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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:27 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/603#603 hey fellas, i hail from australia and have just purchased a type 1600 squareback and am wishing to do air ride suspension have seen the air beam set up just wondering if any one could give me a run down on what needs to be done.. thanks Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:36:02 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/78/page-14#602 Ray W #511 - Shipped Alex B #431 - Ships Today Claude G #480 - Shipped Arturo L #498 - Ships Today Walt F #505 - Ships Today Michael L #542 - Ships Today Danielle R #549 - Ships Today Seth G #529 - In Powder Coat Lance S #563 - On the Jig Matthew J M #583 - On the Jig 1James C #584 2 Joel H #601 3 grant r #604 4 vinnizio c #605 5 Marcus F #609 6 Dustin T #628 7 Chris P #637 8 Jason O #672 9 Alysia S #689 10 Douglas H #734 Claude's Beam Left http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TH6v9nFG52I/AAAAAAAABWw/zJbpGxPZd2w/s640/IMG_20100901_125402.jpg Ray's Beam Left http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TIEvZMdlJ-I/AAAAAAAABX8/Bf92c9jRZjc/s640/IMG_20100903_102058.jpg Seth's beam is headed to Powder Coat http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TIAVtZefAJI/AAAAAAAABXg/Tpanl36_718/s640/IMG_20100902_142101.jpg My goal is to finish this list this week. After that, less than one week to build a beam and ship it out raw, less than two if you want powder coat. We also redesigned the Ultimate beam pages Ultimate Beam http://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/suspension/beetle-and-ghia/the-ultimate-narrowed-and-adjustable-front-beam.html Shockless Ultimate beam http://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/suspension/beetle-and-ghia arrowed-beams/the-ultimate-narrowed-shockless-beam.html New article on the Ultimate Beams here http://airkewld.com/the-beat/featured-products/featured-product/the-ultimate-narrowed-and-adjustable-beam Slide show on our beams here http://picasaweb.google.com/101241963376165991354/UltimateNarrowedBeamsByAirkewld#slideshow/5500910991724143682 Tell your friends about the list! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:30:39 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/10/view/596#601 I really like everything I bought from you. I thought everything went together very well. But your stuff really is great, I really love how the pieces are cut and they make my pan look awesome. I can't wait to get the body done to see it laying on the ground. Sam Martinson Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:51:45 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/599#600 Thanks for posting. I appreciate it! Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:14:50 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/599#599 Found the instructions for the front air install! for anyone interested this is the writeup that airkewld had last year when i purchased my kit. Thanks Had to cut and paste it in cuz i didnt have the correct file to upload. Airkewld's Super Beetle Air Ride Kit (ARK) This kit is designed for show purposes only. Airkewld and ail of its personnel are not responsible for any misinstallation, modification, or mishaps with the installation of this product. The consumer buying and installing this kit is completely responsible for all and every liability once installed. 1. Disconnect the battery 2. Raise the front of the car and put on jack stands. 3. Remove the wheels. 4. Remove the 3 bottom bolts attaching the lower strut mount to the swing arm. 5. Remove brake line clips and brake line. 6. Pop open the hood and remove the 3 nuts attaching the strut to the body. 7. Remove the strut. 8. You will need a spring compressor to compress the spring so you can remove the upper nut attaching the upper strut mount to the strut insert. Pop off the cap and remove the nut. Make sure your safety goggles are on. 9. Remove the strut mount, spring and dust cover. 10. Now you will need to remove the cartridge. To do this, you will need to unscrew the cartridge holder. 11. Once removed, you will need to cut the lower strut mount. Measure from the lower triangle mount up 6 1/4" and mark. Cut here with a chop say or cutting tool and de- bur. 12. Next you will need to drill a 7/16" hole on the bottom of the strut mount. Once drilled, sand down until a flat mounting surface is acquired. 13. Install upper mount onto your new Kewl Struts with the supplied hardware. Make sure you use lock tite. 14. Install the OEM upper strut mount to the Kewl Strut with the supplied hardware. 15. Now, you will need to install the shaft extender to the strut shaft. Remember lock tite is your friend. 16. Bolt the extender to the OEM lower strut mount and tighten. Now reinstall the new Kewl Strut and reverse steps 7 through 4. 17. With the supplied custom fittings, you will need to use a thread compound or Teflon tape to the Kewl Strut. Do not over tighten. Be careful. The way these fittings work is by inserting a straight cut piece of tubing into the fitting until it pops into place and then pull out to engage them. If you need to remove them again, simply push the brass rings in and pull out the tubing. 18. Run your air lines to the supplied expansion chambers and run the kit to your manual valves. 19. Do a leak test on the air lines. Please take your time so you will not have a problem in the future. Use a soapy solution on the fittings and fix if necessary. 