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Shortened beams?
schnidlee - February 9th, 2008 at 09:01 AM

This is probably the wrong section of the forum but i wasnt sure where else to put it. does anyone know if there is anywhere in adelaide that shorten beams? i have a late type 3 beam but before it goes in i might as well get a few inches taken out "just in case". if not in adelaide where in oz can i get it done if im trying to get it asap? cheers in advance.
matt

mackaymanx - February 9th, 2008 at 09:19 AM

Type 3!, Sorry but that is not going to happen. You can't shorten a type 3 beam without MAJOR mods, have seen one on thesamba but it was an air beam with the front mount on the chassis moded to accept the narrower beam.

mackaymanx - February 9th, 2008 at 09:28 AM

This is the thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=277453&highlight=air+bag 

There is a lot of work here.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/keanderson_photos/vw%20pictures/Kevins15014.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/keanderson_photos/vw%20pictures/Kevins15013.jpg

schnidlee - February 9th, 2008 at 10:10 AM

shit! thats not the prettiest thing in the world is it? didnt realize it would be so full on. ok so next best thing would be narrower wheels, what sizes can i get that ill be able to find a lower profile tyre for as well.