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Spindles

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71-BEETLE-SEDAN · 18 Dec 2009, 4:05 pm

Can i install drop spindles on my 71 without narrowing my beam and how no rubbing issues.

Cheers

matberry · 18 Dec 2009, 4:52 pm

'Clearance'and how much depends on wheels and tyres used.

71-BEETLE-SEDAN · 18 Dec 2009, 5:04 pm

Weill ive got 195/65r15s

Bizarre · 18 Dec 2009, 5:57 pm

but what offset and rim width are your wheels??

71-BEETLE-SEDAN · 18 Dec 2009, 10:13 pm

They dont have an offset stamped on them and they are 4.5 inch but i do have a set of rims that are et41

vwo60 · 19 Dec 2009, 7:38 pm

Hi, i have a set of dropped spindles on a 69 karman convertable, if you get the right set there is no increase in the track, the wheels on the front are a set of porsche boxters that are 16" x 6" with a 55 et and 195/55/16 toyo's, the only problem was a small decrease in the turning circle with the tyre touching the trailing arms, i think that the 195's are the largest that i can run on the front with standard guards, the et 41 should work ok

71-BEETLE-SEDAN · 19 Dec 2009, 10:52 pm

okay, good to hear, will be getting a set monday

zayus · 16 Apr 2010, 11:49 am

Hello,

How did you go with your drop spindles?
What size tyre did you end up running?