20. Reinstall the wheels and remove the jack stands. Make sure the car is inflated so you do not damage your front apron with the floor jack. 21. Now deflate! BOOM! Rock bottom! Hope this helps some. Some modifying is needed depending on your kit but its the basic setup. i had to do a lot of shaving and smoothing to get parts to fit! Hopefully soon i will get some pics up in the garage to show how i did it. Thanks Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:16:31 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570/6/6/page-2#598 sounds good guys! i started the front install but taking a bit more fabricating than i was expecting. i think i can get the front a bit lower if i modify the strut mount extenders that came with my original package you sold last year. So once i get those modified i will start adding pics with some descriptions cuz looks like i gathered some interest on the forum so def want to help SB friends! thanks. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:03:56 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/10/view/596#597 All of the parts I have got from Airkewld have been great! As well as the tech support you have provided over the phone. The times that I have called about anything you always take the time to listen to me and understand what I am trying to do, and then provide the answers that I need to keep going. I am looking forward to working more with you of future builds. Thanks -Jacob Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:36:22 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/10/view/596#596 The shocks really made a huge difference in the handling of my VW bug. Now I just need to add some rear shocks and disk brakes all the way around and it will be the total package. Thanks Eric Wilberg http://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/suspension/beetle-and-ghia/ball-joint-lowered-shocks.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:34:31 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/591#595 I have emailed my web guru on the mix up. I was under the impression that this was resolved. I will get it sorted out and let you know. PM me your number and I will give you a call this weekend. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:24:56 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/591#594 Pete, I just tried to order these but my account information is ALL screwed up, wrong person and address info. I'll have to call you and get it figured out.You working on Saturdays? Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:28:38 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570/6/6/page-2#593 Create a folder here http://airkewld.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=profile&userid=1190&Itemid=49 and call them front super install pics and I will reference them with a link. Maybe we can even write an article here http://airkewld.com/the-garage/custom-vw-blogs on the install. I hook brothers up when they do that. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:08:10 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/591#592 Yes will will need seals with those bushings. http://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/suspension/beetle-and-ghia/ball-joint-poly-grease-seals.html You will need to trim the steel bushing with a hack saw, sawzall or die grinder to make it flush with the rubber piece. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:05:52 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/591#591 I started roughing in the front beam and air ride today and have a few questions. First, Do I need to purchase torsion arm seals or do the delrin bushing do this for me? If not is this space alright? http://airkewld.com/images/fbfiles/images/bushing_space.jpg Second, what do I have to do to make the front shock fit the the lower torsion arm. The bolt does not pass through the shock at all to catch a nut? http://airkewld.com/images/fbfiles/images/front_shock.jpg Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:59:27 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570#590 Hey flipflop, the rear IRS kit here will work. i had bought my entire kit last april when they still had air cylinders for sale in a kit for the supers. With some modification i should be able to get em in and i'll try to keep you posted if you want to follow along. Airkewld, if i get the front installed, where you recommend the best spot to throw some pics up for fellow SB owners looking to get their supers on air. i'd gladly post cuz im a picture nut for reference. i will also scan the instruction if i can tomorrow and PM them over. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:53:06 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570#589 Your not the only one interested in an air ride kit for their SB ericneu23. I'm still saving my coins for one. :-)) Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:05:33 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/72/page-13#588 * Sarel W - Shipped * Daniel C - Shipped * Scott S - Shipped * Troy R - Shipped * Robert G - Shippped * Robert J - Shipped Alex B #431 - In Powder coat Claude G #480 - In Powder Coat Arturo L #498 - In Powder Coat Walt F #505 - In Powder Coat Ray W #511 - On the jig Seth G #529 - On the jig 1 Michael L #542 2 Danielle R #549 3 Lance S #563 4 Matthew J M #583 5 James C #584 6 Joel H #601 7 grant r #604 8 vinnizio c #605 9 Marcus F #609 10 Dustin T #628 11 Chris P #637 12 Jason O #672 13 Alysia S #689 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:23:05 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/574#587 Underneath the top ball joints. