YOU were educated incorrectly! | Classic Volkswagen Front Axle Beam | Bearings or Delrin?

Let's just say, you didn't know any better....but, you were Bamboozled. "Stock Bearing equipped axle beams are the best!" they said. They were wrong.
If we maintained our vintage vehicles like we would die if we didn't, our Vintage VW's would be damn near perfect. But I can tell you just by experience, this is NOT the case. Maybe 5-8% tried to do it, others just ran it until a problem existed. Why do I bring this up? Now? Today?
Control arms are not reproduced like some aftermarket parts are so we can only rebuild front suspensions with what we have or can find. And, most have wear. How many of us are rebuilding the control arms like a machine shop rebuilds rods or a crankshaft? NO ONE. So using a worn set of rods or crankshaft would be sacrilege, right?
This is why Airkewld uses D E L R I N. It is kind of like cutting board material. Super slick, wear resistant and can utilize worn control arms and function damn near perfectly. Bearing equipped beams......? NOPE. Axial deflection is a thing and contributes to steering wheel play, control when driving, stopping, turning and more.
In this film, we show you how the competition is utilizing reproduction bearings and the play that exists.
#bamboozled #vintagecars #rebuild
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[@eduardorodriguez3262]

That goes to show that you're never too old to learn something new. And Los Pros got your back👍🇩🇪

[@fromthebeginningofvankind28]

The more you know. Knowledge is power! thanks my friend Pete for both :)

[@andrewfrasquillo2271]

Great video Pete, all of the information you give helps keep these classics alive... Oh Man that music my wife thought I was watching something "NAUGHTY"!! Have a great day Pete

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

Never thought of it that way. Good job explaining it also.

[@midget5476]

Great info vid. I like how you showed why your delrin bushings are superior and why you'd want them

[@kerrybrees1168]

Full length support makes so much sense!👍

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Great explanation. I use acetal copolymer, similar to delrin for trailing arm bushings. Tried UHMW but, it was too soft and can swell when wet. Nylon may be another option. You are correct, the trailing arms should be concentric to the mating front beam bearings. Axial load on the needle bearings can cause premature wear however, the trailing arms only oscillate but, a misalignment will be present.

[@rstack8985]

Great information yes the delrin bushings Thanks for showing the bearing wear /load

[@tracygrant7226]

Great infomercial. Very helpful and great explanation of why you are superior

[@Wideridezzz]

Well that makes a difference for sure. Thanks

[@michaelrhodes9455]

I'm glad someone else heard that music I thought my phone had a virus. I've been running the polyurethane for that reason but that was before delrin started being available. May have to order some in the near future.

[@johncapua193]

Great info and explanation of the need to use Delrin bushings.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Makes sense to me. Good tid bits.

[@brewitup]

thank you for the great information. keep up the amazing work that you all do!!

[@daineshanahan2252]

@AirkewldVWs is there a place to purchase Delrin Busings on your site?

[@AirkewldVWs]

No sorry. Too many dimensions and tubing options to make them for every option.

[@mikeg8828]

Do you sell just the bushings?

[@AirkewldVWs]

Hey Mike, thanks for the comment. We do not, mostly because all beams are different ID's, we would have to make several, not something that we want to undertake.

[@MrBriggsy70]

But you don't sell them on there own, you have to buy a Beam to get those ?

[@AirkewldVWs]

Correct. Too many variations for us to make them fit and OEM set up. We control the tube, we control the bushing, it works every time.

[@kewlbug]

I might need soma that there delrins

[@AirkewldVWs]

You are still alive?

[@kewlbug]

@@AirkewldVWs marriage.. not recommended 😅

[@AirkewldVWs]

@@kewlbug I hope Mrs doesn't read your comments....

[@kewlbug]

@@AirkewldVWs Same 🤣