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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8439
Hi

You can use Type 3 wagon bars, they are longer so you will need to change the spring plate and end cap. If you can find them Ovals have really strong rear bars, you will need to use the spring plates and caps as well.

1302Steve

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8492
That's interesting Steve

I am trying to source some T3 rear torsion bars for the rebuild of the Oval cause I thought they were the go!

Can I (am I better off) use the ones out of the Oval and put them in the '70 chassis?

[Edited on 1-11-2002 by 56astro]

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555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8575
you can use the bars from a 944 they seem extra strong

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8595
Hi

Im prety sure that the oval bars are 26 mm thick and the spring plates are also much heavier. The 944 bars will only fit a 4 joint rear end.

1302Steve

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8612
Raodrage

I have a spare set of Type 3 rear torsion bars available if you want them
let me know
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8701
I'm sorry guys but I am still none the wiser!!

I have a '70 floor pan with double spring plates that the Oval body is going onto. I have access to a set of T3 torsion bars if I want them, but if the ones off the old floor pan are better I'll use them. Please help.

Thanks for the offer Dave, I'll take you up on it if Luke Pell can't get me any.

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35MPG on 101.3kPa

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8702
You need the later model Type 3 bars. they are the thicker n stronger ones.

You have to adjust the ride height when yopu fit them
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8794
Sweet

Thanks very much

:thumb

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#8843
Hi

You need to use swinger torsion bars with swingers and 4 joint bars with 4 joint. The type 3 wagon bars are the only ones that are thicker and they are a factory option as heavier duty for bugs, fastbacks and notches.

1302Steve