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:52:55 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/574#586 Where do these things go? You don't need them on the air ride front ends do you? Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:17:28 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/72/page-13#585 No problem Bob. Is it Xmas? I wonder what's inside? http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TH1Mux34dlI/AAAAAAAABVI/4XXHA7ZWkDA/s640/IMG_20100831_113019.jpg Peekaboo! http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TH1WhqJsS-I/AAAAAAAABVQ/fSBpLJoUrzI/s640/IMG_20100831_122006.jpg The Gleam Beam for Sarel in South Africa. 4 inch balljoint RHD air ride beam in triple chrome. It shouts look at meeeee! http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TH1exfpVEOI/AAAAAAAABVY/KIisBB_cy2o/s640/IMG_20100831_125515.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrVe9xa8Cbs Walt and Arturo's beams are headed to powdercoat for some sexy gloss black lipstick http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TH2K9rHKAZI/AAAAAAAABWY/5BC61PgAaOs/s640/IMG_20100831_160420.jpg Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:06:07 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570#584 I am definitely interested in it! Can you scan it? Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:59:51 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570#583 Hey Pete, i actually found the old printup for the installation. Luckily i had printed it all off over a year ago when i was trying to decide which kits to go with. So thanks for the help! If you need a copy of it for any one else let me know and i can scan it in. Even though i'm was prolly the only one looking for it cuz im the rare person trying to air ride a SB. lol But it might give insight on how to mod a strut suspension. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:53:42 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/72/page-13#582 Thanks for the explanation, can't wait!!! Robert Gruitch :) Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:17:40 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/72/page-13#581 If you look at UPS online, 2 day air and UPS ground gets to you in the same amount of time, with out having the out of pocket expense. You will see it wednesday at the earliest. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:37:11 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/72/page-13#580 I see that my beam is being shipped today. However, in reviewing the UPS shipping documents, I see it is being shipped "ground". In a previous message you said that because of many delays on the beam, you were going to ship it "2-day Air" and allow me $50 credit for other sales from you. What happened? Robert Gruitch Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:28:53 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/576#579 Something else is up. Do you have lock nuts on each side? I have never had to say this, but you could lock light it but they jam it so t can not move. Can you take a picture of each side or maybe a mobile video? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:14:21 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/576#578 Yes - the lock nut keeps loosening. Even after I put the beam in the vise and crank the nut so hard that the workbench moves. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:58:32 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/576#577 Are you saying the lock nut is loosening? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:33:32 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/576#576 I have the swing axle kit installed. Trouble is that one of the heim bolts keeps moving inside of the beam which results in the beam twisting and that side of the car sitting down an inch more than the other. I tried removing the beam assembly, readjusting the heim bolt and locking it down again with the nut. However, it continues to move under load. Do you have a recommended fix for this? I was thinking I could drill and tap an 8mm hole through the beam going about 6 mm into the heim bolt and then thread in a 8mm bolt to hold it from shifting. See 3D model below. Thoughts? http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/12/75/82/53/bar_op10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=255&u=12758253) http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/12/75/82/53/bar_op11.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=256&u=12758253) Thanks, Jason Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:14:08 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/574#575 Those will work perfectly. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:44:28 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/574#574 So I sold my entire front beam with steering box, tie rods....drum brake to drum brake....why keep it?! I was getting me a narrowed front beam... Well now I have to buy all the little stuff in the middle....and that is fine...i want to be sure i have new stuff in good shape for this project... Question: buying new camber adjusters, should I buy this set from CIP1 that appear to be suited for lowered rides? http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C12-6612-10 (http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C12-6612-10) Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:26:33 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/72/page-13#573 Robert G's Three inch Ultimate beam is headed to Sunnyvale California http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THl_hEjb6RI/AAAAAAAABUA/4pUc0pR2h-M/s640/IMG_20100828_142409.jpg Can I get a double? Robert J's 4 inch ultimate beam heads to Corona CA http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THmF9zDWyjI/AAAAAAAABUI/XUZwx4ZhNIA/s640/IMG_20100828_144743.jpg Triple stack Patty wack give Scott S a bone or a beam. