Official "Ball Joint" lowering topic

econo_bug · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:54 am Post subject:

Airkewld,
By the way, what do you mean by "the outer tubes are not stepped"?

Airkewld · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:14 am Post subject:

econo_bug · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:49 pm Post subject:

Airkewld · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:27 am Post subject:

econo_bug · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject:

Okay, thanks again, airkewld. Smile

weekendwarrior · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject:

OK, I have read through this thread, and here is what my question boils down to...

I have a 73 standard, with 165/15 tires. I measure 3.25" clearance between the top of the tire, and the lip of the front fender. If I install 2.5" drop spindles, would that be ok, with the extra .75" of clearance, or is there something I am missing?

My other option is to install the drop spindles, and then trade the front tires for 145/15.
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neil68 · Samba Member Joined: March 17, 2007 Posts: 1079

weekendwarrior · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply. If Iwere to only want to lower the car 1.5"-2", what are my options?

Again, 73 Standard Bug
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This is my first "old" car, and I am trying really hard to learn as much as I can. 73 Standard Bug

Airkewld · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject:

Wwildman · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject:

Airkewld · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:45 pm Post subject:

davidnino111 · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject:

just get an adjustable beam.

if it doesnt clear and it rubs then bring it up one step and try again. this way you way youll be at the lower point with out rubbing. my 2 cents

weekendwarrior · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:53 am Post subject:

Update

I picked up a set of slightly used, forged drop spindles for $70. I recently put new shocks on the car, and when I measure, I have 3.75" from the top of the tire to the lip of the fender. I am going to try them, and see what happens.

I checked with my tire guy, and he has a couple of 155/60/15 tires I can get for the front if mine rub.

We'll see what happens Friday when I install the spindles.
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This is my first "old" car, and I am trying really hard to learn as much as I can. 73 Standard Bug

6volt · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:19 am Post subject:

good deal on those spindles, can't wait to see pics

weekendwarrior · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:23 am Post subject:

I have read all 21 pages in this thread. My question comes down to this...

I have the 165 r15 tires. I know it has been stated time and time again that they will not fit with the drop spindles. I measure 3.75" of clearance between the top of the tires and the lip of the fender.

Should I go ahead and mount the 155/60/15 tires on the front, just to be safe, or is there any chance at all those 165 r15 tires will clear, given the 3.75" I have measured?
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This is my first "old" car, and I am trying really hard to learn as much as I can. 73 Standard Bug

Airkewld · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:33 am Post subject:

weekendwarrior · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:36 am Post subject:

Thanks airkewled for the response...I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.

I feel stupid for having asked that question twice now, but I just don't want to waste time putting on the lower profile tires if I don't have to (I already have them, so I am not complaining about the money, I just don't want to waste the time if I don't have to).
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This is my first "old" car, and I am trying really hard to learn as much as I can. 73 Standard Bug

weekendwarrior · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:03 pm Post subject:

Well, today I lowered my Bug. It has the IRS rear, and that was a little bit of a pain. I put drop spindles on the front. The tires are 165/15, and they seem to be fine. Like I posted earlier, I got the spindles for $70, and I replaced 1 bearing that was $7.95...so I have about $78 in lowering my Bug. I am happy.

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This is my first "old" car, and I am trying really hard to learn as much as I can. 73 Standard Bug

Airkewld · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:06 pm Post subject:

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