kingpin disc conversion

chuttla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 13 Apr 2011, 10:51 am

#835532

Hi all, I purschased a complete disc conversion kit a while back for my 63 beetle kingpin front end, this included bearings and caliper brackets to suit late model four stud discs. i also purchased new discs as i needed to get the inner race machined out to accept the new bearings. now my question is does any one know if or where i could find direct fit bearings to suit. ive searched the net and found some us companys selling complete kits that are direct bolt onto your original kingpin. thought id ask here before i start emailing them.
any help would be appreciated.

cheers damien

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 13 Apr 2011, 11:19 am

#835538

Not sure if this is the type you are after and have also included link to complete kit.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C26-MIC-107

https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4120

If not, this mob may be able to help you.

Have you tried here in Oz yet.

Kev

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5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Apr 2011, 4:56 pm

#835561

if they're the ones like i use, IE late VW discs and calipers onto link pin........then you will find there are no bearings that fit without the machining.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Apr 2011, 7:15 pm

#835587

Talk to Boris at Vintage who designed the set uop your using 02-9789-1777

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

chuttla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 13 Apr 2011, 10:33 pm

#835637

cheers guys, yeah when i bought the kit from the vw place in cambeltown i was told that you will have to get the discs machined. just thought id ask, and would prefer direct fitting bearings if there out there rather than machining.

zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 21 Apr 2011, 2:47 pm

#836886

As VW 54 said: "Talk to Boris @ Vintage."

The Vintage kit was installed on my link pin front end, 15 years ago, apparently the installation was easy.
I have never had a problem.