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Technical => Chassis & Suspension Forum => Topic started by: Bullyboy on March 22, 2006, 06:30:27 PM

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: Bullyboy on March 22, 2006, 06:30:27 PM

How low can you go on the 2\"narrowed BJ front suspension without dropped spindles?
We may not be able to run the spindles with our brake choice.

So what do I need to order for my new beam. I am thinking 3\" drop would be okay for a daily driver.

-I already need a set of narrowed tie rods. (I have 2 stock sets but they are bent and beat.)
-Shocks (short or stock length?)
-Shock mounting kit
-2 inch narrowed Ball-joint sway bar
-Ball joints (stock or lowered type)
-Trailing arm seals (stock or urethane?)
-Camber adjusters
-Bump steer kit
-Steering damper

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: Geoff on March 23, 2006, 01:40:49 PM

The beam should lower the car aprox 4\" sometimes a little more/little less.

I already need a set of narrowed tie rods. (I have 2 stock sets but they are bent and beat.)
-Shocks (short or stock length?).......short, stock if you use droped spindles
-Shock mounting kit
-2 inch narrowed Ball-joint sway bar........yes and mounting kit
-Ball joints (stock or lowered type)either will work but the lowered ones are better for your aplication
-Trailing arm seals (stock or urethane?)..........stock
-Camber adjusters.............caster shims
-Bump steer kit......not really needed
-Steering damper ....yes

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: Bullyboy on April 04, 2006, 03:58:08 PM

just wondering the difference in the front 3/4\"swaybars from bugpack VS the ones Airspeed sells?
Quality?
Besides the major $$
 and why don't the Airspeed one come with the bushings and clamps?

Geoff?

Thanks Mark

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: Stevie on April 04, 2006, 05:45:05 PM

well i can only answer one of those questions...
the clamps are sold seperatly because some people prefer to use the stock style clamp and bushings, so it's easier to sell them seperate..

steve

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: dannyboy on April 04, 2006, 11:14:37 PM

mucho better quality for sure, and the fact that geoff/airspeed has been producing these bars for years before bugpack ripped of... err i mean started producing them...
its all about supporting those who support the scene...
sorry il stop ranting

btw i highly reccomend the airspeed swaybar  :rolleyes:  

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: Geoff on April 05, 2006, 12:25:26 PM

Last time I heard Bugpack was having their copy bars made in China. Mine are made in the USA by one of the largest Sway bar builders in the business. The clamps are sold sep because as mentioned above some people like the old style clamps, I highly resomend the new style.

 

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: Bullyboy on April 05, 2006, 05:19:30 PM

Ahhh.... Sounds like the same deal as Topline parts in the US selling C1P their Superbeetle parts until C1P gets them copied in China. But they still use the same ad that Topline has on their page.

Nuff said
Thanks Guys  

Title: 69 Bj Front Drop
Post by: GMB on April 05, 2006, 11:06:03 PM

It's C\"I\"P. Com-mon Man!
    Gary.