empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
what seems to be the issue?
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need help installing adjustable swing plates willing to pay
lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Me n a mate removed the old plates to put new adjustable ones on with out looking into it. Because both plates are out im unsure on angles an stuff to put them back in.
tar76 Custom Title Time!
1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Mate somone here will be able to help mate. I'm not up with that stuff yet sorry dude but lets put the call out to help out a fellow dubber!
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62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
bitemeoz Officially Full-On Dubber
355 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
just chuck them back in both at the same angle, bolt them up put the wheels on drop it. then adjust accordingly either way if you want it up or down. couple of hours work, longer and more enjoyable with several beers and a mate.
Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
This chart may be able to help you.
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lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Thanks guys gonna give it another shot 2night hopefully get it right.
lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Ok so i got 1 side on i brought new cover plates also but how do u get the on has soon as i put the new bush in the it doesn't line up with the holes lol
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Get two longer bolts and start them before the holes go out of alignment, then by carefully tightening them you can get the other two og bolts started, then swap the longer set out once the og bolts are tensioned.
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lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
Ahh sweet ill find some bigger bolts thanks heaps
lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
I tryed to upload a photo but the file is to big. Im guessing this but not certin when i put the plate on it sits higher than the hole on the chassie does this mean i have to much tension on my torsion bar. I beleave it was at 35°
lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
What degrees is standard the vw book said 16° + 30'+50' which is 16.8° not sure if that sounds right
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Adjustable plates are adjustable. You install them set in the lowest position (adjusting screw all the way out of the block) and the torsion bar spline set so the spring plate JUST clears the suspension bottom stop. Then, once everything is assembled, adjust the set screw up to set the ride height. You need to adj the screw only with the vehicle jacked up to reduce the load. I'd go up a good 10-15mm on the screw to start with. When you lower the car, you need to roll the car a few car lengths to settle the suspension, then check the height, see if you want to go up or down and adjust accordingly.
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cesiumfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber
161 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
if you're door sills are level/horozontal, then the springplates when located without tension on them should angle down from horozontal 16 degrees (book says 20 degrees if a 1500 model)
that is the standard height setting...
i have done it using the angle finder app on an i phone and it worked perfectly
just need to check angles compared to level of car/door sills and keep adjusting torsion bar position till exact and the same both sides
that is the standard height setting...
i have done it using the angle finder app on an i phone and it worked perfectly
just need to check angles compared to level of car/door sills and keep adjusting torsion bar position till exact and the same both sides
lowvwbug67 Casual Dubber
27 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·
I got it guys its lowered. Its sittin at an inch off the ground. 4 inch narrow beam this wednesday should look good. I would upload photos but they say the file is to big
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tar76 Custom Title Time!
1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Good stuff mate!
you'll need to shrink the pics a bit in your photo editor.
you'll need to shrink the pics a bit in your photo editor.
"Obey your Dreams"!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!
Allbones Officially Full-On Dubber
395 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·
Looking Good!
I just went through all the same process (only using notched standard spring plates though)
Dropped two splines in the rear, adjusted the beam so the car looked level and now I have a 7-8cm high daily 😎 Its amazing. A rib rattler by all means, but still amazing haha.
I just went through all the same process (only using notched standard spring plates though)
Dropped two splines in the rear, adjusted the beam so the car looked level and now I have a 7-8cm high daily 😎 Its amazing. A rib rattler by all means, but still amazing haha.
Stinkbug Officially Full-On Dubber
250 posts · joined Jan 2011 ·
hey bones,can you post some pics of your beetle?
Allbones Officially Full-On Dubber
395 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·
Will chuck a few more up into my thread later. Its in members ride under "the wino"Stinkbug wrote:hey bones,can you post some pics of your beetle?
cnfabo Custom Title Time!
1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
your bug looks cool man....
empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Ay i diddnt start this thread?!!!
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Allbones Officially Full-On Dubber
395 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·
Going to take a stab and say OP deleted his post after you replied. That would bump you to the top.empi wrote:Ay i diddnt start this thread?!!!