Official "Link Pin" lowering topic

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[racklo]

Of course I do. For some reason I thought I was posting in the Ball Joint forum. Are the ball joint beams interchangeable? I know now that this isn't the correct forum and I can post in the ball joint forum in need be.

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[racklo]

[Dake]

Are drop spindles better than a adjustable beam?

[Thomas Lindemann]

[EMPIImp69]

Can anyone tell me this looks like 1 outer click or more like 2 outer clicks? There's about 2.5"-3" clearance between the bumpstop, Thanks

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1963 Ragtop Bug

[Jamlit]

If I want to run 165/45R15 tires on the front using 2.5 inch drop spindles and beam adjusters, what is the best measurement to narrow the beam while keeping the shocks. I do not want any rub on the tire.

[MMW]

EMPIImp69 - You really can't tell if it is one or two notches down because the lower portion is sitting on the lower stop. It needs to have the outer cap removed & then the spring plate slid outwards off the stop & left hanging free. Caution--Be careful when doing this as the spring plate is spring loaded. Once hanging free then you can measure the degrees of the plate & compare them to the stock measurement.

This link should explain it for you.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=576348&highlight=spring+plate+install
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Mic
1959 356 coupe
Missing the original engine 72488
Update - third pc. found!
Now just need the case halves.
1965 fenderless beetle

[slalombuggy]

[Jamlit]

Cool thanks

Here is the front brake system I am thinking of using
http://www.jbugs.com/product/22-2925.html?Category_Code=1958-vw-bug-disc-brake-kits

And here is the wheel i am looking at so far
http://www.jbugs.com/product/9687-4.html?Category_Code=15-inch-polished-wide-5-lug-custom-vw-wheels

what tire size is best to run on a lowered suspension. I was to understand that this tire size would be best but originally was thinking of a stock size tire to add a little ride.

[slalombuggy]

I just bought that same brake kit from CIP1 last week. If I were you that's where I would get it. By the time you pay 40% exchange on the dollar, shipping and taxes you'll be north of $700CDN CIP is selling them for about $550 shipped.

IF you are going to just drop it 2.5 inches you don't want that small of a tire. You'll have way to big of a gap in the fender. I would look at smart car tires. I hate 135/145s. They will lock up almost instantly if you have to panic stop

brad

[Jamlit]

Thanks for the tip on where to get the parts.

I am going to start with 2.5 inches but I am going to install adjusters as well so that I can get to where it looks and works the best.

Might bug you some when I get started.

[willydozier]

Stock 64 Beetle with newish KYB shocks. Had 2.5 drop spindles, k&l pins and bearings installed. Height ended up perfect (about 1.5" above the 17565R15's on 5.5 smoothies) however now there is something binding. Push the nose down and it stays down. Pull in up and it stays up. Anyone experience this? Solutions?

[MMW]

[willydozier]

Thanks for your response, Stock beam, well lubed and yes, pulled the shocks and everything now moves freely. Weird. The KYB's only have about 2,000 miles on them. I'm going to try new KYB G shocks and if the problem persists I'll likely look for old school oil type units. I really don't want a "dropped" car. I just wanted to eliminate the typical mid 60's "nose in the air" stance. Thanks again.

[MMW]

Oil type shocks work best on these cars. My opinion.
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Mic
1959 356 coupe
Missing the original engine 72488
Update - third pc. found!
Now just need the case halves.
1965 fenderless beetle

[Gutierg2]

I just lowered my 66 bug with drop spindles but want to lower it a little more without buying a adjustment stable front beam is there anything I can do to accomplish this?

[anthracitedub]

There is no proper way to go a bit lower, rather then add the adjusters.

[bwaz]

So I bought a stock width link pin beam with Avis style adjusters and 2" drop spindles. After installing it, and putting the adjuster to the heights position, I'm finding with 5" rims and 135 tires that I'm still getting some rubbing... somewhere. The top of the tires barely clear the opening of the fender curve and although I don't see any burn through on the paint, I assume with my weight in the car (165 lbs) it's enough to put it lower when turning. Have to still drop the rear one notch which I hope brings the nose up a bit. I think I'm at the max of the grub screws to the leaves in the opening of the adjusters. Other than another beam or adjuster removal/repositioning, can you pull the grub screws an drill new indents in another position to gain more range? I know it's the lazy way, but if I have to pull everything I'm going to miss a bunch of summer drive time.