Myth BUSTED!! Do SHOCKLESS Beam equipped VW's ride like poop? Classic Volkswagen Beetle/Ghia Myth

[@hitek835]

I bought a shackles beam from someone and I thought I got took I am so glad you demonstrated the car under load now Im going to put it on the car before paint. Thanks

[@AirkewldVWs]

Thanks for the comment. Don't assume what you got it as demonstrated. Some people can build them incorrectly and can not be judged the same as professionals who care about how it works. Keep that in mind.

[@hitek835]

@@AirkewldVWs I’m fully aware of that, sir. The one I have is not quite as nice as yours but now I know how shock less function.

[@hayyarbrough]

Love those Wheels👍👍👍👍 and thank you for the video...🏁🏁stay groovy my friend👍👍👍👍

[@DansWestSide]

Best part is that the owner is the one speaking about his work of art love it.

[@joshuapoche5137]

I have a 67 beetle i want to drop like this bug. How narrow of a beam do i need to go? I was thinking 4" till i saw this video but this ride is older so not sure if its the same

[@AirkewldVWs]

Joshua Poche everything you plan on doing will change the need. Can I email you to start the conversation?

[@joshuapoche5137]

@@AirkewldVWs [e-mail]

[@AirkewldVWs]

@@joshuapoche5137 Emailed you just now.

[@hawynstyl]

Yeah Pete..Love your vid's ..Keep em comin my braddah..For those of you looking to buy quality parts with top notch customer service.. you found it. Pete at Airkewld is truly a Class Act... I had the pleasure of meeting him before I bought his shockless Ultimate beam for my 59 rag and have been nothing less than completely and totally amazed by his products, technical advise, and willingness to support all of my restoration questions and needs. My name is Rick Bruce and I approve this message.

[@AirkewldVWs]

Thx Rick!!

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Narrowed beam doesnt it hamper your turning circle? How does it stand up too road usage

[@AirkewldVWs]

Not always Pierre. Width of wheel, track added by other parts, lots of determining factors but we do the math to get the most out of each configuration. Road usage is where it excels in the cruising dept. Thanks for commenting as usual!

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Would like too get a 2inch narrowed beam. The import duties and taxes are insane.

[@AirkewldVWs]

@@pierreduplessis1507 It is what it is, If I want it bad enough, I figure out a way to get it.

[@SpiveyNatas]

Thanks for the code! Keep up the great work.

[@PL-tm1tq]

6" narrowed beam not suitable for for HP cars, so would the 4" beam be okay? TIA

[@AirkewldVWs]

Correct.

[@DozerontheTrail]

Would be interested to know what wheel/tire size you had when measuring the tuck. In that setup with (im assuming) the Bad Brakes, does it rub at full lock?

[@AirkewldVWs]

Loaded with three people it rubs, but alone it does not. 205-40’s with 17x 6.5’s with drop spindles and bad Brakes

[@davemcaferty6347]

How dose the ride compare to the narrowed beam with shocks

[@AirkewldVWs]

Smoother but not the same handling capabilities.

[@nikittoo1]

Hello, I have a 67 bug with a 4” beam I tried putting on 145/15 tires but the right tire rubs the right bucket light any suggestions? I have now 145/65/15 has a good clearance but the beam it’s only 2 inches from the ground I tried raising the beam 2” now there’s a 2 inch gap height between the tire and fender. I don’t know if 135 or even 125 would work, do you have any advise for me? Thank you

[@AirkewldVWs]

Do you have drop spindles on the car?

[@nikittoo1]

Yes it was dropped 2 inches

[@AirkewldVWs]

@@nikittoo1 There is no such thing as a 2" drop spindle, they are all 2.50". If you have those on the vehicle, you need to shrink the sidewall profile.

[@nikittoo1]

Thanks

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Good stuff! Love it when you show your parts on your bug..keep that up!

[@justindoring8789]

Been running a 5" narrowed shockless beam on my daily for 11 years. Narrowed the springs slightly more then the beam to get a friction dampened rebound from the bushings. Still rides great after 150k miles.

[@AirkewldVWs]

Jesus himself...150k, awesome!!

[@herbertirons5852]

I LOVE THOSE RIMS!!!!

[@tap5037]

IMOP torsion springs is plenty. As lite as the Bug is torsion and shock is a bit much.

[@jesse8721]

Pete ... love your videos, could you please tell me tire size for this bug ? I know they are Nittos and you mentioned fronts are 205 40 17’s ???? Is that right? And what are the rear size ?? Thanks !! I really would like to ask you guys for help with my project and would like to come to Arizona to discuss and see your shop setup - I’m from SoCal.

[@AirkewldVWs]

215-45-17 tires in the rear is what we use all the time. We are here to help Jesse!

[@joshuapoche5137]

That a sweetride right there

[@manglitter7499]

Love your videos and honestly do not mind the music but in this particular case, the music drowned you out the entire time .. I'd rather get sound advice and be educated than be placed on hold ... lol

[@Meyersmanx1]

Hey Airkewld, knocking out of the park! Well done yet again from Australia:)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That beam looks like artwork!!

[@davemcaferty6347]

One of the vw shops where saying the shockless beams the tortion bars can break without the shocks is that true

[@AirkewldVWs]

I can tell you with great confidence that anything that is abused can break. That is why we talk about defining the kind of vehicle you are building and what beam set up makes the most sense to achieve that goal and be safe. Having a cruiser set up, small motor application, you should never have an issue, atleast with our set up.

[@termike55]

eye candy--will get plenty!

[@jerryhundley4111]

Shocks are useless on a 4” and narrower beam.

[@AirkewldVWs]

Appreciate your opinion Jerry!