Ghia Suspension:Lower, Narrow, Adjust - Custom & Stock

joebob1089 · Samba Member Joined: March 02, 2010 Posts: 32

I have a '64 Ghia that I bought a narrowed adjustable beam and drop spindles for. I have the trailing arms, tie rods etc. disassembled. The only problem I'm having is getting the link pin removed from the spindle. Can anyone give some tips or direct me to another forum?

Thanks,

Joe Barbarino

ghi66 · Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:21 pm Post subject: 3"narrowed balljoint beam

Hey, will a 3" narrowed front beam fit on my '66 without too many issues? thanks for any help in advance

c21darrel · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:14 pm Post subject:

should be just about a bolt on. You wil;l probably need to clearance a bit so the shock towers dont rub, here is what I had to cut for a 3in narrow beam. Note bottom center of first pic and for the otherside top center portion in second pic.

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ghi66 · Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:44 pm Post subject:

thanks c21darrel, just the answer i was lookin for.

chipster

I'm running 165/45/15s on a stock width ball joint disk brake beam in my 74, which left about a 3-3.5" gap from fender to tire. This is with stock 4.5" rims.

I'm thinking just getting drop spindles will bring the height down with still enough room for the tire, but haven't seen anyone discuss this option.
I'm also getting a pair of 4.5 empi sprintstars for the front, not sure how those will effect the offset and fitment as opposed to my stock wheels.

Anybody have any thoughts? Problems?

rutger · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 7:02 am Post subject: narrowed front beam

I have a 64 karmann, and i'd like to fit a 6" narrowed beam on it without shock towers will this fit?

61ghia · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:47 am Post subject: Steering box

I just installed my 4" narrowed beam and had ordered a new steering box. The box is not a VW but manufactured by TRW. question is how do you make sure you mount it correctly as it is different than the stock steering box. Any gotchas to watch out for? Pictures would be great of a TRW steering box that is mounted.
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c21darrel · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:02 pm Post subject:

I m pretty sure TRW has been the standard replacement for a long time. should mount up the same on the notch on your beam.

61ghia · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks. The beam seems to be missing the square tabs on either side. Does anyone have a picture of a TRW steering box mounted on a beam?
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captainvw · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:17 am Post subject:

All you do is line up your steering shaft in the middle of tube and done

61ghia · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:30 am Post subject:

Awesome. Thanks everyone!
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c21darrel · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:01 am Post subject:

my bad, i forgot that when you narrow the beam the mounting notch goes bye-bye.

SuperOldSchool

Hello!

I have a 66 Ghia with wide 5 stock wheel setup and drums. I want to install a front disc brake kit on the stock spindles, however I want the option to lower the front end at a later time (drop spindles and narrowed beam). My question is whether there are drop spindles out there that are with STOCK fitment for a disc brake kit.

I want to run the upgraded brakes now with my stock spindles but lower the front in the near future, without having to re-buy a front brake kit that comes with special fit spindles. Seems like most brake kits coming with drop spindles will only fit the proprietary spindles in the kit…..

Thanks for your insight!
Jack

Little Harry · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:02 am Post subject:

Well, I have read all 5 five pages of the thread and performed a search with no luck finding an answer to my question. Does anyone know of a "How To" on narrowing your own German "Stock" Beam? I want a narrowed adjustable beam but for a good one I have been seeing prices upwards of $400.00 Shocked

I think all of the tools I would need: welding machine, grinder, cut-off wheel, tape measure Very Happy

. Just wondering if anyone has narrowed their own beam and/or if there is a "How To" I can read that I missed somewhere?
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c21darrel · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:10 pm Post subject:

@ Little Harry for DIY beam narrowing...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338179&highlight=diy+narrow+beam

oukno · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject:

Little Harry · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:31 am Post subject:

F4u5T · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:44 am Post subject:

I have a question...
This is from a 71 Ghia with 2 splines down in the rear.

what is typically done with the "bump stops" on the frame?

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Ian Godfrey · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject:

I cut mine in half as I wouldn't like to drive without bump stops.


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