Hey guys, I've got my first Bug and wanna drop the front a bit, 2.5" should be good. Now I've been reading all over this site about drop spindles and beams, what exactly do I need to do the job as I use to cars which only require a spring and shock change! I've got drum front end and the spare tire sits upright at the front of the car. It's a 1300 if that helps at all. Sorry haven't learnt much about the vehicles yet to know what I'm talking about!
Bizarre ·
OK - you have a standard beetle.
ie - beam front and and i am guessing ball joints. Not King and Link pin.
2 ways to lower it.
Easiest would be dropped spindles. But that widens the track. Rod Penrose is selling some in Parts section at the moment.
Other way is a lowered adjustable beam. Doesnt widen track. More work though.
Have forward vision and pick the wheels you want to run.
Then design around that.
FunkBass ·
Stocky rims are gonna be the go, so yeah, what every system works best. Work and price dont matter TOO much, just the best end result
FunkBass ·
How much would the track be widened by with drop spindles? I saw some on airkewld.com but very vague on the drop they offer. So I don't need both drop spindles and ajustable beams? My friend owns mrcustoms.com.au and is begging me to airbag it!
Bizarre ·
I "think" it is 1/2 per side??
Dunno - i am a Super dubber. ie struts only
I think you can get a couple of inches in a beam (2 1/2"??) and the same in spindles
total say 5"
You can also narrow the beam to compensate for the track width.