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Shorter torsion bars ??

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/57421/shorter-torsion-bars

seagull · 14 Oct 2006, 9:05 pm

I have cut the rear torsion bar splines out the rear of my bug to fit my sludge box in to .

Can some one please give me the length of the shorter after market torsion bars

cheers seagull

Desert Moose · 14 Oct 2006, 9:07 pm

why dont you use type3 spring plates with bug torsion bars.... Job Done

seagull · 14 Oct 2006, 9:11 pm

Yep good point

I just need the lenth Chris , I dont have any here .

dangerous · 16 Oct 2006, 5:21 pm

Prob a bit late, but the SAW website has early beetle as 21.75",

Upto 67 type 3(and pre1960 type1) is 24 11/16".

Late beetle and type 3, 26 9/16".

Hope this helps.

http://www.swayaway.com/VW_Components.htm#VW5