|
|
|
|
#1
September 14th 2005, 21:43
|
|||
|
|||
|
I don't really understand your question because your car is a '78 and it already has the late suspension that is required for the 944 brake conversion.
|
|
#2
September 14th 2005, 21:52
|
||||
|
||||
|
Superman..
Sorry about that.. I did the early to late on my second bug.. a 73 saloon.. I need to change my sig.. Alex
__________________
78 Vert, In pieces and on hold also a 73 Saloon, currently being built..
|
|
#3
September 14th 2005, 23:35
|
|||
|
|||
|
Okay
 ask the question again, I'm all confused now 
|
|
#4
October 4th 2005, 21:07
|
||||
|
||||
|
Ok.. round two.. or three
 I have a two bugs.. working on the 73.. so for now my question is for the 73.. I did the late suspension conversion on the 73 with some parts off my 78... What I found is that the 73 tie rods are about two inches shorter on each side.. the wheels look like / \ when looking from the top.. so to answer my one question "YES" JIC anyone wanted to know.. The longer 78 rods should help.. Now a new question.. The Center bar on the 73 has two ball joints looking things, which are connected to the idler arm (Pass side) and the other side is where the stabilizer shock is also connected. These don't look replaceable, is this correct.. PS I am not referring to the Joints that the tie rods are connected to.. I was hoping to save some money 80ish by just replacing the joint.. Anyone have insight, or do I just replace the center tie rod.. Thanks ALex
__________________
78 Vert, In pieces and on hold also a 73 Saloon, currently being built..
|
|
#5
October 19th 2005, 18:47
|
||||
|
||||
|
Just got some more parts for my 73 to 74 front conversion..
Got my center tie rod and late left and right tie rods with ends.. Bolted up everything, except for the pitman arm bushing, which I ran out of time to do.. but everything is good.. the longer tie rods are needed.. If anyone has questions let me know.. and I can also take pics.. ALex
__________________
78 Vert, In pieces and on hold also a 73 Saloon, currently being built..
|
|
#6
November 1st 2005, 11:46
|
||||
|
||||
|
Why do people want to change to the newer suspension?
The old system with tree bolts trough the spindle is much tougher. and will not break in the lower balljoint like the new usualy does.! this is offcourse if you use your car for offroad or track racing. Just my opinion...
__________________
Check out my project pic`s! http://www.v-dubs.no/haraune
|
|
#7
November 1st 2005, 15:16
|
|||
|
|||
|
I think most of the guys swap in the newer style stuff so they can bolt in the 944 spindles. I like the 3 bolt stuff myself, but then you'll need machining to make it all work with the 944 brakes.
|
 |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
