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GMac Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2007 Posts: 3 Location: ohio
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: what IRS to run in a 63 356B? |
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I am putting a 901 5 speed in a 63 356B. I am going to be running IRS and I need to know what model Porsche suspension would be best suited to put in this car. Fabrication is no problem at all, I can weld whatever brackets I need or make whatever I need. Please help. Any info is appreciated.
thanks,
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TC/TeamEvil Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 1769
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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You can grab up those VW conversion (swing axle to IRS) mounts that weld to the torsion bar, then use 944 rear IRS arms. They'll bolt to the brackets and the stock 356 spring plates. Beetle or Bus axles will bolt right on, although the Porsche axles might work out just as easily. These components ought to get you close to where you want to be. A little more mix and match and you'll be all set.
Luck!
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GMac Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2007 Posts: 3 Location: ohio
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the help. Now where can I get those conversion parts? |
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TC/TeamEvil Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 1769
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Here you go, one of the advertisers on TheSamba:
http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=SSH0001&cartid=
LOTS of folks carry these brackets, the swing axle to IRS conversion is a common one. The little brackets weld to the rear torsion tube, you add bushings and the 944 rear arms/hub carriers which pivot in these brackets and then bolt to the spring plates in the rear. If you can't find the aluminum 944 arms, just use IRS Beetle for now.
They both interchange, although the 944 will accept the rear 944 factory disk brake assembly, while the Beetle uses drum or a rear disk conversion.
Luck,
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HamburgerBrad Je suis Napoléon!
Joined: February 21, 2003 Posts: 6957 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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TC/TeamEvil wrote: |
They both interchange, although the 944 will accept the rear 944 factory disk brake assembly, while the Beetle uses drum or a rear disk conversion. |
don't the 944 disc brakes bolt right up to the beetle arms? _________________ OGST | CU05 | OGJHC
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Daddybus Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Wolfgang International sells bolt on IRS brackets that fit aroung the torsion housing. Once properly located, you tack weld them into place. Just get the trailing arms and brakes from an early 944 (up to '85). They are stamped steel like in a beetle and they bolt right up. You may have to redrill/shorten your springplates. Check the splitbus forum for IRS conversion. |
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HamburgerBrad Je suis Napoléon!
Joined: February 21, 2003 Posts: 6957 Location: SoCal
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electnotch Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Albuquerque
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:07 am Post subject: Re: what IRS to run in a 63 356B? |
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I know responding to old thread
I just became enlightened
Noticing the 944 arms are available in alum and still is there a preference besides unsprung weight
Is the bolt patter for the 944 cv joint same as a 930 or same as 911?
Thanks Tommy
Goal
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RolandD Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2017 Posts: 247 Location: Menomonee Falls, Wis
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: what IRS to run in a 63 356B? |
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From memory, the 944 arms have a different mount in the center, but not dramatic. It might take some mutated hardware to make it work.
Also from memory, same CV bolt pattern as type II bus and Vanagon.
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Ian Godfrey Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2006 Posts: 1137 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: what IRS to run in a 63 356B? |
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just to add to this thread for those that might follow...
on the the early alloy 944 arms the track is about 1" wider per side than the steel VW/944 arms. This will make wheel offset really tricky unless you are prepared to do a lot of work to reshape the rear fenders towards the back to accomodate the wheels. Steel arms are much easier to make work. |
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