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Offline wagonwx

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Lower OR raise beetle
« on: September 04, 2023, 07:12:51 AM »
How long should it take to lower or raise the rear of a 1960 beetle if you know what you are doing and have done it before ?

My beetle is to low to drive and I need to raise it a notch.  Thanks

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Re: Lower OR raise beetle
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2023, 11:50:21 AM »
i guess your trying to see if a shop quote is close.right. 2hrs min, if inner and outer splines are needed for correct height. for you at home hours,half a day?? if no hoist

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Re: Lower OR raise beetle
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2023, 11:25:57 PM »
Really all depends on if everything comes apart nicely or if bolts are seized or break.   If one of the bolts breaks on the spring plate cover you can probably add a couple hours.   

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Re: Lower OR raise beetle
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2023, 08:54:39 PM »
for sure , always use heat. give the bolt head a good smack, then heat.go slow.