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Re: [T3] t3 dropped spindles?


On 18 Nov 2002, at 7:46, Brian Schlepp wrote:

> Now the saving grace is dropped spindles.  I can keep my car the same
> lowth, but still retain the bump stops and original (or close to
> original) trailing arm angles, which keeps the caster close to what VW
> intended.  Dropped spindles will still affect caster, but do you think
> it will be as drastic?

Dropped spindles are certainly the answer. If you did your lowering with a set 
of these I don't think there should be any change in suspension geometry at 
all.

I believe there are only 2 problems with dropped spindles. One is figuring out 
how to make them and with how much drop, and the second is finding 
someone to make them for you. It is a non trivial task.

I believe the type 3 spindles are difficult because of the steering arm that 
lays across the inside of the knuckle. I guess type 1s don't have these, so 
you can make any amount of drop you want, but with a type 3 you have to 
clear this on the left side to allow the speedometer cable to pass.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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