71 Thing Swing Axle Lift

[VW_Type181]

I recently purchased his 71 Thing. It came with a swing axle rear suspension and no reduction boxes. This caused the rear end to sit lower and the wheels are set in to far in. I would like to raise the rear suspension up 2 to 3 inches to level up the vehicle and push the tires outward so they are in line with the front tires. What’s the best way to accomplish this?

Do I add back the reduction boxes, install adjustable spring plates, or adjust existing spring plates, or is there a better option out there? Longer axles or spacers?

[FJBLF]

I would add back the GRB's. It is the original set up for your car anyways.

I have a '72, most 181's are CVJ... we are few and far in between from the first gen.

Here you have a video of when I rebuild mine. I hope you find it useful.

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1972 VW 181 SAFARI 1500 cc GRB Trans-axle

[Bryan67]

Don`t forget that if you just add reduction boxes to your existing transaxle, You will have four reverse gears and one forward. You need to flip the ring and pinion as well.
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[VW_Type181]

Thanks Bryan67, great video. Did you put in a freeway flyer and what size engine did you install. How’s your speed with the GRB’s? One last question, are Thing’s GRB’s the same as buses or do I need to find thing only?

[Bryan67]

[FJBLF]

[VW_Type181]

FJBLF Thanks for the info, it’s a big help. Time to start searching for some GRBs

[FJBLF]