Author Topic: Vw Transaxle Info (Read 1689 times)

mogster · « **on:** October 31, 2004, 09:18:33 AM »

new to vw
whats the diff between vw transaxles, irs - swing, type 1 - type 11
which model buses came with a geared hub ( portal like ) axle, and what is it called
any info or links

Hansk · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2004, 09:57:16 PM »

OK I'll take a stab at this .
Type 1 swing axle trans has the solid type axle from trans to wheel and remains atttached to the trans as trans is removed from the car . Type one IRS has a double jointed axle with CV joints at either end which can be removed from the trans and car while trans and wheels remain in the car. Type 2 IRS is basically the same as type 1 IRS but bigger , heavier , stronger and different gearing and mounting .
All buses 67 and older had reduction box trany's . Basically a beetle swing axle trans with a reduction gear housing at the end of the axle giving it more ground clearance and lower gearing.
Either type 2 trans has been adapted to type 1 cars as have type 1 trans into buses . Hope this helps or makes any sense .

mogster · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2004, 05:11:51 AM »

thanks for the info

is the reduction box trany a good choice for a off road buggy?

can the hubs be mounted to other axles, is it worth it for the extra clearance?

are reduction box tranys and parts widely available or scarce?

Hansk · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2004, 11:37:30 PM »

Reduction boxes are probably good for off road travel , not so much for racing . They fit only beetle swing axle tranys and can't be put put on anything else . There is a bus reduction box trany for sale in the clasifieds of this forum for $150 I think .
An early 70's bus IRS trany adapted to a IRS beetle suspension may be the best of both worlds though . There is a lot of after market and racing pieces avialable which are based on this combo.