lowered or just sagging?

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The rear of my '68 is either lowered or sagging, I don't know how to tell which. It's been this way since I got it 3 years ago, the wheels tip in at the top and snug under the lip of the fenders more than stock. I'm thinking of lifting it since the exhaust drag quite easily and the front is stock height, but if it is getting tired, I'd rather replace the parts than bandaid it by cranking up the springs. Anyone have an idea how to tell it the p.o. lowered it or if the old girl is just tired??

Sneaks '68 T1

Robert · Accepted Answer

I don't believe it is considered a bandaid repair to adjust the springs (torsion bars). Probably the VW engineers considered wear and tear and made allowances for the torsion bar adjustment. Here is a link with some pretty good insructions.

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Bob

Wolfgang · Answer

IRS VWs tire do bow in a bit at the top normally.  Do you OEM rims and tires --- perhaps it was lowered so the tires would clear?  Its a day job to adjust the torsion bars.  Its not considered a patch - they were designed to be adjusted.  Put on new shocks at same time.

Sneaks · Answer

No IRS...she's a swinger:)

tires --- perhaps it was lowered so the tires would clear?>

That is my thought, yes, it has aftermarket wheels...unfortunately it is going to need a new oil pan and exhaust soon if I don't lift it, less than

3" off the ground just doesn't cut it in the real world of frost heaves and railroad tracks. < Its a day job to

I've been reading that, not a fun job it sounds. Anyone have any tips to make it easier and safer?

< Put on new shocks at same time.

Good idea. Haven't seen orange Gabriels in years.......

Thanks for the input.

Sneaks '68 T1

Robert · Answer

sells a tool to adjust the torsion bars.  ACC-C10-7047  -BobSneaks wrote:

lowered or just sagging?

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