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| posted on October 31st, 2018 at 06:58 PM |
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71 bug rear sway bar.
Hi,
I have a 71 S bug with a heavy duty front sway bar without one on the rear.
Steering is hard to keep straight without constant corrections. I know it needs a wheel alignment which could be the cause of most of my problems.
Do you have to fit a rear sway bar with the a h/d front one?
I purchased the car set up like this.
PS, There is no play in the steering box and also had a new kit put in it.
Thanks
Darryl
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| posted on October 31st, 2018 at 10:35 PM |
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i don't run a rear bar. no problems with mine.
get the wheel alignment from someone who knows bugs.
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| posted on November 1st, 2018 at 03:18 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by barls
get the wheel alignment from someone who knows bugs.
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Totally agree - this was my experience with someone who didn't 
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=104658&page=1#pid98...
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paslow22
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| posted on November 2nd, 2018 at 12:48 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by barls
i don't run a rear bar. no problems with mine.
get the wheel alignment from someone who knows bugs.
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Thanks for the info, can you recommend anyone I don't mind travelling, I'm on the Central Coast.
Darryl
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| posted on November 6th, 2018 at 07:48 AM |
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Hi
I had a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting done at East Coast Suspension in Taren Point, he knows VWs
35 Alexander Ave, Taren Point NSW 2229
Phone: (02) 9531 8966
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paslow22
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| posted on November 9th, 2018 at 07:00 PM |
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71 bug rear sway bar.
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posted by 1303Steve
Hi
I had a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting done at East Coast Suspension in Taren Point, he knows VWs
35 Alexander Ave, Taren Point NSW 2229
Phone: (02) 9531 8966
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Thanks,
I'll end up going there, I just have to change the front struts first.
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| posted on November 10th, 2018 at 03:04 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1303Steve
Hi
I had a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting done at East Coast Suspension in Taren Point, he knows VWs
35 Alexander Ave, Taren Point NSW 2229
Phone: (02) 9531 8966
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I can recommend East Coast Suspensions. It's about 100kms from home but worth the drive.
If you call them first and tell them that you have along way to travel and they will be flexible.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!
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paslow22
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| posted on November 11th, 2018 at 12:44 PM |
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71 bug rear sway bar.
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posted by AA003
| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1303Steve
Hi
I had a 4 wheel alignment and corner weighting done at East Coast Suspension in Taren Point, he knows VWs
35 Alexander Ave, Taren Point NSW 2229
Phone: (02) 9531 8966
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I can recommend East Coast Suspensions. It's about 100kms from home but worth the drive.
If you call them first and tell them that you have along way to travel and they will be flexible.
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Thanks, i was going to ring and book it it, It's about 1 hour 50 from here.
Darryl
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| posted on November 11th, 2018 at 08:44 PM |
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You will enjoy the drive home
Well worth the money and effort
My 75L handled great and could drive with one finger
Mine was rack and pinion
Futue te ipsum!!!
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