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> > I have a '69 KG (type 14) that I'm trying to get lowered but I've run into the
> > problem that apparently the wheels and arched will have a disagreement over the
> > same bit of space unless I get a narrowed front beam. So my quick 2 questions
> > are:
> >
> > a) Are the front beams interchangeable with beetle units as shortened versions
> > of those are available of the shelf as it were?
>
> Yes, front beam is the same. Only diff was the steering gear box
> was repositioned slightly by turning the mounting clamp end-for-end.
Thanks may have to give my plastic friend a workout and find out just how flexible he is.
> b) If not can anyone recommend someone to narrow the existing beam? > >
> > (lets hope the rears aren't as tricky) Doesn't look like it will see this years
> > show season (why do I have a feeling of Déjà vu on that?).
>
> '69 was the first IRS model. If you have to narrow the rear track,
> you need not only shortened axles but also rewelded trailing arm > assemblies.
Dam, breaking that to my mechanic isn't going to be a present job.
You may wish to cross-post this one to:
> rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
Thanks I will do now.
So can anyone help on here?