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Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:39 pm

I'm 13 years old.I wanted to lift my "SUPER BAJA".

LOOK AT THIS LINK.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p_Pr...ing+struts
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1320530.jpg

Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:31 am

Supers are not nearly as durable off-road as the Standards are... but it can be done. I bought one a few years ago, and the previous owner had driven it HARD through the fields. He didn't raise the front end any, he just put big wheels on it and cut the front fenders back a few inches to make them clear. He did the standard fiberglass treatment to the rear, and the whole deal looked pretty nice.

But... this is the lowering thread, so enough of that. ;)

- David

Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:52 pm

Can someone provide me with a link or website where it takes you step by step on how to drop your beetle,thanks

Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:05 pm

Cut the coils springs.

Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:50 pm

paymonsbaja wrote: Cut the coils springs.

:roll: If you're going to lower a Super, do it right. You're not going to break the bank trying to do it.

Cutting the springs is for honda "furiously fast" drivers.

Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:21 pm

kruzinvagen wrote: does anyone have one that is actually low!?
Mine...

Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:41 pm

theredbarn wrote: Great link here...http://www.acvw.com/article.asp?DetailID=32 best I've read or seen for lowering the rear of an IRS.

link doesnt work

Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:05 pm

j-pizzle wrote: kruzinvagen wrote: does anyone have one that is actually low!?
Mine...

im thinking of picking up a 74' super from a local and i wanna go that low. looks good. how is yours setup?

Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:20 am

slideshow240 wrote:
im thinking of picking up a 74' super from a local and i wanna go that low. looks good. how is yours setup?
I have adjust a struts up front with stock springs on the lowest setting.... est.4in. drop.... and 2 inner splines in rear with air shocks....You can see more pictures and info at my pictures link in my signature below

Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:47 pm

i know i might get flamed on this one... but has anyone experienced with air-suspension on their super? any info is great, thanks!

Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:12 pm

FreddiePete wrote: i know i might get flamed on this one... but has anyone experienced with air-suspension on their super? any info is great, thanks!
airkewld

Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:38 pm

I just lowered my 71 vert Super, It is easyer than you think.
I bought the empi lowering struts, I bought the springs and cart, too
You don't have to change the springs. I found that out when I was changing the strut asy, Get a cheap spring compressor jC Whitney, the springs were the same size. the cartridge is shorter then the original, all you need from your strut assy, is the strut head assy, you have to lose the bushing and dust sheild for strut, take off the sway bar from brackets in front and the job should go well, any question fell free to ask.
Thnks for listening to my BS
Larry "mutz"

Mon May 07, 2007 8:36 pm

I have a 74 super that I picked up 73 strut assemblies for off my buddies old Super. I heard that the 74-up lowering kits aren't too impressive for the money. WHat do u guys think of the lowering kits? I do not know which one I want. the 71-73 for the super low look or the 74 -up kit for that "unhappy stock look" for the same price? i dont know and don't wanan throw $400 away.

Thu May 17, 2007 1:21 am

70bugdriver wrote: I have a 74 super that I picked up 73 strut assemblies for off my buddies old Super. I heard that the 74-up lowering kits aren't too impressive for the money. WHat do u guys think of the lowering kits? I do not know which one I want. the 71-73 for the super low look or the 74 -up kit for that "unhappy stock look" for the same price? i dont know and don't wanan throw $400 away. So was the '73 strut assemblies you picked up from an early or late car? They switched styles mid-year. If you want to try the 71'-'73 kit, you'll need to change up all the other front suspension components to the earlier style as well.

Tue May 22, 2007 7:27 pm

I own a 75 standard and I want to lower it. I know that this is all about the super, but I dont have one. What do I do?

Tue May 22, 2007 7:33 pm

oopseyesharted wrote: I own a 75 standard and I want to lower it. I know that this is all about the super, but I dont have one. What do I do?

You need to read this topic instead Official "Ball Joint" lowering topic

Tue May 22, 2007 8:05 pm

Thanks alot Glenn.
I found it after posting in here. I asked a few questions on that topic.
If you have a minute, could you check that out for me?

Tue May 29, 2007 9:22 pm

Lawrence65 wrote: I just lowered my 71 vert Super, It is easier than you think.
I bought the empi lowering struts, I bought the springs and cart, too
You don't have to change the springs. I found that out when I was changing the strut asy,
all you need from your strut assy, is the strut head assy
Thnks for listening to my BS
Larry "mutz"

I also have a '71 Super Vert,
Do the empi struts come with springs? All I need from my old asym are:
The springs and strut head asym? Use these with the empi struts and cartriges and voila?
Sweet, I'm on it.

Tue May 29, 2007 10:23 pm

DutchDub wrote: I also have a '71 Super Vert,
Do the empi struts come with springs? No. DutchDub wrote: All I need from my old asym are:
The springs and strut head asym? Use these with the empi struts and cartriges and voila?
Sweet, I'm on it. Yep, that's all you need. Before you order, go here:

http://toplineparts.com/frameset.html

click on Shakes, and read the short article in case you already haven't ;).

Tue May 29, 2007 10:37 pm

j-pizzle wrote: FreddiePete wrote: i know i might get flamed on this one... but has anyone experienced with air-suspension on their super? any info is great, thanks!
airkewld

Looks like $500 for the back, and $575 for the front.. plus all the compressor, tank... etc.