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lowering 69 beetle
CHADMYSTER - June 15th, 2004 at 07:10 PM

how hard is it to lower a 69 beetle?. is it just a matter of changing struts or is it more involved.


Bizarre - June 15th, 2004 at 08:02 PM

You need to clarify what you have

Super beetles had struts and they ran from 1971 - 1975.
up to 1970 and 1976 had beams.

So being picky
Do you have struts or beam front end???

If you have struts it is a matter of changing the struts but if you want to lower and go 6" plus you need thinner springs as well.

If you have a beam you need either avis adjusters or another adjuster cut and welded into the beam. Sorry I am a strut person and not too sure about this. If you want low and wide or real low you may need a narrowed beam as well.

[Edited on 15-6-2004 by blue74l]