Torsion bars

242 Seriously Crusin Dubber

179 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 22 Jan 2004, 11:53 am

#132082

What torsion bars fit in the rear of a 66 swing axle beetle? Will IRS late model type 3 bars fit? Are squareback bars rated heavier? If the back bars are changed to something heavier/stiffer will this effect front to rear suspension balance? Anyone done this?

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1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jan 2004, 4:20 pm

#132154

Irs bars are longer and won't fit a swinger '66 beetle.

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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 22 Jan 2004, 4:39 pm

#132157

I have used Type 3 bars in my early pan-but have done an IRS conversion as well,so are using the Type3 spring plates(with the double plates)I have a feeling some early Beetle swingers used a spring plate with the long snout for the torsion bar spline to locate-if not spring plates from an early swinger Type 3 should work.

lil bug Commited Dubber

54 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 22 Jan 2004, 5:22 pm

#132165

you can get a swaybar for a swingaxel from whiteline. ive got one on my 65, they also help stop the rears from tucking under.
It makes a huge handling difference.

dont be tempted to put a heavier sway bar on the front as it makes understeer more likely

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jan 2004, 8:14 pm

#132216

Hi

Ovals used heavier bars, but as in the case of the swinger type 3 you need to change the spring plate & cover as well.

If you go Type 3 get the wagon ones, they are the heaviest.

Type 3 bar infohttp://www.clubvw.org.au/images/type_3_bars.jpg

1302Steve