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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Didn't really get much of a response to my question but I do see that the rat rod VW is not really talked about much here. ! |
Its becasue this topic is in the wrong forum.. I tried to direct you, over to where WE dont mind modifications, and could really dive into it.
(Too many Stock Nazis, lurk in this forum).... 
Many ways to get the extended front axle look.
If you want to keep a VW suspension, the easiest way is to bolt on an add on frame head extender. It keeps all the VW steering as is and you simply extend, the steering shaft.
Flipping the trailing arms to point forward is also an option. A total rework of the steering is required, using Vw parts and adapting along the way.
Then we have the whole NON VW suspesions.
The most popular, is the I beam straight axles, with transverse leaf springs. It gives the really old look most want...
and then we have some suspensions that builders create all on thier own...
Its pretty much a wide open interpretation and creation of what a builder invisions.
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hushcar
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| Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:08 pm Post subject: front beam for rat rod |
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| Didn't really get much of a response to my question but I do see that the rat rod VW is not really talked about much here. Not that I want recommend tearing a part a nice old bug but I have seen some rat rods that look like my dream car!! |
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VOLKSWAGNUT
Fastest VW Belt Changer
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Come on over to the dark side and ask that here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5...1d2d606e41
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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hushcar
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject: Front beam for rat rod use |
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| I've seen people either turn the front beam around to extent it for the rat rod look or are they just changing the spindles maybe side to side to extent the front tires. How does the tie rods work in this change over. Any help is appreciated. |
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