Lowering a Bay

BDubVdub · Samba Member Joined: October 11, 2006 Posts: 586

Looks awesome. Some great patina.

galencurrington · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:19 pm Post subject:

here's a pic of the front brakes.

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thanks, man i had to do alot of work to this bus.
that's funny colby i guess my old bus ended up over your way. wish you had a pic of it.

BDubVdub · Samba Member Joined: October 11, 2006 Posts: 586

Nice brake setup, too. I could never bring myself to spend that much on brake calipers unless they were a necessity.

VWsArent4Hippies · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:57 pm Post subject:

71weekender · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:34 pm Post subject:

^^^fake or no fake thats dope..

Rust Bucket · Samba Member Joined: October 19, 2006 Posts: 146

Rust Bucket · Samba Member Joined: October 19, 2006 Posts: 146

BDubVdub · Samba Member Joined: October 11, 2006 Posts: 586

Dude! Seriously nice work. Those tubs look amazing.

HighTopBay · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject:

this^
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galencurrington · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:32 am Post subject:

i went with that brake setup so i can get the off set of the wheels it's full potential so i didn't have to narrow the beam. if i would have went with just adapters in the front it would have shoved the wheel back out. regardless the front brakes had to be redone so 71 brake parts are just a little cheaper than the 944 stuff if you get a good deal on the hubs.

fastwagens · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 10:04 am Post subject:

Two questions. How much drop does a wagenwest beam provide by itself? And can the mounting holes on the beam be slotted to raise it?
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darkheartdrummer · Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:39 pm Post subject: Tire size

Anyone know how small of a low profile tire i can go on the stock 14's on the 71 bay? Im lowering the bus but wanna keep stock wheels but need some low pros on there?any pics or info would be good

cdennisg · Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject:

rpm750 · Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 4:10 am Post subject:

srfndoc · Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 5:29 am Post subject:

I did change my setup. Raised the beam up to the 3rd notch on both tubes, adjusted the rear springplates back to stock (still have the 3.25" horseshoe plates) and went to 15" split bus rims with 195/65 front and 205/65 in the rear. It rides like a caddy now and I still like the look:

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I may go a notch lower in the front but would probably need to go to a bit smaller tire (195/60 or 195/55). I like the fact that the tires now have a much higher load rating as well (safe since family rides in it) and the taller rear tire/rim is almost exactly the same height as stock. This gives me better rpm's in fourth gear.
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rpm750 · Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 2:54 pm Post subject:

srfndoc
Thanks for the info. Looks great I'm trying to figure out what to do to mine and I only want to do it once. A pic of my Bus is in my signature.

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fleetlinebay · Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject:

built some tubs last week thought i would share the results

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Before height without the tubs
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After the tubs
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srfndoc · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 7:49 am Post subject:

turbo_dub · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 9:17 am Post subject:

srfndoc · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:32 am Post subject:

That's the setup I have (4" narrowed beam with 2.5" drop spindles and shocks) and when it was on the bottom notch in both tubes the ride was much harder than now since there is less tension available from the springs. I really think two notches on both tubes is the lowest you want to go (with spindles) to expect a decent ride (IMO). Beyond that you really need tubs to get enough suspension travel as I frequently would bottom out on the top/inside of the dogleg.

This of course is just my setup, others may be different based on manufacturer of beam/spindles/etc.
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