torsion arm ends

tmitoraj · Samba Member Joined: May 10, 2007 Posts: 177

Hey Guys, I have lost two of my torsion arm ends during my front end rebuild. What can I use to plug the holes? I think someone suggested before a freeze plug? K-mann hasn't found a good fix. How about grinding down a dollar of half dollar coin? Does it matter if I don't plug it. Thanks. Tom

kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

Up to now there is no off the shelf solution. I am still open to any suggestion. Freeze plugs, knock outs etc. None have worked. I currently have three Thing front ends that have this issue with no solution. Open ears asn mind in Colorado, K-mann

emersonbiggins · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject:

Find a washer that fits and weld the hole shut.

Ian Epperson · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject:

I'm missing one.

My FLAPS suggested to just put a blob of grease on it and ignore it - king pin front ends leave the springs exposed. However, I want it capped.

I'm thinking of getting a disk that's close and putting it on my neighbors lathe to cut it down so it's just a hair too big. Set it on some dry ice for a few minutes, then push or hammer it into place.
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kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

If yoru idea works please share the wealth. I have greased up open ends that I still yearn to cap..

Ian Epperson · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:03 am Post subject:

Sounds like we need 6 here. I wonder if we could make a stamp and cut them out of aluminum and sell them for $4 each. I'm sure others have this problem too.

tmitoraj · Samba Member Joined: May 10, 2007 Posts: 177

Now your talking!! I like the way you think.

twoVWs · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:09 pm Post subject: torsion hole plug

Use a 1 inch knock out plug from metal conduit box.. use expoxy after test fitting. Also a 16 mm washer works too but try to find one..

mondshine · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:33 pm Post subject:

I lost one of those a couple years ago.
I cut a disc from a sheet of steel, and formed it into a cup shape on a block of wood with a ball pein hammer.
With a little careful fitting, I was able to make it just fit into the opening in the torsion arm.
With the disc in place, I flattened it slightly to increase the diameter so it fit tightly into the groove in the torsion arm. Sealed with some clear silicone, it's still there.

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Hope that helps, Mondshine

Ron Domeck · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:56 am Post subject:

I have used a domed freeze out plug that was bigger and filed down to fit. I have not found a direct to fit plug. Beetle is the same if you can find arms with some and knock them out from the back.

74 Thing · Samba Member Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7393

I used 50 cent pieces and a hammer.

waxhead · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:08 am Post subject:

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emilyfberry · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:19 pm Post subject:

I also used 50 cent pieces. And because I'm a nerd, they're all from 1973.
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