JBugs - 1963 VW Beetle - Setting An Adjustable Beam

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We’re sending the 64 Resto Custom Beetle out but before it goes we want to get the front down to a more appropriate height. Our Tech covers how to measure and adjust the front beam to get the height set to exactly the position you like.
Intro 0:00
Vehicle Preparation: 0:45
Beam Center Nut Adjustment: 1:00
Adjustment Height Measurement: 2:05
Height Clearance Check: 2:46
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Tools used in this video:
Wheel Chocks
Jack
8mm Wrench
22mm Wrench
1/2" Drive Ratchet
22mm Socket
8mm Allen Wrench
Drive On Ramps
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[@coloradoraptorguy9250]

Needed this for my 6” narrowed beam coming in soon 🤘🏼

[@lennardlennard414]

Thanks for the information.

[@thebackyardgriller9076]

Is it possible to install the 5 lug BRM wheels on a 1969 beetle? It has the 4 lug drums.

[@JBugsVWParts]

Early 5 drums can be installed along with axle spacers: www.jbugs.com/product/113501615DI.html www.jbugs.com/product/16-2401.html or the drums can be swapped out for 5 lug disc brakes: www.jbugs.com/product/22-2906.html

[@mancaveproductions00]

Really like the wheel and tyre set-up, can you tell me the wheel and tyre sizes..and thanks for the great videos..

[@Sam_Mebane]

Rear www.jbugs.com/product/9729.html 215/75R15 Tires Front www.jbugs.com/product/9676.html www.jbugs.com/product/135R15....

[@georgegleek]

Hi do you need to loosen both beams. Someone told me only loosen the lower beam? Thanks

[@Sam_Mebane]

If you have adjusters on the beam, you can loosen them one tube at a time, certainly. The suspension adjustments won't be as pronounced typically.

[@bigalforsyth]

on this same setup -lowest setting w/ 135s tires turns the empi swaybar into a road scrape...ask me how i know!

[@Sam_Mebane]

We don't need too, we know how! We've been there before!

[@ursavior6015]

Hi with these types of adjusters will I have to remove the shocks ? I have read articles stating shocks will need to be removed in order to raise the car

[@Sam_Mebane]

Removing the shocks can make adjusting the beam easier by removing the resistance but it isn't necessary, as we show in the video. The shocks were installed as we were adjusting the height. Just the same, removing a shock isn't difficult so if you feel it makes adjusting the suspension easier, have at it.

[@gurnblanstein9816]

Can you change ride heights on a stock beam? Also can you change it side to side my passenger side front is lower than my driver side by about an inch and the tires rubbing on the fender.

[@Sam_Mebane]

A stock beam is not adjustable, no. More over, the beam is not adjustable from side to side. If one side is lower than the other, most likely the torsion leaves are worn out or a trailing arm, arms or a spindle may be damaged or bent.

[@gurnblanstein9816]

@@Sam_Mebane ok thank you!

[@stafords]

I want this stance!! What size tires are those? How many splines to lower the back?

[@JBugsVWParts]

The rear tires are 215/75R15, and we lowered the rear 2 notches on the outer teeth. We installed 135R15 Low Profile Tires on the front with the narrowed and adjustable beam and 2.5" drop spindles.

[@my56rag]

JBUGS how much narrow 2inch or 4inch? The beam. Thanks!

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@my56rag This is a 2" narrowed beam.

[@scofow]

What are the specs on the wheels frt and rear?

[@jtrav77]

I'm getting a lot of rubbing and need to raise my front end. Is it recommended to loosen the sway bar before making further adjustments, or can it stay on and tight?

[@Sam_Mebane]

There is no need to loosen the sway bar, no.

[@jtrav77]

@@Sam_Mebane Appreciate it! 👍

[@danielwirtz1961]

Is this a 2 inch narrowed beam or stock width?

[@JBugsVWParts]

It is an adjustable 2" narrowed, link pin beam from EMPI. We installed the corresponding narrowed torsion leaves, tie rods and a sway bar along with the beam.

[@danielwirtz1961]

How much drop can I get with the stock width adjustable beam before rubbing ? Would a lower profile tire free up more fender clearance allowing more drop?

[@JBugsVWParts]

@@danielwirtz1961 Typically 2 inches is the lowest that can be dropped without switching to a smaller tire. Smaller tires will allow the car to be lowered considerably more.

[@joolz2506]

Does this car have dropped spindles ?

[@Sam_Mebane]

Yes, we installed 2.5" wide 5 disc brake drop spindles and a 2" narrowed and adjustable beam.

[@lindsie_sky64]

@@Sam_Mebane I have 64 bug on drop spindles and an adjustable beam. It is only a couple inches off the ground as it sits now. How much can I raise it just adjusting the beam? I’ve heard that this can put alot of pressure on the beams and it can break if you go too high

[@Feoflores3744]

En donde puedo conseguir esa parte ?

[@Sam_Mebane]

¿Sobre qué parte estás preguntando? Puede mirar hacia atrás en esta serie para ver las piezas que usamos, haga clic en "mostrar más" debajo del video.

[@Feoflores3744]

Quiero alevantar mi vocho de la parte de enfrente

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@Feoflores3744 Para elevar la suspensión delantera, deberá soldar los ajustadores. Nuestras vigas ajustables están hechas para bajar la parte delantera. Ofrecemos www.jbugs.com/product/22-2802.html o www.jbugs.com/product/22-2801.html para extremos frontales de pasador de enlace o rótula.

[@Feoflores3744]

Es del 73 y trae amortiguadores de resorte esos nomas se ajustan con los amortiguadores?

[@Sam_Mebane]

@@Feoflores3744 Si tienes un Beetle "Super" con puntales delanteros McPherson, no. Topline Parts ofrece resortes de elevación para el Super Beetle: toplineparts.com/product/sport-rally-edition-springs-87-0307-2/