Does anyone run modified lifted link pin spindles on an offroad car?
If so where did u get them? what do you think of them?
Blind chicken racing in the states will make them but require a core. I dont really want to send some spindles to the USA.
I think it is too much to ask to find some country buggy spindles although they would be ideal.
Nicko
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
hay mate i ran some bj ones i didnt like them in the end looked tuff as nails but there fitment is not grate i didnt think ' these were us ones
My 2c.
Stay away from welded stubs.
Options are convert to country buggy stubs or B/J front end
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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Handycam. - Can you tell me why you did'nt like them?
Matt - I was hoping you would chime in. Do you say that due to legal reasons? or safety? Are they generally not welded square/poor quality?
Looks like I may be able to get some Country Buggy spindles afterall and obviously this is ideal. Although I wont count my Chicken yet.
Not really wanting to go Ball joint.
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
These will raise the front by 3 inches.
http://www.mooreparts.com/store/product/1127/AC412022/
I'm not sure if they are legal on a road car. You would need to check with your engineer.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
Mark - International tie rod ends? is this a ford tie rod end alot of american guys seem to run these? or does international mean it will take any VW end?
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
I'm not sure what they mean by that either. I haven't used them before. Moose or other off road racers would know. If you are thinking of buying some, you could always ask the seller.
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf
The Combo Stubs are the ultimate although questionable legally. The Country buggy would be my first option as they are genuine VW and definately legal here. After that, going the combo stub route, you'll add more $$$ once you start....longer arms and shocks which bring in more issues. Inter Tie rod ends are just that, International truck tie rod ends...bloody strong, and necessary with those huge stubs and big offroad rack etc etc....
The more basic baja will handle a lot of abuse with link pin beam, country buggy stubs and an improvement in tie rod ends isn't unusual, but even increased to Ford's larger parts is doable without welding or heating suspension components.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE
Yeah ok.
I dont want to have to make custom tie rods etc
I am thinking CB Spindles. Gusseted Steering knuckle, Stock arms, Stock tie rod ends and strengthend stock tie rods.
Hopefully I can get some CB Spindles.
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
Anthiron wrote:Gusseted Steering knuckle
You won't even need to to this. When you see a set of CB stubs you will know why. They are very strong, almost twice as big as the Beetle ones.
Smiley
🙂If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
Only complaint I have with country buggy spindles are the brakes that are attached to them. The duel slave cylinders inside them us ALOT of hyd fluid, so you will need a bigger master cylinder and even then the pedal sure does go along way on top of that I swear they never worked while rolling backwards.
So defiantly confided a set of discs in your budget
Quit calling rust patina
Can you not attach early beetle drums to them Nils? I was planning on keeping my drums all around for the time being.
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
Afraid not, cause they are early kombi stubs basically with the steering arms facing the wrong way. I had a look at it for a while but the axles are just way too long
Quit calling rust patina
Ah interesting. So I would need a Split bus disc brake kit?
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
Afraid so, got mine only a few weeks ago from sherman conversions. Don't know how i managed so long with those big drums on the front
Quit calling rust patina
Thats a handy thing to know. Cheers Nils
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
Anthiron wrote:Ah interesting. So I would need a Split bus disc brake kit?
I'm looking into fitting a set of CB spindles to the front of my Baja. I've been messing around with how to do the brakes this afternoon. I have some Commodore stuff here that I think will fit up quiet easily. I'll keep you posted on how things progress. Might be a little cheaper than buying the conversion kits.
Smiley
🙂If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
haha, discs pads and wheel bearings would be heaps cheap to replace to!!
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
The CB front end that is going into my project uses the same as std ford turning trailer bearings.
Trailer bearings are NEVER very good quality so OEM or aftermarket Early Kmbi or early Ford would be much better
than trailer bearings, this allows you to use a good quality steel trailer hub on the front
I'm setting up 6 stud with a floating disk setup similar to late model 4x4's!!
Commodore disc mounted to a Country Buggy spindle.
And a picture with the caliper sitting in place.
Good things are happening, watch this space.
Smiley 🙂
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
Smiley, you're my hero.
But where where you 3 months ago? Before i dropped big $$$ on a kit😢
Quit calling rust patina
nils wrote:Smiley, you're my hero.
But where where you 3 months ago? Before i dropped big $$$ on a kit😢
I was probably out offroading my Baja thinking, "damn I need more clearance, I should fit those CB spindles I have at home"
Then once I got looking into it I hated the drum design, as you have mentioned above. Not to mention how heavy they are!!
So I thought I'd looking into doing a disc conversion too.
I'm drawing up the caliper brackets today and going to see some engineers this afternoon hopefully.
Smiley
🙂If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
This is a great thread. I'm following with interest.
Bronze.
Rathmines, Lake Macquarie, NSW.
