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there are two flat plates leading to the axles, one on either side. first the car needs to be raised and put on axles stands, and the wheels removed. then these plates need to be unbolted from the axle, the cover plates unbolted from the torsion bar housings (the other end), flat plates (spring plates) pulled off their torsion bars and rotated slightly so that the wheel sits higher up. the procedure is essentially the same whether you have a beetle or a super beetle. be careful though, if you set the angle badly, you could easily end up with a skewiff bug! added to which, the plates are under a vast amount of pressure, so when you take them off, be very careful, or they'll snap down and smash your fingers beyond recognition. the best method is to use a jack underneath them and lever them off with a crowbar, whilst keeping arms/legs well away. hope this helps.
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What is the difference between a 66 and 67 VW bug?
One key difference was the engine. The 66 VW Bug has a 50 horsepower engine and the 67 had a 53 horsepower engine. The late 67 VW Bug suspension had an integral sway bar in the rear.
How do you lower your 68 vw bug in the back?
YouTube has a great tutorial on lowering the rear with inner and outter splines.
Will a 71 transaxle fit in a 65 bug?
Not without a lot of work, because the axles are different: Up to 1968 VW used swing axle transaxles, and from 1969 they used independent rear suspension. IRS is far safer for you than swing axle, so if I could get the whole 71, I would transfer its entire rear suspension to my 65.
What is the difference between a 1966 and 1969 vw bug?
For one thing, in the model year 1967 they switched to a 12 volt electrical system. The addition of side marker lights or reflectors began in 1968 for all vehicles. Two big changes in 1969--the engine displacement increased from 1300cc to 1500cc, and the rear suspension changed from swingarm to independent rear suspension.
1973 vw bug convertible How do you know if it is a super beetle?
strut front suspension....curved wind shield with larger dash the spare tire will lay flat, standard beetles spare stands up
1973 Beetle accelerator cable?
how do replace an accellerator cable on a 1973 bug
What is the difference between a 1973 Bug sedan and a 1973 Super Beetle sedan?
super beetles have a little more rounded front end and the main difference is the super beetle has macpherson strut front suspension as oposed to the beam style bug suspension. the macpherson strut is okay for street only and be sure that all rubber bushings are good or else very shakey down the road. the super beetle is muchless desireable and holds less value super beetles have a little more rounded front end and the main difference is the super beetle has macpherson strut front suspension as oposed to the beam style bug suspension. the macpherson strut is okay for street only and be sure that all rubber bushings are good or else very shakey down the road. the super beetle is muchless desireable and holds less value
What is the value of 1973 Jim beam vw bug decanters?
The value of the 1973 Jim Beam VW Bug decanters is between $20 and $40 depending on the condition.
Are a VW fastback and a VW bug the same pan?
No. Body and suspension parts used on the type 3 and on the bug are different. The pan on a fastback is wider.
Where is the thermostat located on a 99 bug?
rear seats
Where is the fuel gauge on a 1973 super bug?
the fuel gauge is incorporated inside the speedo meter in the super bug.
Where is the transmission on a 1972 vw bug?
In the rear. The engine is bolted to it and sits between the rear wheels.
