181 spindles

goosey1812 Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Jun 2012 · 16 Apr 2013, 1:57 pm

#951674

$75

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Apr 2013, 3:24 pm

#951689

I paid $750 at the time, unrestored for spindles with arms, make sure you get the arms too as type 1 arms won't suit.

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8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 16 Apr 2013, 4:15 pm

#951692

yeah i think i paid $650 for mine with arms....then $150 for 4 new balljoints

goosey1812 Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Jun 2012 · 16 Apr 2013, 5:13 pm

#951694

type 1 arms will fit, yes you do need 181 lower ball joints. Pick ball joints up for $15 whilst your picking up a pair of spindles, 3hrs north of Perth (on a 737)

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Apr 2013, 6:59 pm

#951712

I got mine from the states. $350 + a few hundred in freight, the arms are thicker and stronger but you can make do with beetle arms

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Huffypilot Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 18 Apr 2013, 9:39 pm

#952020

The Thing shop have spindles and arms listed. I just ordered 181 lower ball joints this week.I cant comment on service as I havent heard back from them yet.
I found a local set of spindles without arms so Im going to use the beetle arms.I recently got a new set of ball joints pressed in.Does anyone know if they can be pressed out undamaged so I can invert/reuse with the 181 spindles.
Cheers

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 18 Apr 2013, 10:10 pm

#952035

I don't think it's advisable to reuse the ball joint once pressed in as the knurled outside of the balljoint conforms to the hole in the arm and the press fit is what secures the joint in the arm. It's not unheard of for them to come out of the arm in severe use so every step needs to be taken to make sure they stay put.

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Huffypilot Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 19 Apr 2013, 9:18 pm

#952191

Thanks Matt . I'll hunt around for a new pair. Shame to waste them as they would only have a couple of trips around the block while tuning on them..

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 19 Apr 2013, 11:14 pm

#952209

Trade them to someone who needs new ball joints in thier beetle and swap arms.....

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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