Author Topic: 4" Narrowed Beam? (Read 3960 times)

Johnnie B · « **on:** April 24, 2012, 07:12:09 PM »

Anybody know where I can get a 4 inch narrowed beam WITH shock towers and steering lock stops in Canada? I know I can get them in the States but the shipping is EXPENSIVE!
The 2 inch narrowed one I have now still makes my wheels stick out like a tractor!
JB

Chris W · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2012, 08:32:09 PM »

Franklins in Seattle, drive down and pick one up!

Russ · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:02:29 PM »

i have been debating heading down and getting one as well
heard nothing but good things about them

Johnnie B · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:32:17 PM »

Good call, I'll talk to them tomorrow.

Johnnie B · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:44:37 AM »

So it appears my maths skills alluded me yesterday and I actually have a stock width beam, hense the tractor appearance of the front end. Added to that the drop spindles and disc brakes and it looks retarded!!!
A road trip to Franklins seems to be in order for tomorrow.

Chris W · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:53:13 AM »

This is my old car with a 4" narrowed beam from Franklins, CB Wide Five disc, drop spindles and 125's.

Chris · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:56:44 AM »

Quote from: Johnnie B on April 25, 2012, 10:44:37 AM

So it appears my maths skills alluded me yesterday and I actually have a stock width beam, hense the tractor appearance of the front end. Added to that the drop spindles and disc brakes and it looks retarded!!!
A road trip to Franklins seems to be in order for tomorrow.

Call first to make sure they have stock!

Jeremy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:48:01 AM »

Wasn't there a guy on this site that makes beams? Dirty Deeds or something?

Johnnie B · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2012, 12:26:10 PM »

I sent Dirtydeeds a message but he hasn't been active on here since Feb. Been trying to call Franklins all day but no answer.
I'm running 17x7's all round with 215's so I need to get the wheels in quite a bit. I think my tyres will still scrub with a 2 inch beam. As long as I can get a 4 inch with shock towers and a steering damper mount I should be all good. Combine that and 5 degrees neg camber on the front and I shouldn't have any problems.

Russ · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:18:57 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy on April 25, 2012, 11:48:01 AM

Wasn't there a guy on this site that makes beams? Dirty Deeds or something?

he's MIA
i think he's dealing with some family issues:(
i will try franklins as well

buddy boy · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:21:35 PM »

i have 16x7's all around and with a 3inch narrowed beam , drilled drums and i turned the camber nut to give me full neg camber i still had to roll the fenders. as for the rear the neg camber was just enuff to tuck them but thats again with the rolled finders and drilled drums.

i should have done the 4incher , but back when i had it done it was almost unheard of with the 3inch.

Chris · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:44:53 PM »

I talked to Dirty D, he's been busy but he will get back to you

firebug · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:23:09 PM »

Wouldn't this one work?

http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C26-401-017-4

I have it on my '57 and it seems to be fairly good quality. Not going to be as nice as the stuff from Franklins but it does the job.

Shane · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:24:33 PM »

Frank makes a great Product.

Jeremy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:46:57 PM »

Maybe I should get into the narrowed beam business. What year a bug is this for?

Johnnie B · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2012, 07:46:22 AM »

Quote from: firebug on April 25, 2012, 04:23:09 PM

Wouldn't this one work?

http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C26-401-017-4

I have it on my '57 and it seems to be fairly good quality. Not going to be as nice as the stuff from Franklins but it does the job.

No that one won't work as my 57 sits on a 70 pan. So I need a ball joint beam.

The rear sits perfect so I have no issue at the back at all.
I've done a bunch of measurements and with the amount of neg camber I am going to be running on the front (neg 5 degrees) I think a 2 inch will work. I don't want to lose the turning circle like you do with a 4 inch as this car will be seeing the track on occassion (hense the neg camber) and by track I mean real track where you actually drive around corners!
Thanks for all the feedback, it seems that this is going to be a gamble no matter which way I go.

buddy boy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:57:45 AM »

from lookin at your pics on F/B it apears that they are flush with the fenders, if so then 2" would work.

rolls and pleats · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2012, 05:29:02 PM »

A friend just picked up a 4" beam from Franklins and it is by far superior to KCW's beam.

Jeremy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:44:26 PM »

Quote from: rolls and pleats on April 26, 2012, 05:29:02 PM

A friend just picked up a 4" beam from Franklins and it is by far superior to KCW's beam.

Just curious. Whats the difference between the two?

Johnnie B · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:24:23 PM »

Quote from: buddy boy on April 26, 2012, 08:57:45 AM

from lookin at your pics on F/B it apears that they are flush with the fenders, if so then 2" would work.

STALKER!!!!

I measured it for one last time with a level and a depth gauge. The overhang was .5 of an inch and 1 inch to the inside fender lip so I decided to go for a 2 inch narrowed beam. The beam is in the car already, however I will not know the results until next weeks as my upper control arms are at Chassis Works in Chilliwack getting a little tweak for my camber.
I am so impatient!!!!