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Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:50 pm

I bought some shortened struts (adjustable) and shortened inserts. Added to some 2inch shortened springs. Can lay the thing on the floor (tie rods hit against the body though). Got aftermarket wheels (Proline replica) so can't go low enough :roll:

Highly recommended though:
http://www.vwheritage.com/ssp/Front-Suspension/?srchPart=AC4129626

Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:55 pm

Found this over in the T3 forum... basics are the same

Lower the Rear

Lowering the VW Type 3 rear - Part 1 of 4

Lowering the VW Type 3 rear - Part 2 of 4

Lowering the VW Type 3 rear - Part 3 of 4

Lowering the VW Type 3 rear - Part 4 of 4

Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:16 pm

awesome! great post!

Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:34 pm

Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:43 pm

Me. $erf wrote: hey folks i just picked up my first super...a 74' and i want to drop it down about 3 inches or so....(along with other creative mods) can someone direct me to the most decent site to check how how i can acheive this slam job? thanks...

:roll: uhhhhhhhh..........

Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:46 pm

Me. $erf wrote: hey folks i just picked up my first super...a 74' and i want to drop it down about 3 inches or so....(along with other creative mods) can someone direct me to the most decent site to check how how i can acheive this slam job? thanks...[/img]

There's a site called TheSamba.com that has a Super Beetle forum that has a topic on how to lower a Super. I suggest you read it from the beginning to the end and it should answer all your questions.

Good luck.

Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:51 am

ok so apparently i posted too soon without reading or watching thew videos and whatnot .... :oops:

Sat Jul 07, 2007 1:16 pm

wow great videos!!!! a super bug has to be the same!

Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:11 pm

ersatz wrote: wow great videos!!!! a super bug has to be the same!
basics are the same for all IRS

Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:22 pm

so j pizzle how much is yours? 2"?
i might do this a couple years from now not sure but i got my front at 2" with all topline parts

i also have a 74

Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:29 pm

ersatz wrote: so j pizzle how much is yours? 2"?
i might do this a couple years from now not sure but i got my front at 2" with all topline parts

i also have a 74

the rear is est. 2 in. I'm not sure as I never measured it.... I went 2 inner splines....

Before:195/60r15 on rear and stock height

After:195/65r15 on rear and 2 inner clicks

Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:46 am

So has anyone installed this setup for the front from AIRKEWLD yet? I want my 74 layin pan when aired all the way out.... I have been researching the Airkewld site but havent found any that have used the air cyl front suspension yet....

I have bagged many vehicles trucks mainly but this will be my first step on a bug and also using the cylinder instead of bag for the front....

Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:39 pm

I imagine lowering a Super involves something black, plastic and gaudy. Would just seem to fit the look. \:D/

Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:45 am

cdydatzigs wrote: I imagine lowering a Super involves something black, plastic and gaudy. Would just seem to fit the look. \:D/

oh thats a good one ! :roll:
Kiss your mother with that mouth ?

Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:39 am

j-pizzle wrote: Kiss your mother with that mouth ?

Seeing as I am restoring this '69 to be my mother's daily driver for the most part? Yes. :wink:

Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:44 pm

Has anyone used the lowering springs from CIP1 that are to be used with the stock strut housing? It says it will lower the front approx. 2 inches and you use a stock oil strut insert. Item no. C29-1385 on their website.

Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:52 am

Supermann wrote: Has anyone used the lowering springs from CIP1 that are to be used with the stock strut housing? It says it will lower the front approx. 2 inches and you use a stock oil strut insert. Item no. C29-1385 on their website. I haven't but I can tell you from experience that it's the same amount of work and will give better results to use adjustable struts. If the front end gets too stiff, it will wear out all the other components very quickly and ruin your ride quality.

Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:04 pm

I'm watching that Type 3 lowering rear end video and it shows two spring plates in the video.. but my standard Beetle only has one.

Is that normal?

Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:37 pm

AJ Quick wrote: I'm watching that Type 3 lowering rear end video and it shows two spring plates in the video.. but my standard Beetle only has one.

Is that normal?
yes... my spring plates are singles

Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:50 am

This thread really helps a lot. I am contemplating of lowering my 1971 1302s. Thanks. Two Thumbs up!