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NUTSFORBUSES Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2016 Posts: 557 Location: I don't recognize it anymore
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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I used 15" X 5.5" Bug wheels(aftermarket), but I moved them outboard. No beam shortening.
Just an Idea that worked very well & they are now Trued-up, you would be surprised how "out of true" they were from the factory _________________ kaiser kills kids.com |
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FreddyWanKenobi Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2020 Posts: 36 Location: Pomona California
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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New to all this so trying to figure out tire size. I a, working at putting multiple post together and somewhat have an idea but figure to ask to make sure I’m head in the right direction. Trying to figure out tire size for the front and back.
Rims: 15x5 AEW wheels replica Fuchs. No offset markings so don’t know tht info
Front: 3.5” lowered flipped spindles stock beam
Rear: 4”lowered freeway flyer straight axel trans 4.12
1964 deluxe bus
Since I can’t return tires I just want to narrow it down. Trying to avoid tire rub as much as possible but don’t want to go too small with the rubber.
Appreciate any help and yes I have been abusing the search bar for info.
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20264 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:55 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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What rims, what offset front and rear?
Straight axle out back, or IRS conversion? Not sure what rear 4" means.
What year bus?
Need all of that info to get clear answers here. _________________ nothing |
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FreddyWanKenobi Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2020 Posts: 36 Location: Pomona California
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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Updated the details I do t have an offset. Don’t have any markings on the wheels with that info. Will need to research to figure out those details. |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7047 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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FreddyWanKenobi wrote: |
Updated the details I do t have an offset. Don’t have any markings on the wheels with that info. Will need to research to figure out those details. |
measure the distance from the mounting face (the surface that touches the brake drums) to the back of the wheel, and to the front of the wheel. that should show you how far the wheel goes outwards and inwards. _________________ regards
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FreddyWanKenobi Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2020 Posts: 36 Location: Pomona California
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Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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The total measurement from lip to lip is 6.5” and from back the mounting plate to the rear lip is it 3 7/8”. |
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Colorado Bulli Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2012 Posts: 107 Location: Western Slope, Colorado
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 8:40 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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I did not want to create a thread just for this question so i hope this is the appropriate place. 1 have a 56 pgsg with a 2 inch narrowed beam, stock wheels with a rancho freeway flyer, thing drums. I am redoing the brakes myself for the first time since lowering it about 5 years ago. i was told to order bus brake lines which i did, but are far too long. with the information given can anyone help me with which brake lines i should purchase. thanks D- _________________ 1956 Standard
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20264 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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Pull the hose off and measure the length, in mm. Then look around at VW bus, beetle and thing brake hoses online. Most will give the length in the specs. Hard to say what was used initially, since there are many possibilities.
Also, if the hoses are only five years old, they don't need to be replaced. Or maybe I read your post wrong. _________________ nothing |
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Colorado Bulli Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2012 Posts: 107 Location: Western Slope, Colorado
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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Thanks for the info. i needed to replace the cylinder and the shoes and i figured since i was underneath i would go ahead and replace the lines. Thanks again for the help!
D- _________________ 1956 Standard
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localboy Samba Longboarder
Joined: December 06, 2003 Posts: 5153 Location: "Mainland", PNW
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Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:02 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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Nabuko wrote: |
Having had lots of help by all the pictures in this topic...here is my setup. This may be helpful for somebody else.
Wanting to go for fully original height, I have no choice but to lower because of the entrance in my garage.
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Lucky it’s not a Westy! _________________ One man's "patina" is another man's cancer...
Black '65 Resto-Custom S Notch 2110 cc powered
original paint Pearl White '66 Westy SO-42
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richierich Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2004 Posts: 889
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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2" narrowed adjustable beam and 3" drop spindles. CSP front discs.
- IRS rear with notched adjustable plates
-front rims- 4-1/2 sprints with 165/45 Nankangs
-rear 5-1/2" sprints with Bridgestone 205/70/15 |
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Mikee Samba A.D.D. Boy
Joined: March 22, 2004 Posts: 3510 Location: Puyallup WA
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:01 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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richierich wrote: |
2" narrowed adjustable beam and 3" drop spindles. CSP front discs.
- IRS rear with notched adjustable plates
-front rims- 4-1/2 sprints with 165/45 Nankangs
-rear 5-1/2" sprints with Bridgestone 205/70/15 |
Nice stance _________________
localboymark wrote: |
One man's "patina" is another man's cancer. |
bugnut68 wrote: |
I would have kicked the guy right in the dick, balls, ass and face and destroyed his weed. Hippies suck. |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20264 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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Mikee wrote: |
richierich wrote: |
2" narrowed adjustable beam and 3" drop spindles. CSP front discs.
- IRS rear with notched adjustable plates
-front rims- 4-1/2 sprints with 165/45 Nankangs
-rear 5-1/2" sprints with Bridgestone 205/70/15 |
Nice stance |
Beefy rear tires, must be a tight fit. Looks great! _________________ nothing |
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richierich Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2004 Posts: 889
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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Mikee wrote: |
richierich wrote: |
2" narrowed adjustable beam and 3" drop spindles. CSP front discs.
- IRS rear with notched adjustable plates
-front rims- 4-1/2 sprints with 165/45 Nankangs
-rear 5-1/2" sprints with Bridgestone 205/70/15 |
Nice stance |
Thanks - I just want the rear down another inch
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Beefy rear tires, must be a tight fit. Looks great! |
They're actually really easy to get off. Just have to undo the shock bottom mount and they come right out |
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karl h Samba Member
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richierich Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2004 Posts: 889
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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karl h wrote: |
this is a type 1 rear IRS, is it? |
Yes _________________ Blah..... |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20264 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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richierich wrote: |
karl h wrote: |
this is a type 1 rear IRS, is it? |
Yes |
Was it a kit, bolt-in style, or is a custom setup that you built? _________________ nothing |
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richierich Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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cdennisg wrote: |
richierich wrote: |
karl h wrote: |
this is a type 1 rear IRS, is it? |
Yes |
Was it a kit, bolt-in style, or is a custom setup that you built? |
It's welded in. Theres a fair mix and match of stuff on the rear end _________________ Blah..... |
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richierich Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:21 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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Now with Fuschs. Same tyres to front on 4.5" but rears are now 205/65/15 on 5.5". _________________ Blah.....
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cdennisg Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Specs. of tire, wheel, and suspension - Lowered Buses |
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I gotta admit, I really dislike Fuchs on any car but a Porsche. I know I am pretty lonely on this side of the fence, but that's OK. _________________ nothing |
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