end legality doenst concern me as its all good here 😀
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by newoldmanx ]
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by newoldmanx ]
its just a car for f*%k sake
Sandy Officially Full-On Dubber
254 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Yes you have to lengthen the frame head or the tyres will smack into the body when the suspension compresses. I don't know if anyone makes long arms for ball joint.
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
hm thanks guys all is good help.
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
i got a 1969 100 so i would need to convert to irs ... how much does it take to do all that? irs- 181suspention.
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
what does it take to tranfer a thing front? also what shocks are recomanded?