How to keep a Bus stock and all stock height questions

vwsteve · Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:27 am Post subject:

Can the dropped spindles be put back to stock? If so, where can I find a "how to"? I have a 66. Thanks.

campingbox · Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:24 pm Post subject:

vwsteve · Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:28 pm Post subject:

Is that section of the Bentley manual available somewhere online?

Stanagon · Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:18 am Post subject:

OCWest · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:49 pm Post subject:

I recently purchased a 66 microbus and the previous owner had drop spindles. Actually the whole beam looks new but thankfully it's a standard beam and not shortened. The rear is running straight axles and I actually prefer it because I can cruise Southern California freeways with the speed of traffic (most of the time) I won't change that! The spindles I plan on ditching and look forward to not hitting my front bumper on the street when leaving my driveway. He also had some Wide 5 chrome bug wheels that are about to come off. I found some bus wheels that are going to look awesome once I get them back from the sandblaster. Beauty rings and a new set of tires will make her shine. Any suggestions on brand tires? I've heard of Coker tires and they are local.
Does anybody object to installing a Westy interior in a Standard bus? I have access to a complete Westfalia interior including table and cabinets. They have offered me the windows too but I kind of like my pop outs.
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cdennisg · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:15 pm Post subject:

otis_bartleh · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:26 am Post subject:

When I got my bus, it had no shocks, so I got the stock black Sachs shocks. The ride is fine, but the front of the bus sits just slightly higher than the rear. It is barely noticeable, but still... Tire pressure in the rear is lower than the front as recommended, but I'd like to have the bus sit even.

Any ideas?/
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cdennisg · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:34 am Post subject:

mandraks · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:54 am Post subject:

if your bus is really heavy in the rear, i would buy the yellow bilstein gas shocks, they are perfect for the rear.

If your bus is not heavy (as in empty, or not a camper) then you just need to raise it up with the torsion adjustment.
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EverettB · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:31 am Post subject:

otis_bartleh · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:54 am Post subject:

Big Bill · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:06 am Post subject:

So the tire pressure listed is for bias type tires I belive. What would we run the pressure for radials? I have been running 32 front and rear for years(radials) anyone try a lower pressure on the front?

cdennisg · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:21 am Post subject:

Soul Built · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:21 am Post subject:

mandraks · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:12 am Post subject:

lightice · Samba Member Joined: December 14, 2012 Posts: 599

What's the degree for the front trailing arms with regards to the floor when loaded?

Also, what's the ground clearance from the floor to the steering box?

On a side note, has anyone used these front torsion springs from WW?

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211411033E

nyr208 · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:25 pm Post subject:

I have a stupid question and have searched the forums so please bear with me.

I am currently looking for a bus, I know the ballpark height of a stock bus is 6 ft 3 inches. What is the height with a full roof rack I understand there are different options but I want to get a ballpark idea to see if it would fit in my garage with the rack on.

Thank you

cru62 · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:38 pm Post subject:

Depends entirely on the height of your door opening, the type of door (sectional, roll-up or solid) and the type of rack. I have an 8' tall opening, so no worries. You most likely have a 7' opening. If the door hangs down at all past the top of the opening you won't fit. Even if you have a clear opening it will be tight and most likely not enough clearance. Measure what the clear distance is and post that.
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nyr208 · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:42 pm Post subject:

Just measured. One inch shy of 7 feet. Looks like a no go? Really don't want to have a lowered bus. Is it a hassle to take the rack on and off? Would only use it once in a while.

srfndoc · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:41 pm Post subject:

It won't fit unless you are lowered.

Racks are easy to take on/off, I do that with my Westy and it's rack which sits in the garage rafters when not on the bus. Just remember to take it off before pulling in to the garage! I actually have a stop sign I put in place any time I put the rack on to remind me.
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