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KrisBalfe
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| Either option will be a great addition. Atb diff may not be as aggressive but I assume that if you pull the brake a bit you could get it to do its job. Better than a straight up open diff either way and even those are pretty competent in a bus. |
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RalphWiggam
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| Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:44 am Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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Damn..I would love to put a lift kit like that on mine. But I just rebuilt both of my stock axles and I dont think I can justify the cost.
Maybe this will push me over the edge of reindexing my rear torsion bars a notch or two... |
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VOLTWAGEN
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| Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| KrisBalfe wrote: |
| Either option will be a great addition. Atb diff may not be as aggressive but I assume that if you pull the brake a bit you could get it to do its job. Better than a straight up open diff either way and even those are pretty competent in a bus. |
I know both would be better than what is in there just now, it just comes down to how much better an LSD would be than a ATB versus the cost difference |
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KrisBalfe
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| Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:53 am Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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For straight up off-road use. The LSD is better.
If you plan on lifting a rear wheel the ATB will not transfer power like the LSD without some type of assistance. |
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Ramenk00ker
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| Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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Does anyone have a recommendation on tires that would fit my stock wheels (14") on my Early bay? Stock suspension, don't want anything to rub.
Anything from BFG or General Grabbers?
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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Does anyone have a recommendation on tires that would fit my stock wheels (14") on my Early bay? Stock suspension, don't want anything to rub.
Anything from BFG or General Grabbers?
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I recommend these. I bought mine locally, the link is just for reference.
https://www.prioritytire.com/starfire-sf-510-lt-27...gLeCPD_BwE
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notchboy
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| Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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Dude, that looks pretty sweet!
Stuart told me he can barely touch the ground when sitting in the open slider door. (I think that may be a slight exaggeration!)
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If he puts his feet like this, then they do not touch. 
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nebe
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:43 am Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| manboykelly wrote: |
Does anyone have a recommendation on tires that would fit my stock wheels (14") on my Early bay? Stock suspension, don't want anything to rub.
Anything from BFG or General Grabbers?
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You want these - I ha e them on my bus and love em
LT27X8.5R-14 GENERAL GRABBER A/TX C |
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sebgi1
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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You want these - I ha e them on my bus and love em
LT27X8.5R-14 GENERAL GRABBER A/TX C |
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dembus
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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X 3! Love the look and ride!
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nebe
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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Yeah!
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pittwagen
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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How do the Grabbers affect the gearing?
Any noticeable need to downshift from 4th to 3rd sooner on long hills?
Are you still able to idle or light throttle over the rough stuff? |
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cmonSTART
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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I would love to know that too!
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ImAddicted
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| cmonSTART wrote: |
| I would love to know that too! |
Jetfxr69 has them on Seamus and pulled Gorham Hill, which if you haven't experienced it, it's like going through the last part of Crawford Notch before you hit the AMC house, but about 1.5 miles long.
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nebe
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| I don’t believe they have any noticeable effect |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| pittwagen wrote: |
How do the Grabbers affect the gearing?
Any noticeable need to downshift from 4th to 3rd sooner on long hills?
Are you still able to idle or light throttle over the rough stuff? |
They are very close to the overall diameter of a stock size tire, so the gearing should not be affected by much.
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bajawookie
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:30 am Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| would like to see some more pics of buses with the ww lift kit if any members have fitted them and what size tyres are working for them peaceout yall from the baja wookie |
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notchboy
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bajawookie
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| thanks notchboy ive joined the wait list for a set from ww i reckon your westfalia looks good not overdone |
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notchboy
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| Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Off road modifications for your bus FAQ |
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| thanks notchboy ive joined the wait list for a set from ww i reckon your westfalia looks good not overdone |
No worries, be ready to check in with him regularly to make sure he's on it. He gets sidetracked easily with what I'm sure is his more lucrative side of the business - Lowering kits.
Id email him direct as I don't think there is a waiting list - just those that nut up the $$ to get him on it.
Good luck. Post pics!
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