Best way to lower a bay?

Would this be to use dropped spindles and some shorter shocks on the front,
and turn the spring plates on the back? Would this give me a good ride? I
am not looking to get the van right on the floor, but just to lower it
around 2 inches so that it sits a little nicer, and still get a nice ride
out of it, not too hard not too soft. I do not really want to replace the
beam, but what about using adjusters on the beam?

I am in the process of installing new brake discs, calipers, hoses etc. and
thought now would be the time to do it all.

Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa

I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
much more.

Rich

"Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
news
> Would this be to use dropped spindles and some shorter shocks on the
> front, and turn the spring plates on the back? Would this give me a good
> ride? I am not looking to get the van right on the floor, but just to
> lower it around 2 inches so that it sits a little nicer, and still get a
> nice ride out of it, not too hard not too soft. I do not really want to
> replace the beam, but what about using adjusters on the beam?
>
> I am in the process of installing new brake discs, calipers, hoses etc.
> and thought now would be the time to do it all.
>

lol
At the moment I can instantly lower the front just by climbing into the van!
Too much turkey over Crimbo.

If lowering it is going to affect it that much though, I think I will leave
it alone. I would not mind it a little stiffer, but is it really worth it.


"tricky" > wrote in message
...
> Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
>
> I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
> hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
> much more.
>
> Rich
>
> "Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
> news
>> Would this be to use dropped spindles and some shorter shocks on the
>> front, and turn the spring plates on the back? Would this give me a good
>> ride? I am not looking to get the van right on the floor, but just to
>> lower it around 2 inches so that it sits a little nicer, and still get a
>> nice ride out of it, not too hard not too soft. I do not really want to
>> replace the beam, but what about using adjusters on the beam?
>>
>> I am in the process of installing new brake discs, calipers, hoses etc.
>> and thought now would be the time to do it all.
>>
>
>

Best way to find out is to take a ride in a lowered bus and see !

Check out your local club - if you're not in one - find one !

VW folk are a friendly bunch :-)

Rich

"Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
...
> lol
> At the moment I can instantly lower the front just by climbing into the
> van! Too much turkey over Crimbo.
>
> If lowering it is going to affect it that much though, I think I will
> leave it alone. I would not mind it a little stiffer, but is it really
> worth it.
>
>
> "tricky" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
>>
>> I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
>> hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
>> much more.
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> "Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> Would this be to use dropped spindles and some shorter shocks on the
>>> front, and turn the spring plates on the back? Would this give me a
>>> good ride? I am not looking to get the van right on the floor, but just
>>> to lower it around 2 inches so that it sits a little nicer, and still
>>> get a nice ride out of it, not too hard not too soft. I do not really
>>> want to replace the beam, but what about using adjusters on the beam?
>>>
>>> I am in the process of installing new brake discs, calipers, hoses etc.
>>> and thought now would be the time to do it all.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

I know, VW folk are the best, and I have been meaning to join my local club
for the past 3 years!
Got to make it my new years resolution.

Thanks mate.

"tricky" > wrote in message
...
> Best way to find out is to take a ride in a lowered bus and see !
>
> Check out your local club - if you're not in one - find one !
>
> VW folk are a friendly bunch :-)
>
> Rich
>
> "Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
> ...
>> lol
>> At the moment I can instantly lower the front just by climbing into the
>> van! Too much turkey over Crimbo.
>>
>> If lowering it is going to affect it that much though, I think I will
>> leave it alone. I would not mind it a little stiffer, but is it really
>> worth it.
>>
>>
>> "tricky" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
>>>
>>> I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
>>> hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked
>>> it much more.
>>>
>>> Rich
>>>
>>> "Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>> Would this be to use dropped spindles and some shorter shocks on the
>>>> front, and turn the spring plates on the back? Would this give me a
>>>> good ride? I am not looking to get the van right on the floor, but
>>>> just to lower it around 2 inches so that it sits a little nicer, and
>>>> still get a nice ride out of it, not too hard not too soft. I do not
>>>> really want to replace the beam, but what about using adjusters on the
>>>> beam?
>>>>
>>>> I am in the process of installing new brake discs, calipers, hoses etc.
>>>> and thought now would be the time to do it all.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:43:30 -0000, "tricky" >
wrote:

>Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
>
>I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
>hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
>much more.

