fat? no, just big boned.

busrocker71 · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 4:25 pm Post subject: fat? no, just big boned.

if i've got a stock ride, and want to lower my big girl down like so,
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/114995.jpg
what do i need to do?
thanks
its a 71 deluxe
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busrocker71 · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2003 4:53 pm Post subject:

thanks...any clue though? and probably a price range too...yeah...that would be sweet.
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jeremyrockjock · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 3:37 am Post subject:

Many ways. Adjustable beam and/or drop spindles for the front. Turn the spring plates on the splines in the rear.
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nik · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 5:34 am Post subject:

Do you know of who might sell the dropped spindles for the front?
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wgargan · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 8:18 am Post subject:

I'll bet busboys does. www.bus-boys.com
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nik · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:04 am Post subject:

I didn't see any lowered spindles there, but did find an adjustable beam. Or if you have welding skills and certain tools it says that you can make your own adjustable beam.
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busrocker71 · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 6:18 pm Post subject:

nobody i know makes drop spindles for bays. i know of the albatross kit...and there is a kit from australia too. about the back though...hows that done?
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ekimthemad · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 6:27 pm Post subject:

I thought someone was advertising welded dropped spindles for the late buses on here. I would rather run a dropped spindle than an adjustable beam but I want to keep the wide 5's. I want to say it was Franklins. I'll see if I can find the ad.

Mike
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ekimthemad · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 6:35 pm Post subject:

I knew somebody out there had dropped spindles for bays. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.php?photo+200309061145208060

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static · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 7:37 pm Post subject:

Doesn't Bluebird Custom make them?

http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk

Ian · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 8:09 pm Post subject:

I can't recommend Nate enough. Get the spindles, you won't be sorry.
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busrocker71 · Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 1:15 am Post subject:

my stock ride looks like i put a lift on the beeotch. is 2 1/2" going to lower it enough is my question now. any pics of a 2 1/2" drop on a bus?
i want it low but still drivable. i will give nate a holler and ask a few questions. with drop spindles, is welding required and can i do this myself?
thanks a lot everyone.
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