[T3] bushing for front control arm

[Jim Adney]

On 10 Apr 2011 at 19:05, Brent Bottolfson wrote:

> What was the difference between the beams?  I thought they were the 
> same.  I know the brakes/spindles changed, but the beam?

The ball joint stem diameters changed, so the steering knuckles 
changed. I don't think the needle bearings changed.  

> On another note, my replacement beam has a ring welded to the bottom on 
> one side (kind of D shaped), the old beam didn't.  It looks like 
> factory.  Is it, and what's it for?

It's a Towing eye. There should be something similar on the right 
side rear bumper mount, too. I think they started in '71.  

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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