It's the same with my 1975 1303S. It doesn't even come close to the
ride quality of my '66! It does handle better, though.
--
Howard Rose
www.howard81.co.uk
1966 Volkswagen 1300 Deluxe
1975 Volkswagen 1303S
1962 Austin Mini Seven

I used to have a '67 beetle and that was very low at the front end. Almost
no suspension travel but handled brilliantly and, more importantly, looked
the dogs danglers!
This was good because I had a fairly poky 1776 motor in it, and it needed to
handle well.
The camper on the other hand, has a standard 1600 so it is not exactly a
flyer, and I do not intend to drive it quickly so I think I wll be keeping
it all standard.

"Howard Rose" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:43:30 -0000, "tricky" >
> wrote:
>
>>Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
>>
>>I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
>>hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
>>much more.
>
> It's the same with my 1975 1303S. It doesn't even come close to the
> ride quality of my '66! It does handle better, though.
> --
> Howard Rose
> www.howard81.co.uk
> 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Deluxe
> 1975 Volkswagen 1303S
> 1962 Austin Mini Seven

"tricky" > wrote in message
...
> Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
>
> I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
> hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
> much more.
>
> Rich
>

Mine Fits in car parks though

James

Is it worth replacing the shocks while I am down there though?
What with, standard items, or go for something like spax?


"Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
...
>I used to have a '67 beetle and that was very low at the front end. Almost
>no suspension travel but handled brilliantly and, more importantly, looked
>the dogs danglers!
> This was good because I had a fairly poky 1776 motor in it, and it needed
> to handle well.
> The camper on the other hand, has a standard 1600 so it is not exactly a
> flyer, and I do not intend to drive it quickly so I think I wll be keeping
> it all standard.
>
> "Howard Rose" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:43:30 -0000, "tricky" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
>>>
>>>I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
>>>hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
>>>much more.
>>
>> It's the same with my 1975 1303S. It doesn't even come close to the
>> ride quality of my '66! It does handle better, though.
>> --
>> Howard Rose
>> www.howard81.co.uk
>> 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Deluxe
>> 1975 Volkswagen 1303S
>> 1962 Austin Mini Seven
>
>

You should replace them. I am not sure if drop spindles change the
rate, but you should be able to compare when installing. If the length
is smaller than the stock then go for it. If you keep stock length
shocks they will eventual blow out and you will have poor handling.
Kinda defeats the whole purpose of lowering... another thing you
can/should do is add spacers between the lower tube of the beam and the
frame. I know this is common on the beetle, and should work on a bus
too. Ask about it when you do get that ride in the lowered bay. I
might be blowing smoke here. bottom line is, when you lower a car
suspension/steering geometry changes so you have to make changes to
almost everything. Drop spindles might be a way to go, if you don't
mind not being able to adjust ride hight later.

-anton


Gareth Edwards wrote:
> Is it worth replacing the shocks while I am down there though?
> What with, standard items, or go for something like spax?
>
>
> "Gareth Edwards" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I used to have a '67 beetle and that was very low at the front end. Almost
> >no suspension travel but handled brilliantly and, more importantly, looked
> >the dogs danglers!
> > This was good because I had a fairly poky 1776 motor in it, and it needed
> > to handle well.
> > The camper on the other hand, has a standard 1600 so it is not exactly a
> > flyer, and I do not intend to drive it quickly so I think I wll be keeping
> > it all standard.
> >
> > "Howard Rose" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 15:43:30 -0000, "tricky" >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>>Fill it full o bricks !!! HaHa
> >>>
> >>>I like stock for the ride. I bought a lowered split (ajustable beam) and
> >>>hate the way it drives ! (looks cool ). I had a stock split and liked it
> >>>much more.
> >>
> >> It's the same with my 1975 1303S. It doesn't even come close to the
> >> ride quality of my '66! It does handle better, though.
> >> --
> >> Howard Rose
> >> www.howard81.co.uk
> >> 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Deluxe
> >> 1975 Volkswagen 1303S
> >> 1962 Austin Mini Seven
> >
> >