Type 3 torsion bars in Beetle

blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber

216 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 21 Jul 2003, 10:30 am

#67304

G'day Guys and Gals

Just wanted to get some opinions on putting Type 3 Torsion Bars in my beetle.

Basically have my bare pan all revamped and am ready to start bolting stuff back on.

My car is going to be a real weekend warrior so I want it to handle well and am not worried if the ride is a little rough.

I've heard putting Type 3 Torsion bars in the rear helps stiffen up the suspension and can help the car handle better...

Thoughts on this???????

My car is a 58 but has been converted to IRS, do I need to get any special year Type 3 for its torsion bars??

Cheers

Brad

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2003, 11:24 am

#67318

this subject has been talked about before do a search and you find the articles

Yes the type 3 bar is larger in diameter so it will make handling better.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409