LIMEBUG CASTOR-ADJUSTABLE TYPE 3 CONVERSION BEAMType 3 drivability and ride with Type 1 components Limebug Castor Adjustable Type 3 Beam Lets start this seciton with a deep dive into the controversial world of type 3 conversion beams. Why do any of this and change my Type 3 Beam? The simplest word to start this […]
The History As of recent years, Air Ride has been a heavily discussed topic among Aircooled Enthuasiasts. From the sketchy weld-in kits made by some in their home-garages, to the original 2-way kits which severely affected handling, the cocnept of Air Suspension often recieves a bad reputation. In 2014, we decided that enough was […]
FULLY ASSEMBLED BEAMS: CHOOSING YOUR SETUPBuilding your custom beam With lots of different options available in our Fully Assembled Beamlistings, you’re able to spec the perfect front axle, to work with the visual/handling requirements of your build. This illustrated guide will walk you through the steps and choices to make with our detailed and […]
ER34 / SM35 / GT35 / 6335 – Specifications PLUS is (Positive ET) Outer Dish Size (Inches) Inner Barrel Size (Inches) Backpad (mm) Offset 0.5 4 0 4.5″ Overall Width with 0.5″ Lip ET44.45 0.5 4.5 0 5″ Overall Width with 0.5″ Lip ET50.8 0.5 5 […]
Skid Plates? View the full range of Limebug skid plates, compatibility and function. The Limebug skid plate is a fantastic addition to any Beetle or Ghia. Compatible with either Link Pin or Ball Joint chassis, they provide great protection to the frame head and underside of your vehicle by deflecting objects/debris away from the undercarriage. […]
Seamless Tanks for Air Suspension – what best suits your build? Tanks suitable across all platforms and build requirements by MOA Tanks are a key requirement for onboard air storage, whether this is for air suspension or for off road applications. Capacity and sizing of tanks goes hand in hand. This is where MOA have […]
A Simple guide to converting your Aircooled VW from Dynamo/ Generator to internally regulated Alternator The first thing to note is depending on if you are on 6 volt or 12 volt electrical system will dictate the position of your regulator on your dynamo. On 6 volt systems you will find the regulator screwed to […]
Spring Plates ExplainedGetting to know torsion bars, spring plates and what they do The following is a technical article written for better understanding of the rear air-cooled VW suspension as well as our products. For the majority of people, the rear VW suspension is little understood and more often misunderstood. Why does my ride quality […]
Air Ride Manual 4-Valve Management System Wiring Diagram for most Manual Operated Air Ride Systems These wiring diagrams cover all “C” Model Viair Compressors as Included with our Manual Air Ride Management Kits Use the Following Diagram for Twin Compressor Setups We recommend all items are installed by a qualified individual(s). We accept […]
Air Ride Common FAQ’s What is the maximum drop? The kit is designed to be limited by the shocks compressed length to just fully compress at the point where your spring plate hits the upper cup where the bump stop would originally land. The compressed shock length we supply is 222mm Eye-Eye. If you want […]
Limebug Gearbox Reconditioning What you need to know Why Upgrade / Rebuild your Gearbox? There is a number of reasons customers look to re-con a gearbox / transmission, most commonly is to keep up with modern traffic; this is achieved by converting the ring and pinion. The ring (or crown) and pinion, is the […]
Aircooled VW Steering Wheel Spline and Nut Size Diameters with Years T1 Beetle / Ghia & Type 3 – 25mm diameter course spline on 1949 to 59 cars. – 21mm diameter fine spline on 1960 to 73 cars with 27mm nut. – 18mm diameter fine spline on 1974 on cars with 24mm nut.
Aircooled VW Serpentine Systems Explained and the why Why Serpentine not Stock V Belt? A common question we hear, the big reason is cooling and charging. Sounds strange to link a belt to do both those things but here is how. A stock V-belt drive uses a number of shims to maintain the tension […]
