Front axle beam

On Jul 23, 9:14 pm, jjs <jj.nowhere.universe> wrote:
> wrote:
> > [...] if I remember right
> > speedy jim recommended replacing the whole beam. I have searched a few
> > part companies for the beam and no luck. Does anybody know how much
> > these things run?
>
> $380 plus shipping. Just bolt on your brakes, etc.
>
> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=SSB0002

Oh my god, anyone want to buy a bug?
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Can't you just purchase the beam for maybe $150 or so and then rebuild it?
More work but less cost.

IIRC I usually drop the old beam completely out leaving the steering box
attached to the steering shaft but with its arm removed, unbolt the
stabilizer from the beam, and leave tie rods connected to the knuckles.
Knuckles come off the beam, then unbolt beam and lower it down. You might
have some of the body sandwiching the beam to the chassis. Might need some
extra force to lower the beam down.
I then install the new empty and lighter beam on the car and start switching
the parts from the old beam to the new one.
Don't forget the seals and also don't forget to grease it up nicely.
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)

"jjs" <jj.nowhere.universe> wrote in message

> wrote:
>> [...] if I remember right
>> speedy jim recommended replacing the whole beam. I have searched a few
>> part companies for the beam and no luck. Does anybody know how much
>> these things run?
>
> $380 plus shipping. Just bolt on your brakes, etc.
>
> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=SSB0002
 >> Stay informed about: Front axle beam 

If you can afford it, get the complete beam, it is worth it. Just the axle
tubes cost arrount $200, and you will probably need reconditioned arms
(yours will be probably rusted on the bearing surfaces, and the arm bearings
will probably be shot, and the balljoints will probably need repacement).

If not, you have to find one in good condition from a scrap yard.
Besides rust, you have to check the lateral play of the suspension arms in
the tubes.
Grab each arm and try with as much force as you can to wiggle it in and out,
like if you try to bend it. You should not be able to notice any lateral
movenent in the location of the axle tube seals. The front wheels have to be
on the air for this test. You still have the risk to end up with a bent arm
when getting a used beam.

I think you should bite the bullet and get the new part.

Bill Spiliotopoulos,
'67 Bug.

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> On Jul 23, 9:14 pm, jjs <jj.nowhere.universe> wrote:
>> wrote:
>> > [...] if I remember right
>> > speedy jim recommended replacing the whole beam. I have searched a few
>> > part companies for the beam and no luck. Does anybody know how much
>> > these things run?
>>
>> $380 plus shipping. Just bolt on your brakes, etc.
>>
>> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=SSB0002
>
> Oh my god, anyone want to buy a bug?
>
 >> Stay informed about: Front axle beam 

In article ,
"Bill Spiliotopoulos" wrote:

> If you can afford it, get the complete beam, it is worth it. Just the axle
> tubes cost arrount $200, and you will probably need reconditioned arms
> (yours will be probably rusted on the bearing surfaces, and the arm bearings
> will probably be shot, and the balljoints will probably need repacement).
>
> If not, you have to find one in good condition from a scrap yard.
> Besides rust, you have to check the lateral play of the suspension arms in
> the tubes.
> Grab each arm and try with as much force as you can to wiggle it in and out,
> like if you try to bend it. You should not be able to notice any lateral
> movenent in the location of the axle tube seals. The front wheels have to be
> on the air for this test. You still have the risk to end up with a bent arm
> when getting a used beam.
>
> I think you should bite the bullet and get the new part.
>
> Bill Spiliotopoulos,
> '67 Bug.
>
> ? ?????? ??? ??????
>
> > On Jul 23, 9:14 pm, jjs <jj.nowhere.universe> wrote:
> >> wrote:
> >> > [...] if I remember right
> >> > speedy jim recommended replacing the whole beam. I have searched a few
> >> > part companies for the beam and no luck. Does anybody know how much
> >> > these things run?
> >>
> >> $380 plus shipping. Just bolt on your brakes, etc.
> >>
> >> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=SSB0002
> >
> > Oh my god, anyone want to buy a bug?
> >

Of course , they are used front ends available.

--
when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer.
All problems look like nails.
 >> Stay informed about: Front axle beam 

On Jul 25, 1:33?am, A Veteran wrote:
> In article ,
> "Bill Spiliotopoulos" wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > If you can afford it, get the complete beam, it is worth it. Just the axle
> > tubes cost arrount $200, and you will probably need reconditioned arms
> > (yours will be probably rusted on the bearing surfaces, and the arm bearings
> > will probably be shot, and the balljoints will probably need repacement).
>
> > If not, you have to find one in good condition from a scrap yard.
> > Besides rust, you have to check the lateral play of the suspension arms in
> > the tubes.
> > Grab each arm and try with as much force as you can to wiggle it in and out,
> > like if you try to bend it. You should not be able to notice any lateral
> > movenent in the location of the axle tube seals. The front wheels have to be
> > on the air for this test. You still have the risk to end up with a bent arm
> > when getting a used beam.
>
> > I think you should bite the bullet and get the new part.
>
> > Bill Spiliotopoulos,
> > '67 Bug.
>
> > ? ?????? ??? ??????
> >
> > > On Jul 23, 9:14 pm, jjs <jj.nowhere.universe> wrote:
> > >> wrote:
> > >> > [...] if I remember right
> > >> > speedy jim recommended replacing the whole beam. I have searched a few
> > >> > part companies for the beam and no luck. Does anybody know how much
> > >> > these things run?
>
> > >> $380 plus shipping. Just bolt on your brakes, etc.
>
> > >>http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=SSB0002
>
> > > Oh my god, anyone want to buy a bug?
>
> Of course , they are used front ends available.
>
> --
> when you believe the only tool you have is a hammer.
> All problems look like nails.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I'll sell you a very good used beam for $75 I just put one in a 69
beetle that was rusted like yours. I can easily ship. Ill even donate
half to the WWW. Full Moon Bus Club.com, if you have a bus check out
there site.


Mario
Vintage Werks resto
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