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WTB. Beetle steering box

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/104388/wtb-beetle-steering-box

Tonz Magonz · 15 Dec 2013, 8:43 am

Hi ,
I'm after a beetle steering box.
Preferably in Melbourne
Please reply on here ,via pm or sms
0412370071

Cheers
Tony

Bizarre · 15 Dec 2013, 10:02 am

Are you after a standard or super beetle ?

I believe you can buy new standard ones

Tonz Magonz · 15 Dec 2013, 10:18 am

Thanks ..
Non-Superbug type..

Experimenting with running a second box linked to primary one to allow equal length tie rods to be used on a 6" narrowed link pin beam..

Bizarre · 15 Dec 2013, 10:31 am

Ok. Out of my league but sounds interesting.

Just thinking though
Does it mount where a LHD would mount?
If so, would that mean you need a LHD box?

Special Air Service · 15 Dec 2013, 11:45 am

boxes are the same, LHD & RHD pitman arms.

Tonz Magonz · 15 Dec 2013, 5:00 pm

Special Air Service wrote:boxes are the same, LHD & RHD pitman arms.

Correct..

For what I'm doing , either will work..
Cheaper the better as I'm not sure how well it will work..

OZ Towdster · 15 Dec 2013, 5:13 pm

Been done before on early offroaders , but not much to gain , why don't you just shorten the drag links

MR930 · 15 Dec 2013, 7:39 pm

I ran one years ago on a buggy, in my mind it worked well.

Tonz Magonz · 15 Dec 2013, 8:41 pm

OZ Towdster wrote:Been done before on early offroaders , but not much to gain , why don't you just shorten the drag links

The box is positioned to line up with standard Passat steering column ,which puts it further out than normal..
Equal length tie rods will improve steering and reduce bump steer...

HappyDaze · 16 Dec 2013, 5:46 am

PM sent.

Tonz Magonz · 16 Dec 2013, 7:32 pm

Thanks Greg..

Nice approach I will consider enhancing ...

Cheers
Tony

Tonz Magonz · 17 Dec 2013, 4:39 pm

Still looking if anyone can help..

Cheers

Caroneten · 31 Dec 2013, 8:44 pm

Have steering box here in QLD could freight to you? Would be $30 plus freight.