x275 Commited Dubber
61 posts · joined Mar 2013 ·
Just looking for some advise and/or some instructions on what I need to do to lower the rear of my 71 super
Information for lowering my 71 super rear end
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Same as a swing axle bug tho rear wing removal does make the job easier.
Do you have a workshop manual? Is the engine/gearbox/interior still fitted to the vehicle?
Do you have a workshop manual? Is the engine/gearbox/interior still fitted to the vehicle?
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x275 Commited Dubber
61 posts · joined Mar 2013 ·
Yeah i have a workshop manual and the car is a runner.
It's stock height and want to bring it down 2 inches in the rear. Seems like the drivers side sits a tad higher than the passengers does..
It's stock height and want to bring it down 2 inches in the rear. Seems like the drivers side sits a tad higher than the passengers does..
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
A simple description.
Put the rear on stands. Remove wheels and diagonal arms away from swing plates. May find it easier to undo the 17mm hex bolt holding the diagonal arm in.
Loose the guard about the first 4 or so bolts to give you better access.
Undo the swing arm cap and remove. At this point the swing arm can swing down so be aware it wants to do that under pressure. It doesn't want to move upwardso this should always be your safe working area. (Above)
Lever the swing arm off its stop. Choose your method. Pry bar or hammer. If it is a twin plate you can easily lever from both ends. Remember don't go below the swing arm!
Put the rear on stands. Remove wheels and diagonal arms away from swing plates. May find it easier to undo the 17mm hex bolt holding the diagonal arm in.
Loose the guard about the first 4 or so bolts to give you better access.
Undo the swing arm cap and remove. At this point the swing arm can swing down so be aware it wants to do that under pressure. It doesn't want to move upwardso this should always be your safe working area. (Above)
Lever the swing arm off its stop. Choose your method. Pry bar or hammer. If it is a twin plate you can easily lever from both ends. Remember don't go below the swing arm!
Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen
895 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
On e it's loose don't remove from its location just make sure it's fully down and mark the original position.
At this point do the otherside to.
Setting is up or down from there. I always use trial and error to set height. Just make sure the two sides are the same.
Putting them back in is easier with longer bolt in the cap. Put 3 in. Jack the arm up and onto it's stop. Then put the forth bolt in. Do up bolts till you can replace with original. One at a time.
At this point do the otherside to.
Setting is up or down from there. I always use trial and error to set height. Just make sure the two sides are the same.
Putting them back in is easier with longer bolt in the cap. Put 3 in. Jack the arm up and onto it's stop. Then put the forth bolt in. Do up bolts till you can replace with original. One at a time.
x275 Commited Dubber
61 posts · joined Mar 2013 ·
Ok thanks for the advice, I'll put the car up this arvo and sus it out.
Cheers
Cheers
psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
If you think the rear suspension isn't level then you need to measure on a flat surface to the underside of the torsion bar tube. This will let you know if it is the suspension. Could be a weaker torsion bar or a previous owner tried adjusting the rear but didn't quite get it right.
Use this website to help figure out the correct number of inner and outer splines required to level the rear. Beetle Rear lower spline guide
Use this website to help figure out the correct number of inner and outer splines required to level the rear. Beetle Rear lower spline guide
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Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
x275 Commited Dubber
61 posts · joined Mar 2013 ·
Thanks for that, that's extremely helpful.