I'm thinking of using a tie-rod end frt susp. on my '63 instead of the king and linkpin setup.
Anyone know if it is a direct swap, or not so easy?
Swapping linkpin torsion bars for tie rod end tbs.
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Swapping linkpin torsion bars for tie rod end tbs.
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Re: Swapping linkpin torsion bars for tie rod end tbs.
If its a beetle and you refering to a Ball joint suspension, its not a straight swap.
The lower torsion bar housing is thicker and the two torsion bar housings are further vertically appart.
I have seen the uprights cut to bring the 2 housing to the same distance as the K&L suspension.
The lower torsion bar housing is thicker and the two torsion bar housings are further vertically appart.
I have seen the uprights cut to bring the 2 housing to the same distance as the K&L suspension.
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Re: Swapping linkpin torsion bars for tie rod end tbs.
I also found that out the hard way. easiest is to swop the pans.
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Re: Swapping linkpin torsion bars for tie rod end tbs.
Any modifications need to be made to the body / pan if I swap pans?
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