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AndrewM Thu Aug 22, 2002 5:10 pm

I'm getting ready to have my 1960 standard microbus dropped via a 1968 bug tranny/rear spring plates and bus boys adjusters up front. I'm looking to drop the bus 3 and 1/2" to 4 inches. Will the tires I have rub? I'm running 195/65 15's up front and 205/60 15 out back. Thanks for the info.

smiles@vbisd.org Thu Aug 22, 2002 6:43 pm

No they will not. That's the exact same setup I have on my 67.

boboznutz@yahoo.com Thu Aug 22, 2002 9:40 pm

I just did a straight axle kit on my single cab and I could not fit anything wider than a 185/60 14 on the back... and that was with a 4 to 5 lug adapter as a spacer I could see maybe getting a 195 but I cant see how a 205 would not rub the spring plate.

Unless you are not running stock wheels.
Then the offset is different and forget what I just said.

55samba Thu Aug 22, 2002 11:04 pm

Your wheels will rub up front when you hit a bump, 145 did with dropped spindles on my bus.

AndrewM Fri Aug 23, 2002 12:28 pm

I'm running the original VW wide 5 lug 15" wheels. I was planning on having the snout of the 5 lug hub machined off to keep it 5 lug (i'm just a little paranoid about running an adapter) Someone once told me about some spacers he was running on his bus for this set-up? Anybody know about that??? Thanks

boboznutz@yahoo.com Fri Aug 23, 2002 2:09 pm

Andrew

Youwill need an adapter or a spacer and 185 tires. If you dont your tires will rub the spring plate.

I am no expert but I just did this so its fresh in my mind.

If you need help drop me an email.



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