lowering?

moo · Post by **moo** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:32 am

so - which method is the best way of lowering my 65bus all round about 4-6", how much should I save for this project - and who should I go to in melbourne to do it???

Thanks in advance....

crewcabconnection · Post by **crewcabconnection** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:08 pm

Option A - call all the shops and get quotes.
Option B - Call the usual suspects - Kombi Rescue - CBB - Indian - Volksfolks all well able to supply the required components.

I think IRS goes from under a grand to about 3, depending on self install or drive in drive out.

You can then install yourself or get someone local to assist - I've had good help from DSKers locally - or just supply the parts to a local VW specialist and get them to provide the labour.

You need to consider what kind of ride you want in that drop, adjustable or permanent. IRS and adjustable front end being my personal choice, but their are various methods of dumping it I guess.

Also consider the height of the tire you want to use, the rim size - as you need to think about clearance. In my case I needed quite big rubber on the 15" BRMs, so despite having IRS and adjustable front end to achive the grand slam, the wheel arches inhibit too much of a drop ... that's because I need 60 profiles. Not sure of the RTA rules, but the wheels and rubber need to meet the load rating of the bus.

Cheers

moo · Post by **moo** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:45 am

cheers for info

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:53 am

Give Steve at Kombi Rescue a call for a dsk special 0400 356 057

lobus · Post by **lobus** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:27 am

Another thing to think about is if you put adjusters in your front end you will benefit from torsion bar stiffeners. I've got them in my bus and you are welcome to have a drive anytime to do a bit of research. As long as you don't object to going downmarket to a bay window.
David

aggri1 · Post by **aggri1** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:43 pm

lobus wrote:As long as you don't object to going downmarket to a bay window.
David

Yeah whatever, ya bogan! Bays rock too man!

There are heaps of discussions on this topic in places such as AVD (www.aussieveedubbers.com), the Samba, and the SSVC (UK based right? like: http://www.chocksaway.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=13087). Good luck.

Cheers, A.

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:22 pm

lobus, if i was a walrus with epilepsy i would think nothing of that comment, but since i am not it lingers in my mind. I have a 74 panel that i love and make love to, along with the 66 ute. Sure i have had way to many beers to be communicating with any human life form, but we are all from the same whomb are we not? your panel gives me a woodie from time to time, so i extend my warm and moist welcome to your and yours. Thankyou, timmy

daveo · Post by **daveo** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:30 pm

I second that !
I have never seen a shot of that van that looks Crap.
She is a Beauty!
Please post more pic's of her Dude.

Bays are getting harder and harder to come by in good nic.
Am currently trying to secure a one owner 72 deluxe myself at the moment.

lobus · Post by **lobus** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:10 am

To all of the above...I shoulda known, IRONY does not fly on the net.
There was a little pun in there as well....as in going DOWNMARKET....get it down as in lo!
Thanks for all the nice words by the way, I am pretty happy with the bus as well.
See all youse in Narooma,
David

lobus · Post by **lobus** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:14 am

daveo wrote:I second that !
I have never seen a shot of that van that looks Crap.
She is a Beauty!
Please post more pic's of her Dude.
Bays are getting harder and harder to come by in good nic.
Am currently trying to secure a one owner 72 deluxe myself at the moment.

I have a 71 Microbus that I am getting ready for sale if you are looking.

daveo · Post by **daveo** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:36 pm

How good is it ?

lobus · Post by **lobus** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:42 pm

It is pretty good. Reco motor runs great. I just had it in bits to fix a gudgeon bizzo and my mechanic reckons it has not long been recoed. It is complete all the seats, deluxe trim, original paint on most of the body. A little rust in the doors, in front of the rear wheels and around the windscreen. I will take some pics tomorrow and post em up somewhere.
These were taken the day I got it home

daveo · Post by **daveo** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:16 pm

One I am looking at is in mint condition. I'm not just saying that !
Old guy bought it new in 72 has been garaged its whole life.

Motor runs like clockwork and has never been rebuilt. 120;000 mls on the speedo.
Paint is insane. Staightest bus ive seen. Problem is he is not really sure he wants to sell yet. Just hope he does before he gets memory loss.
Might have to pay him another freindly visit soon. Its not every day you come across a one owner Kombi in that sort of condition.

Empi Imp · Post by **Empi Imp** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:58 pm

Can I lower the rear of my Bus with Reduction Gear Box? How? I don't want to remove the rgb.

Cheers.

warb · Post by **warb** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:02 pm

i dont think so.?..steve?... why do you want to keep em? pull them and keep it for em later?..