1967 VW Beetle - Drop Spindles - Disc Brakes - Part 1

[@jeffbayer1287]

Loving this series showing off the items you sell and how to install them. All while putting another classic on the road.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Glad to hear Jeff, I am definitely enjoying the process!

[@timlenz8275]

"I'll read those last" Haha! Love it Sam. Glad to know I'm not the only one who does that.

[@Sam_Mebane]

At this point I don't need instructions for most things on a VW. Heck, I don't even use them on wiring kits nowadays, but then again, I was the one that wrote them for all of our JBP wiring harnesses! When it comes to engine internals, I'll go back to the manual just to make sure I get the torque specs correct.

[@timlenz8275]

Heck, I wont even need to refer to my John Muir book anymore. Your tutorials are way better@@Sam_Mebane That's if I can ever find a decent project car again. They are progressively harder to find out here in SoCal.

[@Kylezirkus1153]

Its looking good Sam!! I cant wait to see it on the road!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thanks Kyle, she's definitely closer than when we towed her from your yard!

[@mrrob516]

Absolutely loving this series, this is the best way to showcase parts!

[@Sam_Mebane]

We're enjoying it too! I have to stop myself from going to far on this project, which is kind of liberating. I normally go all out and completely rebuild, paint and restore everything and on this car I'm just doing the "necessities". Grant it, I have high standard for necessities, but only as for the case of safety and longevity.

[@nmich8238]

I definitely appreciate the use of the hand hammer!! Keep the videos/tutorials coming. I’m following the Ghia series closely.

[@Sam_Mebane]

My favorite tool, hands down!

[@jaredf5828]

"I'd say we don't have much shock." I agree with your assessment!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Facts is facts!

[@chrisfreemesser]

Looks like you might want to add a pickle fork to your ball joint arsenal 😉

[@Sam_Mebane]

I have one, it still requires a hammer and usually destroys the boot, I prefer not using it. Not a big deal if you’re replacing the unit but if you are, another method to get the tie rod free is handy!

[@Raymund-Swales]

When pulling the arms, should I mark the position, or do they only go back in one way, they are keyed? Or it is pretty obvious?

[@Sam_Mebane]

The controls arms can only go in one way, no need to mark them!

[@DroidzandBrix]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who uses a hammer to remove ball joints

[@__MAT__]

More! Ive got 2 67's waiting in line for there turn. This makes me want to roll them to the front of the line.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Ha, we've got two 67s here as well, it's a great year for the Beetle for sure!

[@GT.Bugger]

Something i want to do in the future. I pressed in new ball joints and theyve done zero miles and the rubber covers are already split. Im womdering if its because i got the lowered ball joints, though my car is lowered on a adjustable beam. Id like to get a whole new beam and dropped spindles setup at some point. Look forward to part 2

[@Sam_Mebane]

Some of the aftermarket rubber components leave a lot to be desired. There are always the urethane "boots" which are really just covers but they help keep out the road grime!

[@GT.Bugger]

@Sam_Mebane I can't help but think I might have somehow fitted them incorrectly, causing an unusual angle and strain on them, resulting in the boots splitting.

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

Prob a good idea to replace inner tie rod ends since you are in there anyways.😊

[@Sam_Mebane]

Yeah, although they weren’t too bad honestly. The ball joints though…they were toast!

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

@@Sam_Mebane I could see that. Those things were gone. I use a tie rod tool to separate tie rods. Makes job so easy.

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@SanDiego_VDubLife I have one but rarely use it. I find it destroys the boots and still requires the use of the a hammer. I just take the hammer to the source!

[@ericostendorf8397]

Those aren't the recalled harbor freight jack stands, are they?

[@Sam_Mebane]

No, although I think we still have a pair of them!

[@safetysam6118]

great to see someone not wearing black gloves, no, doing it all with basic tools and getting hands dirty.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Haha, I wear gloves on occasion, but they usually end up destroyed and then I get distracted and don't bother putting on new ones!

[@ramonrivera4054]

If you removed the terminal why didn't you use the cut wheel? Then, used the air impact (air hammer). I believe it would be easier.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Not sure what terminal you're referring to but I am not a big fan of air tools either way.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Hey @ryobitoolsusa - how about getting us some tools so I can take my Ryobi tools back home to my garage?

[@alexzamora6414]

Do you need to have narrawed beams when installing drop spindles?

[@Sam_Mebane]

No, not at all. We installed disc brakes and drop spindles on this car and are still using the stock beam.

[@jwald6795]

So where is part 2. ?

[@Sam_Mebane]

Right here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6HEfXewh9aEnZY&lc

[@jamescarroll7359]

Don't think I want Hammer Happy Harvey working on my bug.

[@DownDiecast]

Hammer happy Harvey has probably built nicer cars than you’ll ever own!

[@Sam_Mebane]

Sometimes a hammer is the only way, like it or not.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Here’s Harvey’s last hammered restoration-kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXzafayah9aYjrcsi=kfCNhOuFqElm0Yvr

[@robbiedill4307]

Sam.u.Look..40.

[@Sam_Mebane]

Thank you! I'm knocking on 50, sometimes I feel like I'm 60, but I have a tendency to act like I'm 20!