VW aircooled classic Beetle suspension beam installation

In this episode I swap out my narrowed beam for a stock beam. I also cover how to remove drum brakes and install leaf springs. This is the first part of 2 and in the next episode I will be installing an Empi brake disc kit. Thanks watching. Please like, subscribe and leave a comment. Jamie

[@mra2957]

Your a brave man driving out those inner phenolic bushings! I wanted to replace the inner bushings in my type 2 but was told by Nate of Wagenswest not to touch them as replacements are not available. I used an inspection camera to verify no excessive wear damage. Nate told me to swap suspension arms from left to right and right to left to even put the arm wear and bushing wear. That said, the way you drove out the bushings was very clever!

[@jamiedowson6482]

Hahaha brave or stupid??!!! I have to say it wasn't my idea but I had heard about the method from somewhere so I thought why not give it a try. I have previously just cut the beams in half and welded in adjusters so was fun to try something different. Thanks for commenting. Jamie

[@sparlin88]

Hi Jamie , Fantastic videos you make . Just bought our first VW . Got a 69 Beetle and we want the same ride height as you just did . Looks Awesome ! So the beam you welded the adjusters on are stock width ? We are looking to buy an EMPI stock front beam with the disc brakes already installed . Called Beam in Box . Our car has the 165 tires that are new . So just by the adjusters we can Lower like yours without a drop axle ? also the tires wont stick out past the fender with disc brakes on it ? This is all new to us . Worked on Chevy's all my life so this is way new to us . Thanks and just by watching your video's we can do it .

[@jamiedowson6482]

Thank you so much and glad you like the videos and find them useful. More to come soon.
Yes I ditched the narrow beam and went back to standard width. I think the addition of disc brake conversion it brings it out a little wider than stock but I haven’t had any issues with rubbing of the tyres. Hope this helps. Jamie

[@sparlin88]

@@jamiedowson6482 Thanks so much

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I've never seen a torsion bar made of multiple leaves like that.

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Cool stuff!!!! 😁 Thank you for watching!!

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