1966 Split VW Bus step by step on how to flip your Spindles

[@DemopVWgarage]

great to see another vw nut making videos :) Good work!

[@RodsVWGarage]

Thank you much!

[@BrandonsBus]

Ive searched all of youtube for this video, thank you! After I figure out body work on my split window, I cant wait to rewatch this and replicate it.

[@RodsVWGarage]

I’m glad it will help you!

[@jedschleisner8960]

Very good video! I’ve been toying with the idea of straight axel my 66 to get rid of the reduction boxes, so your videos are a big help. Thanks

[@RodsVWGarage]

Yes straight axle it is, I will set that up as soon as I paint the undercarriage!

[@rbennett2739]

nice one mate, thank you

[@RodsVWGarage]

Thanks

[@KarenRodriguez-yb8bh]

Nice

[@RodsVWGarage]

Thanks!

[@stevemeyers7176]

Also does it matter which upper and lower control arms I use ?? I have to be sure depending on the spindles I’m using correct??

[@RodsVWGarage]

As long as they fit your application you are good.

[@samotero1026]

Boricua! This is Sam from Florida. I have a question. Do you know what needs to be done to fit a 63 king pins to 64 spindles. I have a 63 double cab and running in to problems to install the Porsche brakes. Gracias.

[@RodsVWGarage]

Yes you need a later spindle 64-67, and I’m sure it will fit the pins.

[@dtadpole]

Rod Nice Video man! Did you use a stick welder to weld that strengthening plate in or a 240 MiG? Keep up the great videos! Should have my rear IRS conversion up in a video once I can get to working on it. Love these old buses!! Cheers!

[@RodsVWGarage]

Thanks, mig 240, when you get a chance post some pictures of your project! Good luck

[@TateReggie]

Great video. Thanks! Isn't flipped spindles a 3 1/2" drop? With your weld-in adjusters, how low are you going on this bus?

[@RodsVWGarage]

Maybe 6 inches total, but that is resting on the fender with the current wheels!

[@DanTheManIOM]

did you have any issues with brake hose fitting hitting the upper dome ? My bus came with flipped spindles and that hose sprung a leak, it was old, and cracked all over. But to get it out, It was hitting that dome and I had to cut it,...twice. Now the new hose is like the old one interms of thread and length, but I cannot seem to get it to screw in. How did you avoid that ?

[@RodsVWGarage]

I’m sorry to hear that, mine never hit or rub on anything and I had running it for two years !

[@DanTheManIOM]

@@RodsVWGarage - its hitting the link pin ! How did they drive it ?? IDK. It's a camper and to me, keep it stock ! esp for a camper that could see off road use. thank you for the reply !

[@RodsVWGarage]

@@DanTheManIOM okay, off roading will use all the suspension travel. Of course, Anytime

[@davebelanger24]

Just watched video. Good job! Do you fabricate for us guys. Need mine done, I can ship to you. I am in Az. Please let me know. Thanks, Dave

[@davebelanger24]

That’s for the reply, but you did not answer my question, which was, do you fab them for customers? I will pay shipping. Thanks again, Dave

[@vwcoco]

Nice video sir . We just bought a splitscreen in the U.K. to go along with 34 other air cools 👍 vwcoco channel

[@RodsVWGarage]

Wow that’s a bunch of cars!

[@84fabians]

Do u have a video when u put them back on ? Thanks

[@RodsVWGarage]

Yes there is a video!

[@caseythompson2347]

Where are you getting the seals?

[@RodsVWGarage]

Which seals are you referring too? If you are referring to the transaxle seal, I always get the cheapest!