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BSVW181
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 Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject: Front beam needed |
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| My current beam is a bug beam, which lowers the car considerably. A previous owner installed it after a poorly repaired front end collision, and now the bushings, etc. are worn out. I'd really like to have the stock ride, so I'm looking for an affordable (under $500, I'm a teacher) solution. Living in the Keys means shipping is costly, so any assistance is greatly appreciated. |
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Semper_Dad
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BSVW181
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks, will continue to do so |
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analogmax
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ernieballbass
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it may be easier/cheaper to buy an adjustable beam and/or "raise" spindles. i'd offer you my old thing beam, but it's very rusty.
someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure that the beam doesn't really have anything to do with ride height. things ride higher because of the front trailing arms.
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GI Joe
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Location: Athens, TN
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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| ernieballbass wrote: |
it may be easier/cheaper to buy an adjustable beam and/or "raise" spindles. i'd offer you my old thing beam, but it's very rusty.
someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure that the beam doesn't really have anything to do with ride height. things ride higher because of the front trailing arms. |
Things have the "lift" built into the Spindles...and the placement of the spindle on the ball joints...(both pointing down).. Height is 3" over a standard Bug setup.
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helowrench
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| Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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I have a customer that is in the same situation as the OP.
So, I am looking for a pair of spindles also.
Dallas area.
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