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| posted on January 22nd, 2004 at 11:53 AM |
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Torsion bars
What torsion bars fit in the rear of a 66 swing axle beetle? Will IRS late model type 3 bars fit? Are squareback bars rated heavier? If the back
bars are changed to something heavier/stiffer will this effect front to rear suspension balance? Anyone done this?
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| posted on January 22nd, 2004 at 04:20 PM |
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Irs bars are longer and won't fit a swinger '66 beetle.
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| posted on January 22nd, 2004 at 04:39 PM |
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I have used Type 3 bars in my early pan-but have done an IRS conversion as well,so are using the Type3 spring plates(with the double plates)I have a
feeling some early Beetle swingers used a spring plate with the long snout for the torsion bar spline to locate-if not spring plates from an early
swinger Type 3 should work.
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| posted on January 22nd, 2004 at 05:22 PM |
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you can get a swaybar for a swingaxel from whiteline. ive got one on my 65, they also help stop the rears from tucking under.
It makes a huge handling difference.
dont be tempted to put a heavier sway bar on the front as it makes understeer more likely
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| posted on January 22nd, 2004 at 08:14 PM |
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Hi
Ovals used heavier bars, but as in the case of the swinger type 3 you need to change the spring plate & cover as well.
If you go Type 3 get the wagon ones, they are the heaviest.
Type 3 bar infohttp://www.clubvw.org.au/images/type_3_bars.jpg
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