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| posted on June 12th, 2014 at 04:50 PM |
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shimmy / vibration when braking/slowing down
So ive finally got my bug (71 sb) running nice take her for a spin and when i slow down or hit brakes the steering wheel wobbles and you get a
vibration through front end. Is thsi the usual SB wobble people talk about?? Ive ordered a new steering damper and i am trying to source a centre tie
rod ( ball joint at either end) as that is all i can see with any wear in them.
I'm concerned about lowering front end just in case this wobble doesn't get solved with new parts as i hear the ride gets worse the lower you go??
Ive only driven stock height bugs and split kombi's so have no experience of this.
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| posted on June 12th, 2014 at 08:21 PM |
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Check the bushes in the lower control arms.
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
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| posted on June 12th, 2014 at 09:25 PM |
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Anyone got a diagram of front mcpherson strut suspension labelling all the parts to make ordering spares easier???
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| posted on June 12th, 2014 at 09:30 PM |
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http://toplineparts.com/vw-front-end/super-front-end-diagram-94-0000.html
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| posted on June 12th, 2014 at 09:48 PM |
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Thanks for that will look tomorrow. So where is the best place to source bushes from in Oz?? Do you guys buy in from overseas or is there a good local
supplier. I've been using VW Heritage quite a bit for my spares, but i used them in the UK so ive been sticking to what i know. All suggestions
greatly received, would be nice to contribute to the local community as opposed to sending my money back home!!
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| posted on June 12th, 2014 at 09:52 PM |
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What are you after?
Street or track?
V Force (Richard Holzl) was great for track stuff but he is all but retired/closed these days
Vintage Vee Dub is Super Beetle friendly
Otherwise aircooled.net, Topline and VW Hertiage are the go
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| posted on June 13th, 2014 at 02:25 PM |
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so looking at diagram that mackaymanx supplied i would be looking at numbers 24 and 28 for lower control arm bushes??
I know i have a worn ball joint on the drivers side of item 18, what would you say was the most likely culprit?? The damper has evidence of a leak
too, so its getting replaced.
Of course i would be replacing item 24/28 on both sides.
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| posted on June 13th, 2014 at 06:49 PM |
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I have a couple of new 3 stud ball joints in Taree . Pm if interested. When you replace the bushes and damper also suggest that you fit a strut brace
to stop the towers moving.
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| posted on June 14th, 2014 at 07:40 PM |
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with reference to the topline diagram, anyone know where i can get an item 18 from? Centre tie rod/drag link??
Vw heritage have them, but the $74 postage stings a bit
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| posted on June 24th, 2014 at 06:37 PM |
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So i replaced:- Steering damper, Centre tie Rod, control arm lower bushes and sway bar front bushes, i fit the wheels on as balanced as i could (using
chalk and spin method!) and bloomin hell it only works a treat! No wobble on braking and no wobble at 35-45mph. Result.
Just got to paint hood and touch up rear valance and its finshed! Well as finished as Vw's ever get!
Thanks for help and advice every one
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| posted on June 24th, 2014 at 07:33 PM |
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well done mate 
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