gordysbeetle Seriously Crusin Dubber
125 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·
they have the bump stop under the sleeve. just the empi copy wheels.
front suspension
vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk
2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·
I will have a set of genuine 16" porsche fuch's for sale in the near future as i will be changing these out for a set of composite wheels. if you were close you could have tried them.
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
I still think those lower BJ's don't sit into the spindle taper far enough especially if you take a look at how the top BJ sits, The boot is properly compressed and the BJ thread is more exposed than the lower BJ.
Also that lower BJ taper boss on the spindle does look like it sits lower than I've seen on other lowered spindles. Others I've seen don't sit right at the bottom of the casting.
I also forgot to say that you should invert the ARB clamps so the bolts point upwards and hence no chance of being caught on any bumps in the road.
Also that lower BJ taper boss on the spindle does look like it sits lower than I've seen on other lowered spindles. Others I've seen don't sit right at the bottom of the casting.
I also forgot to say that you should invert the ARB clamps so the bolts point upwards and hence no chance of being caught on any bumps in the road.
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gordysbeetle Seriously Crusin Dubber
125 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·
Update.
Replaced upper and lower balljoints ( third set now ) with a different brand. Problem solved. The balljoint shaft was shorter giving me 4mm clearance from the rim. Now to replace the new tie rod ends when the suppliers open again the new ones I purchased have perrished and I haven't used them yet. Some aftermarket gear is total crap. Have a good new year everyone.
Replaced upper and lower balljoints ( third set now ) with a different brand. Problem solved. The balljoint shaft was shorter giving me 4mm clearance from the rim. Now to replace the new tie rod ends when the suppliers open again the new ones I purchased have perrished and I haven't used them yet. Some aftermarket gear is total crap. Have a good new year everyone.
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Nice car, I couldn't see it the photo but do you have the notch on the camber adjuster pointing to the front?
This can affect the stub axle position.
Steve
Nice car, I couldn't see it the photo but do you have the notch on the camber adjuster pointing to the front?
This can affect the stub axle position.
Steve
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
glad I was on the right track for you and you got it sorted 🙂gordysbeetle wrote:Update.
Replaced upper and lower balljoints ( third set now ) with a different brand. Problem solved. The balljoint shaft was shorter giving me 4mm clearance from the rim. Now to replace the new tie rod ends when the suppliers open again the new ones I purchased have perrished and I haven't used them yet. Some aftermarket gear is total crap. Have a good new year everyone.
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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
wow! reminds me of the ball joints and tie rod ends I had on the the daily. same thing happen but worse as they filled with dirt and seized. I had locked front suspension 😂gordysbeetle wrote:Update.
Replaced upper and lower balljoints ( third set now ) with a different brand. Problem solved. The balljoint shaft was shorter giving me 4mm clearance from the rim. Now to replace the new tie rod ends when the suppliers open again the new ones I purchased have perrished and I haven't used them yet. Some aftermarket gear is total crap. Have a good new year everyone.
not even 6 months they lasted.
I use road safe branded ball joints and tie rod ends if genuine isn't available.
they are good and last forever. haven't had one fail or wear out yet and the boots are still soft and supple.
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE