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 Willie
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| posted on June 22nd, 2016 at 08:23 AM |
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WTB: lowered suspension for 1303 L Bug
I'd like to lower my 1975 1303 L Bug, both front and rear.
I've been told to swap out the rear torsion bars for type 3 bars and move the spline position to achieve a lower stance. Any on-line clips I could be
directed to for instruction?
Thanks for any assistance or leads.
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Willie.
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| posted on June 22nd, 2016 at 10:19 AM |
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Just adjust the rear torsion bars dont swap them, and buy a set of adjustable front struts from http://www.cip1.com
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Willie
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| posted on June 22nd, 2016 at 12:33 PM |
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Has anyone used the Empi ones on their ^ website and have some feedback? Or are they like other Empi parts and I should steer clear???
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beetleboyjeff
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| posted on June 22nd, 2016 at 11:33 PM |
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Go to the Super Beetles Only (SBO) forum http://www.superbeetlesonly.com/forum/ - there is a lot of info about different types etc. on here.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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1303Steve
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| posted on June 23rd, 2016 at 08:16 AM |
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Ive used the ones form Vintage Vee Dub, very good quality, you get what you pay for
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| posted on June 23rd, 2016 at 03:25 PM |
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My new Topline Maxx struts just arrived from the States. Worth it if you want to put on bigger rims. http://toplineparts.com/lower-your.html
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| posted on June 23rd, 2016 at 08:36 PM |
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I have a pair of 2 bolt struts , complete, unused...
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| posted on June 24th, 2016 at 01:12 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by cb john
I have a pair of 2 bolt struts , complete, unused...
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lowered / adjustable?
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cb john
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| posted on June 24th, 2016 at 01:14 PM |
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Adjustable.
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| posted on June 24th, 2016 at 02:51 PM |
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Hey Willie. I have a set of very good quality/used adjustable 3 bolt lower front struts. Also have strut brace (3 bolt) and heavy duty Kmac sway bar
if interested.
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| posted on June 24th, 2016 at 03:41 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Edwa
Hey Willie. I have a set of very good quality/used adjustable 3 bolt lower front struts. Also have strut brace (3 bolt) and heavy duty Kmac sway bar
if interested.
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Getting some good responses / options here. Will have to check if I have 2 or 3 bolt set-up before I make any decisions. (It's determined by the
number of bolts at the bottom of the strut, right?) Will get back to everyone once I've checked it out sometime over the weekend.
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| posted on June 24th, 2016 at 07:42 PM |
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If your wanting to go to wider wheels you have to go with a skinny spring strut. Your car should be 2 bolt but who knows after all these years.
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Willie
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| posted on June 26th, 2016 at 04:49 PM |
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Definitely 2 bolt. Have investigated the difference and understand what that difference is now. Will send pm to cbjohn now.....
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Willie
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| posted on June 26th, 2016 at 08:20 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by cb john
Adjustable.
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