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Lowered rear end on my 56 oval
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BILL
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2002 10:14 pm    Post subject: Lowered rear end on my 56 oval Reply with quote

I just lowered the front end of the car.
It came out really nice,now i need some technical advise,if anyone lives in the san diego area,that would like to help on this project let me know..i have lots of free time,garage.tools ,beer and more beer.thanxs
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2002 10:04 am    Post subject: Lowered rear end on my 56 oval Reply with quote

I would be glad to help. Can you send me a airline ticket from Seattle. Ill bring the beer. I hear they dont know how to make it down there.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 12, 2002 9:51 pm    Post subject: Lowered rear end on my 56 oval Reply with quote

Hey Bill, I'm in the San Diego area abnd am always looking for more VW enthusiasts. I'm near Qualcomm Stadium so email me at: [email protected] and I'll be more than happy to help/point you in the right direction.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2002 9:55 am    Post subject: Lowered rear end on my 56 oval Reply with quote

Sure, lower the rear end so the oil in the trans will run uphill through the axle tubes to lubricate the wheel bearings. Ever seen ANY fluid run uphill? Ever purchased rear wheel bearings? - Mot cheap nor easy to change. Support your local parts house - -.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2002 1:15 am    Post subject: Lowered rear end on my 56 oval Reply with quote

Actually there is such a thing as sealed rear axle bearings. You can get them from kammen(sp?). Then you dont have to worry about that. But then I run lowered cars all the time and rarely have I had problems with stock bearings. If you are worried about the oil running up hill...You can periodicly just raise the rear end.
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