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jasonmk Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2016 Posts: 19 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:12 pm Post subject: What parts should be replaced on front axle/suspension? |
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Probably a stupid question seeing as I can't find any posts on this, but I just want to make sure I get all the parts that need replacing now rather than later. The car is a '69 Ghia coupe. |
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Mellow Yellow 74 Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2014 Posts: 1615 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 4:12 am Post subject: Re: What parts should be replaced on front axle/suspension? |
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Depends what's wrong with it _________________ 1962 Karmann Ghia
1974 Deluxe Microbus
1985 Caravelle (Vanagon) |
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:17 am Post subject: Re: What parts should be replaced on front axle/suspension? |
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You need to check everything for wear and replace as needed. Just because the new parts are available doesn't mean they are better than what you have. _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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CiderGuy Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2013 Posts: 1351 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:03 am Post subject: Re: What parts should be replaced on front axle/suspension? |
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On my front beam/axle I replaced my brakes, brake hoses, shocks, steering damper, ball joint boots ( upper & lower ) the ball joints were good, rubber was bad. Also the steering coupler. Look around and inspect. _________________ ----------------------
Cars Currently Owned:
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)
Timing is everything |
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rockerarm Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2009 Posts: 3552 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: What parts should be replaced on front axle/suspension? |
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Hi and WELCOME.
First verify the basic beam is rust free as this is the foundation for the entire front end.
Wear items include ball joints, tie rod ends, steering damper, steering box, coupling, calipers, pads, rotors, bearings, seals.
Removing the fuel tank allows greater accessibility and now the fuel system can be looked at also.
Hope this helps, Bill.
And assure the beam is not bent rearwards. At the dealer we used to have a approx. 4foot long piece of aluminum to lay against the beam tubes to assure this.
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Northof49 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2013 Posts: 1759 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: What parts should be replaced on front axle/suspension? |
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Also make sure the bearings and bushings in the ends of the torsion beams are reasonably tight. You can check this by disconnecting the arm from the spindle assembly and making sure it isn't loose in the end of the beam, indicating the bearings or bushings are shot. My lower bearings were shot. I think water got into them. _________________ 1958 Karmann Ghia owner |
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