Awesome video. My bug is a 68 and has ball joints instead of link pins. But I just wanted to compliment you and your video. It is more than refreshing to watch someone who isn't condescending or a pompous ass when it comes to VWs. I'm pretty sure you know what I mean. You are so knowledgeable and so kind to share your knowledge with us. I just wish I could hear you over the background music. I have tinnitus really bad. Loud ringing in my ears. And I had you turned all the way up. But could hear the music over your voice. The camera you use is killer! Every shot was in focus. Huge plus. So thank you for all of it man. Take care. ( 0 \_!_/ 0 ) beep beep!
Great video thanks for sharing! I'm interested in putting a complete bag suspension on a 63 beetle, can you send me a link of all the parts required for it, thanks guys your the best!
Excellent video Pete, this motivate me to upgrade my whole new front new link pin bars on my later 1964 beetle. I wonder how much will cost to be install new one on my 1964 beetle?
Well let me explain. My 64 has stock beam lowered narrow already, but is to low to the ground! Every time I drive it and hit pothole the whole link pin bars get hit hard! I would like to change to a new one with socks. The one is on the beetle right now is shock less as it is. Don’t like it? It drives like low ride! Thank you in advance
I bought a front and rear kit from you several years ago for a link pin car.In the process of fitting it all.Just watched the video of you assembling the beam.When you put the thru rods in,you had to back off the centre adjuster - why is an adjuster there? You don't lock the thru rod with it? I am guessing you have only one manufactured beam for air ride as well as torsion bars??
We used to offer an Air Beam, no adjusters, and a Static Beam. We found it was more cost efficient to just build the same beam for all builds and give the client the ability to do either at any time. I backed off the adjuster as when we preassembled the beam, the grub was too far in and didn't allow the through rod to go through. So we had to back it off. Hope this clears it up a little.
I have been contemplating using a VW beam in a different application. My desire is to be able to maintain a wheel to wheel width of 48-52". From watching your videos, is there a reason the beam couldnt be shortened say 12" in width? Btw your attention to detail is fantastic. Almost makes me want to play with Bugs again ;-)
@@AirkewldVWs Understood. I am actually toying with using it under a modded golf cart. With Nissan Leaf batteries and a few other mods I am running 34+ mph hour. Kind of crazy with tiny drum brakes in the rear only and shady steering to say the least. I have a Miata front subframe, control arms, spindle and calipers that I am mocking up at the moment. Though it is a good solution also, the VW beam seems more complete with the least fab time.
Good information on the front install, thanks Pete
Not an air-ride guy but did learn something. Some great info.
I liked the voice over a lot! Thanks Friend Pete!
Really enjoyed this type of video Pete. It’s awesome to see you put all the parts together and creat the finished product. Good stuff!
Awesome video. My bug is a 68 and has ball joints instead of link pins. But I just wanted to compliment you and your video. It is more than refreshing to watch someone who isn't condescending or a pompous ass when it comes to VWs. I'm pretty sure you know what I mean. You are so knowledgeable and so kind to share your knowledge with us. I just wish I could hear you over the background music. I have tinnitus really bad. Loud ringing in my ears. And I had you turned all the way up. But could hear the music over your voice. The camera you use is killer! Every shot was in focus. Huge plus. So thank you for all of it man. Take care.
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Thanks for the feedback. We have gotten better as we make the videos, i hope it shows.
Excelentes trabajos, alta calidad y amor por los Vw escarabajo
Awesome work guys!!
I would love to use one of your set ups in Manx build...maybe one day
Awesome work
Es increíble como hacen magia con los puentes de VW, esa estaría perfecta en mi VW 67, saludos desde México Ciudad.
How much for it?
Great video from 64vw of nj
Have a question about an overall chassis with air bags, what would you charge on just the chassis alone w/airbags? And obviously provide u with one?
Me interesa saber el costo del eje con envío a la CDMX México City
Question, like oil changes on cars. How many miles do we need to service the steering box?
With our new OEM PRobuilt Box, you will never have to service it in your lifetime.
Great video thanks for sharing!
I'm interested in putting a complete bag suspension on a 63 beetle, can you send me a link of all the parts required for it, thanks guys your the best!
www.airkewld.com/Beetle-Slammed-Air-Ride-s/2416.htm
Excellent video Pete, this motivate me to upgrade my whole new front new link pin bars on my later 1964 beetle. I wonder how much will cost to be install new one on my 1964 beetle?
New one as in the entire beam or just the custom parts?
Well let me explain. My 64 has stock beam lowered narrow already, but is to low to the ground! Every time I drive it and hit pothole the whole link pin bars get hit hard! I would like to change to a new one with socks. The one is on the beetle right now is shock less as it is. Don’t like it? It drives like low ride! Thank you in advance
Lowered shock relocators? Are they only for Link pin or they can be used on ball joint front ends?
You don't need them with ball joint front ends.
I bought a front and rear kit from you several years ago for a link pin car.In the process of fitting it all.Just watched the video of you assembling the beam.When you put the thru rods in,you had to back off the centre adjuster - why is an adjuster there? You don't lock the thru rod with it? I am guessing you have only one manufactured beam for air ride as well as torsion bars??
We used to offer an Air Beam, no adjusters, and a Static Beam. We found it was more cost efficient to just build the same beam for all builds and give the client the ability to do either at any time. I backed off the adjuster as when we preassembled the beam, the grub was too far in and didn't allow the through rod to go through. So we had to back it off. Hope this clears it up a little.
Won't the alingment change with raising and lowering?
Yes sir. But not at ride height.
No magic here TY
I have been contemplating using a VW beam in a different application. My desire is to be able to maintain a wheel to wheel width of 48-52". From watching your videos, is there a reason the beam couldnt be shortened say 12" in width? Btw your attention to detail is fantastic. Almost makes me want to play with Bugs again ;-)
You wouldn't be able to install that with out body mods, gas tank mods etc.
@@AirkewldVWs Understood. I am actually toying with using it under a modded golf cart. With Nissan Leaf batteries and a few other mods I am running 34+ mph hour. Kind of crazy with tiny drum brakes in the rear only and shady steering to say the least. I have a Miata front subframe, control arms, spindle and calipers that I am mocking up at the moment. Though it is a good solution also, the VW beam seems more complete with the least fab time.
Great video. Drop spindles you used from whicg supplier did you use?
CB Performance
Instead of running air struts, could you run coilovers in this configuration instead?
No sorry. More structure is needed for them.
Where does the Adjustable Beam need to be set at, when using Air shocks ?
the adjusters are there but are not in use. It keeps the versatility of the beam by having them there.
Hey Pete, Where do we get the quick steer kit?
It is only available with our shock relocater kit Dan - www.airkewld.com/Link-Pin-Lower-Shock-Relocaters-p/1505.htm
What if I want to make a RHD conversion on my beetle can I flip the steering bars in this ?
There is more to it but that will get you closer.
Preci??
Link is in the description my friend.
How much is the price
www.airkewld.com/Stage-2-PRObuilt-Air-Ride-Beam-Complete-2202-p/2202.htm
Hi how much
Link is in the description my good friend
Estou aqui no Brasil e. Tenho muitos braços de suspensão desse modelo, caso se interesse manda mensagem grato Alexandre
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Love the videos otherwise! Super clean work!
Ya, we have gotten better through the year. Thanks FFO!
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