cheap way to lower a 72 superbeetle?

21 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 13 Jan 2012, 1:57 am

#881174

Hey guys...new to this forum....i have a 72 superbeelte with the macpherson setup and the irs rear......just want to know the easiest and cheapest way to lower my car...alot of people are telling me to cut springs but id prefer not to hack but rather modify......please help

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 13 Jan 2012, 6:01 am

#881179

Bag of concrete ready mix from Bunnings in the boot. $5.95.

Jak

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2012, 7:17 am

#881190

Hi

Jak thats the Kandos method. The other way is to turn put the struts in lathe and machine the welds that hold the lower spring mount, move it about 2 inches lower and then reweld it.

Steve

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2012, 7:17 am

#881191

Jaks method is the cheapest and handles quite well.

Otherwise read here

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=48798&page=1#pid455182

I prefer this method to EMPI struts as long as your new weld is done properly

Futue te ipsum!!!

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Jan 2012, 1:56 pm

#881253

lowered springs is the cheapest and easiest. Kings don't have them in the catalogue, but if you ring them, they have specs and can be made to order. Get eh ones which are only about 2 inch lower, that way they work with standard inserts and won't fall out.

I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!

1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 13 Jan 2012, 2:42 pm

#881256

Have used Jacks method before and yes works great! For looks and Handling.

From Dylan

72superbug Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 17 Jan 2012, 3:02 am

#881824

cheers guys thanx for the help....might hold off until i get the original lowered ones then i guess....safer and better...

Arpspasm Seriously Crusin Dubber

112 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 29 Jan 2012, 10:04 am

#883967

Hey there 1303steve just posted on a question I asked about different springs for a super turns out using the rear springs of an 88-95 honda civic will lower your front end by an inch and a half.

http://bb.bbboy.net/vwengineconversions-viewthread?forum=6&thread=4

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 29 Jan 2012, 10:13 am

#883971

That way is abit on the bodgy side and I doubt would pass many Roadworthys in Aus.

It's not real hard to do it the proper way using the Honda spring holders.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=211928

Arpspasm Seriously Crusin Dubber

112 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 29 Jan 2012, 5:29 pm

#884050

Joel wrote:That way is abit on the bodgy side and I doubt would pass many Roadworthys in Aus.

It's not real hard to do it the proper way using the Honda spring holders.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=211928

Ha thanks Joel next time I might actually read the random reference link before I post it up 😊