[T3] Narrowed beam conversion
Jim Adney
jadney at vwtype3.org
Mon May 29 08:24:46 PDT 2017
On 29 May 2017 at 7:44, Robert Klein wrote:
> The big question about keeping the type 3 beam is...where do you get
> parts to rebuild it? It might be a better beam. But, a type 1
> conversion will keep it on the road.
Ball joints and tie rod ends are easily available. The internal needle and
journal bearings are certainly challenging. OTOH, they never wear out
unless one forgets that they need some occasional grease, or if it's lowered
more than 1-2 spline teeth, putting excessive stress on those bearings.
Junkyards in the SW can probably supply used beams in decent condition,
but that can be chancy.
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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