PART 2 HOW TO ADJUST VW DUNE BUGGY and BEETLE SPRING PLATES, SWING ARMS

Part 2 How to adjust VW / Manx Dune Buggy swing axle rear suspension the right way. By Milo Manx Visit: MEYERSMANXFORSALE.COM
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[@milomanx6531]

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[@jonbates242]

Great video, thank you. I'm building up a beach buggy from scratch so I don't have a starting point for the position of the torsion bars inside the axle tube. What's the best way to get both sides the same please? I'm assuming if I set the spring plate to the same angle each side then jack it up so it sits over the ledge where the cap sits they should be the same?

[@dsevenb]

Awesome videos . The best tutorials I have found

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Milo, Kevin here from Australia. I've watched your videos on height adjustment many times. I'm picking up little bits of information each time. With your help my 63 bugs height is now spot on. I'm working on getting the rear toe out a little more accurate at the moment. Anyhoo thanks for sharing. ✌🏻 Peace.

[@The_Disgruntled_Vet]

Outstanding. Thank you.

[@carlbeaver7112]

More accuracy is gained by setting a scale below the end of the spring arm and preloading it by 2-3 lbs. More weight would require bolting the outer cup on to center the bushing(s).

[@Phil-fe7hb]

When you stated put the spring plate back on what you think is the same area??? Are you stating put the spring plate back on in the same position when you took it off?? Ore did you move it down one?

[@vanguardfamilyfun1666]

Hi Milo Manx. I just aquired a dune buggy. It is a clone of the Meyers Manx and has "playboy" on the rear. Anyway, it is a swing axle like yours but has the longer rear torsion bars which stick out in front of the rear wheels. I feel that the torsion bars are to stiff. What would be the optimal diameter for one of these buggies ? thanks Eric

[@jmmac67]

Hi Milo do you know where you can purchase the wind deflectors that you have on this buggy

[@waynesalekin6773]

I love this video! Thank you. I'm struggling with how I will know how to put the plate back on after the internal adjustment. Looks like you are putting the plate back where it should go. The ink mark keeps moving to the left on the torsion bar. So are you making an educated guess when you put the plate back on each time? That's the only part that's confusing me.

[@davesmith6128]

I was thinking the exact same thing. He never addressed that. The only conclusion I can come up with is he marked the 2 at "12 O'clock" and kept the spring plate at that setting while the torsion bar kept moving to the left.

[@Phil-fe7hb]

@@davesmith6128 I HOPE YOUR RIGHT ABOUT THE SPRING PLATE.. THE REASON BEING YOU WOULD RUN OUT OF ROOM WITH THE SRING PLATE HITTING THE FLOOR.

[@bobtomica9614]

What is the maximum ground clearance ca you adjust the swing axle?

[@cyprianskiba8768]

I set both my left and right rear spring plates to 17 degrees and my drivers side front and rear is an inch lower than the passenger side. Am I missing something?

[@ImTHATguy...]

Thanks! My buggy is now back on the road driving like it should. It feels way safer than it did with a maxed out positive camber. Do you have any suggestions or videos on how to adjust the front beam? It's raised to the max as well and it's completely stock. I'm baffled. It barely moves down when I jack up the front end, and all my ball joint boots have torn.

[@milomanx6531]

If you have a welder, metal working tools and common mechanical sense, you could buy frt axle adjusters. You have to cut out a 2" center section and weld them in. You just have to be sure they are in the correct location. It does require complete disassembly of the axle. Part # 6508 from Appletree, but, I'm not sure if they're for ball joint. They make them for both styles. When you install the adjusters and bring it down to normal ride height, it will have suspension bounce. You can buy new ball joint boots from CIP1 part # 131-405-375A upper and 131-405-377 lower. You can buy from any VW parts supplier, most places have this stuff. On my website, you can see the adjusters. Here is the link, just scroll down. meyersmanxforsale.com/before_you_buy_any_manx_dune_buggy Thanks, Milo

[@ImTHATguy...]

@@milomanx6531 Ok, I'll take a look. I'm used to some fabrication work from previous projects. Had a '66 Beetle years ago but never had to do anything like this to it. Thanks for your help! I gladly donated to your paypal.

[@milomanx6531]

Your donation is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@JayDubCustoms]

Milo so basically you're adjusting your car height using degrees versus notches, right? Is there a reason why use change the inner notches instead of the outer? Just seems like you're working in the dark trying to feel for the inner ones. Thanks!

[@milomanx6531]

Adjusting the swing arm to a specified degree is how the VW factory does it. Changing both the inner and outer positions, allow minute changes in degree, about .7 degree. One full notch, inner or outer is a drastic change. About 5 to 7 degrees. You need to watch the video again.

[@JayDubCustoms]

@@milomanx6531 I think I got it... one full notch is a drastic change, but is 1 inner notch change different from 1 outer notch change? As far as degrees? Thanks again.

[@milomanx6531]

@@JayDubCustoms In the video when I move the inner one spline and put the arm back on, what appears to be the same position, it changes the angle .7 degree. As you keep rotating the inner one notch, it keeps adding or subtracting .7 degrees. Use an angle finder, and you will see. P.S. 2.1 degrees will raise or lower a dune buggy about half an inch.

[@JayDubCustoms]

@@milomanx6531 Thanks Milo!