Re: [T3] More Samba Facts

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 14 Jun 2003 at 5:20, D. & L. Walters wrote:

> Hey, then what were the "Z-bar's" on the transaxles on some Squares? They run
> from side to side over the trans and anchor to the swing axle housings. I
> thought this would be a nice addition for my '63 Notch but there was no
> attatchment points on that car. Was this a factory deal or aftermarket or am I
> just imagining things again?

You're not dreaming. They were factory. The Z-bars acted as anti-sway bars that 
only came into play when the square was rather heavily loaded. In the US, I 
think only about 2 years got these, 67-8. They might well be included in the HD 
Varient II suspensions, but I don't know for sure.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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