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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#65007
Ok ok, now go easy, this is the actual first itme I have been in here for ages... put it this way, this year, so put it into plain english for me..

I heard a year or two ago that a Type 3(Notch Square etc not Wasserboxer) rear end(box, suspension and brakes) can go into the rear end, not only making it easier to lower, but bigger brakes and removal of reduction boxes. Is this true?

I have had a look on the web, but no one has any pages on it...
I would still be wide 5, so pre 68 Type 3 rear end. Now my technical advisor says that it might be able to be done, but the nosecone of the bus must stay/ be adapted to the T3 rear..

1. Has anyone actually DONE this?

2. What is the benefits of getting lowering kits from some of the other businesses in the market?

3. Can someone actually explain, in detail, how I could do this and how hard it would be, how much drama it could/would cause putting it in, and possible problems down the track?

paulr Officially Full-On Dubber

332 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#65048
Cool website
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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#65073
Awesome thanks Mitchell. But this still which bits of the box and so on can be changed over? Can I put a Type 3 gearbox in for example?

Again, has anyone done this physically before?

waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#65122
Go to
http://www.bus-boys.com/
Suspension Conversions - Type 2 & Vanagon
look at that page select swing axle conversions . but also must see http://www.bus-boys.com/fact2.htm
and installation instructions on
http://www.bus-boys.com/instruct-swing-pg1.htm
This should explain all.
MiTcHeLl😎.

[Edited on 13-7-2003 by waltermitty]

[Edited on 13-7-2003 by waltermitty]
23 windows ...8 too many!

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#65147
i have pages here from what rob king told me ill scan them and send em to ya!
this is using a 1600 swing axle wide 5 type 3 box!
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#65510
That would be good Rhys.

Thanks again Mitchell.

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#65529
Off the bus boy web site Jim

Transmission Notes:
While your existing 60-67 Bus Trans can be used, 4th gear can be too tall if a stock 1600 engine is used. We do recommend that at least a stock 67 or 68 Bug Tunnel Trans be used to allow for better gearing overall. Even better is the transmission from a 67 or 68 Type 3 because of the excellent highway gearing of the ring & pinion used during these years. When making this type of transmission changeover, remember to use the nosecone and nosecone shiftrod (hockey stick) from your original Bus Tranny.

In addition, we do not recommend the use of the Split Case Transmission on Buses thru 1959. By now many of these are pretty tired and can't take the punishment of a larger engine that is more commonly used these days. If you wish to upgrade to a tunnel-type transmission, an adaptor/front mount will be needed for models thru early 1959 and is available separately from Bus Boys. See our parts list further down on this page to order this item, if needed.