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anyone in melb able to narrow a beam for me?

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killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#361530
im currently running an adjustable beam, which i assume is illegal, as the middle was cut and the adjusters welded in.. so does anyone have the time/skill to cut it again to narrow it for me? cant be any more illegal..

if it isnt possible to recut and weld the beam due to Strength loss, i have a stock beam that can be used.. and i'll just buy selecta drops to be welded at the same time..

i figure if it is just as illegal, then im better off having the narrowed beam, and better tyres on the front, than the 135's i currently have

im in SE melb.. but willing to travel anywhere in melb

any help greatly appreciated..
Tagedeezee Heezy

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#361556
its all about the benjamins baby🙂 no cash lol
Tagedeezee Heezy

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#361560
theyre bus beams.. will they fit in a bug?
Tagedeezee Heezy

Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#362667
i sent mine up to cbb and they did a wicked job.

engineer cleared their work no problem. will need to be inspected once its in your car ($)

mine cost about $550 plus courier costs, plus costs of adjusters. you can reuse yours if you want.

give them a call - i talked with mike, he s really helpful.

let him know that i passed on your details, and i have got the ok from my engineer, as i was talking to him recently about this.

send me a u2u if you want more advice.

there are other people closer who can do it (ie in melbourne) but they are costly and i can really vouch for cbb quality
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#362668
ohh, other person who can help with advise is nathan (BUGBOY)

when he spots this post he will no doubt chime in.
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PurpleT3 Fahrvergnugen

880 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#362679
If you want cheap, I know a dude who can do it for you. He's in Ferntree Gully, so he's really close too. I know he's installed a few in his own cars. If you're interested, I'll ask if he wants to do it.
Ain't nothin' like the wind in your hair.

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#362684
I could help you if you were in Brissy. We do them for $550 which includes shorteneing your leaves, tie rods and supply and fitting of the adjusters.

You will need to add steering adjuster after you fit it up to make sure it is in the right place to clear your tyres.

If you are going with a K&L beam then the shock towers need to be changed to allow the 2" to fit in.

Anyway just thought I would let you know so if you can get it done local make sure the price includes getting leaves and tie rods done as well.
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
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ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#362706
I've seen BUGBOY's handywork. Super hi-tech machinery is used to drill the leaves. Sounds impressive at least.

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#362802
thanks guys.. on hold for the mo' my current ball joints are rooted.. need urgent attention car is raised to relieve the pressure on them, but its all very sloppy atm..

is $330 a good price for new ball joints, and a wheel alignment? or should i get the beam done real quick smart? and get it all renewed??


Purple T3 you talkin about Stuy?
Tagedeezee Heezy

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#362808
Hi

I was at Vintage today and he had some factory made ones there, I didnt ask a price because my car uses struts.

Steve