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Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:14 pm

for you guys running link pin beams, any specific year beams? or did they not change

Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:09 am

Airtime wrote: This is my '68 Amescador:

Lowered with beam adjusters and 1 outer spline at the back.

Damn , that looks really nice. How does it ride? Any more pictures? I am seriously thinking about lowering mine. I am just tired of the wind blowing me around.

Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:04 am

purplegodzilla wrote: Damn , that looks really nice. How does it ride? Any more pictures? I am seriously thinking about lowering mine. I am just tired of the wind blowing me around.

Thanks! :D

It drives great! Offcourse concerning it's a lowered car. :wink: This summer we took it on our holiday trip, 2500km around Denmark and Germany:

Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:57 am

58Type2 wrote:

MORE PICS!

Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:49 am

drumming123 wrote: for you guys running link pin beams, any specific year beams? or did they not change

Not sure what your specific question is, but...

'55-'67 Link Pin
'68-'79 Ball Joint

'55-'69 have same bolt pattern at frame mounting point.
'70-'79 different bolt pattern than the earlier style.

'55-'63 early spindles, brakes more expensive.
'63-'67 late spindles, cheaper brakes. (preferred spindle to run on an LP conversion)
*Note '63 is a transition year*

'55-'70 drum brakes.
'71-'79 disc brakes.
'63-'79 have the same spindle shaft, so you can mount disc brakes on late drum spindles with a bracket to mount the caliper.

Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:23 pm

That is perfect. Very concise, thank you for that.

Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:26 pm

cdennisg wrote: That is perfect. Very concise, thank you for that.

Thank you and you're welcome :lol:

Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:35 pm

WideFive wrote: cdennisg wrote: That is perfect. Very concise, thank you for that.

Thank you and you're welcome :lol:

That info has been in my head for years, I just never thought to put it out there. After seeing it laid out like that, it makes more sense and is a valuable reference point for future users.

I will add this, the 70-79 beams can be re-drilled to mount up to the 69 and earlier frame. I have not done it, but I have seen it done.

Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:26 pm

Installed my wide 5 drop plates in the rear. Now need to put rear wheels back on. Is letting the air out the best plan. i have factory size tires. Thanks chad

Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:14 pm

Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:35 pm

fastwagens, thanks that is what i did. Crazy what you have to do for low. Like you always say "form over function" nice. I might go lower but will have to narrow beam wagenswest spindles a little wider. Thanks chad

Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:40 am

beetle98 wrote: fastwagens, thanks that is what i did. Crazy what you have to do for low. Like you always say "form over function" nice. I might go lower but will have to narrow beam wagenswest spindles a little wider. Thanks chad

Sweet bus, What year.

Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:06 am

Fastwagens, its a 74. Still have planty to do. Including bumpers and several other things. Its getting there I'm just ready to be able to drive it then I think I will be more motivated to stay at it. I like the look so far though. Chad

Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:57 pm

[quote="RZAR"] LouPeck wrote: WagensWest took 8+ weeks to send me the spindles. I did not send in a core set, since my bus is a daily driver. They NEVER responded to any of my follow up emails or phone calls either....which started 10days after I ordered them thru their website. My experience with waiting was frustrating and their customer service was terrible in my case.

Given that, the spindles are good quality and the install went smoothly. If you have replaced ball joints before then the installation will be very familiar. Make sure to check the clearance afterwards between the bottom of your ball joint bolt and the inside of your rim. Mine were rubbing so I filed them down a bit...just to right before the threads start. They still rub a bit when im cornering so I may order some 3/8" spacers that I saw at www.jbugs.com for about $55 --basically flat spacer plates that go between the hub and the wheel.

Pics!

Did you lower the rear any? if so how much?

I havent lowered the rear yet....I was thinking id lower the back a couple clicks but I probably wont get to it for awhile. I dont want to end up with the bus having an upwards rake towards the front again so just a small drop in the back is all I want.

Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:11 pm

[quote="LouPeck"] RZAR wrote: LouPeck wrote: WagensWest took 8+ weeks to send me the spindles. I did not send in a core set, since my bus is a daily driver. They NEVER responded to any of my follow up emails or phone calls either....which started 10days after I ordered them thru their website. My experience with waiting was frustrating and their customer service was terrible in my case.

Given that, the spindles are good quality and the install went smoothly. If you have replaced ball joints before then the installation will be very familiar. Make sure to check the clearance afterwards between the bottom of your ball joint bolt and the inside of your rim. Mine were rubbing so I filed them down a bit...just to right before the threads start. They still rub a bit when im cornering so I may order some 3/8" spacers that I saw at www.jbugs.com for about $55 --basically flat spacer plates that go between the hub and the wheel.

Pics!

Did you lower the rear any? if so how much?

I havent lowered the rear yet....I was thinking id lower the back a couple clicks but I probably wont get to it for awhile. I dont want to end up with the bus having an upwards rake towards the front again so just a small drop in the back is all I want.

It looks like its sitting pretty even. I plan to to the same as you.

Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:28 pm

present it here:

http://www.autoshortnews.com/category/present-your-car/

Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:31 am

:twisted: heres mine. split beam conversion, notched for tie rods, "widefive" u-plates and 1 outer spline, notched for axles. 145/50 in front, 185/65 rears.

before:

after:

Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:56 am

Sweet hi-roof.

Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:28 am

That's a bus with attitude!!

Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:39 pm

that shit is baddd!! that's what the Splitty croud hates on, sick shit like that.