otu88y ·
Ok so I just picked up a 63 beetle. My previous beetle was bagged so I am unsure what is the best gear to use to drop my car? Is their a kit you can buy to do complete car? All proper info would be appreciated!!
Aussieveedubbers · Tech Talk
"Slamming" a 63 beetle
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/110623/slamming-a-63-beetle
sander288 ·
Not sure whether you're after another air suspension system or a 'normal' drop
BUT
Baggin from scratch can be done via a kit from Airkewld (US Company) but would need engineering certification to be road legal.
http://www.airkewld.com
Otherwise
Normal lowering consists of
> Adjusting the rear torsion bars
> Adding adjusters to the front beam and lowering
> Addition of drop spindles if desired (optional)
> narrowing the front beam to "slam" without interfering with steering operation
^^ The above work can be completed by a VW shop anywhere if you're not handy otherwise if you're handy it can be done carefully at home OR parts and new beams can be purchased pre-assembled etc...
Hope that helps somewhat
BUT
Baggin from scratch can be done via a kit from Airkewld (US Company) but would need engineering certification to be road legal.
http://www.airkewld.com
Otherwise
Normal lowering consists of
> Adjusting the rear torsion bars
> Adding adjusters to the front beam and lowering
> Addition of drop spindles if desired (optional)
> narrowing the front beam to "slam" without interfering with steering operation
^^ The above work can be completed by a VW shop anywhere if you're not handy otherwise if you're handy it can be done carefully at home OR parts and new beams can be purchased pre-assembled etc...
Hope that helps somewhat
modulus ·
sander288 wrote:> Adding adjusters to the front beam and lowering
> Addition of drop spindles if desired (optional)
> narrowing the front beam to "slam" without interfering with steering operation
[... but would need engineering certification to be road legal.
vw54 ·
Lowering a 63 u can adjust the rear end torsions bars to lower and fit adjusters for the front end
NO KIT available find a good VW works shop that knows what there doing
where are u located we may be able to suggest some shops
NO KIT available find a good VW works shop that knows what there doing
where are u located we may be able to suggest some shops
psimitar ·
Depends what you mean by slammed as legally the chassis must be 10cm, IIRC, from the ground at the chassis lowest point.
Static lowering can just be dropped spindles so you keep ride quality or add beam adjusters to go lower than 2.5 inches. Rear is either rotating the spring plates on the torsion bars but if going very low then you'll need dropped spring plates that are dog legged to allow for extreme loweing without hitting the shock tower.
As for air ride the norm is air shocks on the front and bags on the rear. Airkewld is probably a good starting point but many other companies in UK, USA and Europe that can help with this. For top end systems you can fit a self levelling control unit.
Static lowering can just be dropped spindles so you keep ride quality or add beam adjusters to go lower than 2.5 inches. Rear is either rotating the spring plates on the torsion bars but if going very low then you'll need dropped spring plates that are dog legged to allow for extreme loweing without hitting the shock tower.
As for air ride the norm is air shocks on the front and bags on the rear. Airkewld is probably a good starting point but many other companies in UK, USA and Europe that can help with this. For top end systems you can fit a self levelling control unit.
otu88y ·
Thanks for the advice everyone. Nah not looking at bagging again. Had nothing but drama's.
I live in Narrabri. Country nsw. So deffo no vw shops out this way. So my mate and myself will do the work. Just was unsure what's around.
Spoke to a guy who was clued up and told me dub beams are the go.
I live in Narrabri. Country nsw. So deffo no vw shops out this way. So my mate and myself will do the work. Just was unsure what's around.
Spoke to a guy who was clued up and told me dub beams are the go.
Bizarre ·
Have a read hereotu88y wrote:Spoke to a guy who was clued up and told me dub beams are the go.
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/search.php
I dont think Down Under Beams (dub) is any more
try Vintage Vere Dub at Campsie 9789 1777
They said in the post that there were some beams there - but that was a couple of years ago
Mr Muppet ·
Hey there,
Check out www.freshkustoms.com and www.skinnedknuckles.com.au , both aussie made and good quality stuff. Skinned knuckles do front adjustable beams narrowed to whatever you want and fresh kustoms do a DIY kit for your existing front beam and some really sweet adjustable rear spring plates. Check out there facebook pages as well. Fresh kustoms are free postage , not sure about the other.
Check out www.freshkustoms.com and www.skinnedknuckles.com.au , both aussie made and good quality stuff. Skinned knuckles do front adjustable beams narrowed to whatever you want and fresh kustoms do a DIY kit for your existing front beam and some really sweet adjustable rear spring plates. Check out there facebook pages as well. Fresh kustoms are free postage , not sure about the other.
otu88y ·
Yeah he is going to do some more soon. I spoke to him today. He said to get back to him in a couple weeks.