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posted on November 20th, 2017 at 05:57 PM
super beetle front strut suspension questions


My work colleagues son is restoring a superbeetle.
He purchased some 6" wide wheels which when fitted with rubber will foul the spring / perch.

I recall there is a difference in struts 2bolt vs 3 bolt, and that Richard Holzl had a few options for strut beetles.

Is there somewhere in Australia you can buy replacement struts to allow for wider wheels and improved front suspension?

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posted on November 20th, 2017 at 06:41 PM



You need to get narrowed springs. I can't remember who does them but a search should bring some results.

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posted on November 20th, 2017 at 07:17 PM



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You need to get narrowed springs. I can't remember who does them but a search should bring some results.

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posted on November 20th, 2017 at 08:29 PM



http://vforceperformance.com/ 

Joondalup Western Australia
O417 665 887

Happy to chat if you want to give us a call




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posted on November 21st, 2017 at 09:06 AM



Vintage do skinny struts
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posted on November 21st, 2017 at 01:21 PM



and have smaller diameter springs



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posted on November 21st, 2017 at 06:41 PM



And if you get the wheel ET right you don't have to go to the expense of narrowed springs/struts and still get a 6" wheel under standard guards.
Buy the wheel to fit the car not make the car fit the wheel.




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