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KARMAD
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 Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:26 pm Post subject: Cut raised stub axles |
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| Hi just reading volksworld mag on James Austin's Tdi split .He cut and raised his stub axles to get a 3 inch drop which is normally not possible with a flipped passat box .I cant figure how this is done and can't find any pictures .I really want to do this with my bus .can anyone help with pics please |
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KARMAD
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Anyone out there that can give me any info please |
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trev
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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unbelievable! 18 photos of the van and none of the dirty bits that might be interesting!!
http://www.vwcamperandbus.com/wallpaper/1960-split-screen-westfalia-17955
| Quote: | | Putting the power to the ground are a pair of Beetle driveshafts, attached to a machined output flange on the right and a spacer / converter on the left, whilst the rear suspension consists of Beetle IRS trailing arms attached to cut, raised and braced stub axles giving an immediate three-inch drop |
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trev
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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I can't figure out what they're describing either though.
I PM'd you on Facebook Graham, did you get it? |
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KARMAD
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Exactly Trevor my thoughts too .been trying to figure did he cut and raise the torsion bar where the bolt on brackets for the irs would be |
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splitbusvanatic
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splitbusvanatic
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