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THmPqNsKebI/AAAAAAAABUQ/WidFCxMlGZk/s640/IMG_20100828_152752.jpg Getting them done! Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:05:24 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/14/view/441#572 So our good friends from Scott's VW Werks in Colorado sent us a 68-71 Bay bus spindle for us to design a set of brakes for the front of it. After mocking everything up, we have found that all we need to make is a inner seal race for our 64-67 Type 2 Bus kit to fit it. We are prototyping it now and we will let you know when its done. More to come shortly. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:33:25 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570#571 Thanks for posting Eric! We had to remove it from the site because the manufacture went out of business who made the struts. I will scan an old set of instructions and email it you if you can PM me your email address. Let me know. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:43:18 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/570#570 Help all, i purchased an air ride kit for my 71 SB last april and it includes the front end air system part number ark-4004 (air cyclinders, upper strut mounts, lower strut extenders, expansion chambers). I believe this setup to be discontinued because i can find no information on it in either the new or old website. Looking for the built thread because i recall it needing me to do some cutting of my old strut mounts etc and need to know the correct steps. If any have the instructions or any info that would be great! Otherwise right now i am stuck with a slammed IRS and a front end hanging up there! Eric Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:26:16 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/66/page-12#569 * Sarel W - Ships today * Daniel C - Shipped * Scott S - Ships Today * Troy R - Shipped * Robert G - Ships Today * Robert J - Ships Today * Robert J - Ships Today Alex B #431 - In Powder coat Claude G #480 - In Powder Coat Arturo L #498 - On the Jig Walt F #505 - On the Jig 1 Ray W #511 2 Seth G #529 3 Michael L #542 4 Danielle R #549 5 Lance S #563 6 Matthew J M #583 7 James C #584 8 Joel H #601 9 grant r #604 10 vinnizio c #605 11 Marcus F #609 12 Dustin T #628 13 Chris P #637 14 Jason O #672 15 Alysia S #689 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:26:59 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/499/6/6/page-2#568 Kewl, glad it will work for you. Let me know if you have any issues or concerns. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:22:07 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/499/6/6/page-2#567 Thank on the advice for the tightening. Regarding the clearance...I agree it seems slight enough that I could play gently with the grinder and some high gloss black. Stay tuned. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:09:21 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/3/view/554#566 The adjusters were in backwards. Now I have lots of upward adjustment if ever needed. Before the body was almost touching the floor with no adjustment left. Now that I know what to look for you won't get me again. Attached are before and after. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:36:02 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/66/page-12#565 Troys beam left along with his tires and lug nuts. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THRNlC3lFOI/AAAAAAAABSE/eWKMj6wDctI/s640/IMG_20100824_154747.jpg Four more will be fabricated tomorrow.We are starting early. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:42:49 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/311#564 Here are the articles on two builds so far, enjoy. Inkslave's Ghia is getting some Smoothies - http://bit.ly/c79JnW East Coast Double Cab is going to sport something Smooooooth - http://bit.ly/c79JnW Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:23:42 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/66/page-12#563 Ultimate beam headed to Chrome http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THAYCfO_jlI/AAAAAAAABO4/1ZxmiF28v7g/s640/IMG_20100821_111451.jpg 4 More beams headed to Powder Coat http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THMD5z_w39I/AAAAAAAABRg/MUdSTcuLJLw/s640/IMG_20100823_162627.jpg Daniels beam left http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THAxECrZd2I/AAAAAAAABPE/o5AdqMbtb7k/s640/IMG_20100821_130146.jpg Ultimate Row http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/THMEl5vjWcI/AAAAAAAABRo/NOHR7ZJzWcs/s512/IMG_20100823_162912.jpg Off to the chrome shop and the powder coaters this morning. Then 4 more today! Keep on cruising.... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:21:06 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/511#562 See other post but I think clearancing would be your best bet if you don't mind touching up with a small paint brush. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:40:44 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/499/6/6/page-2#561 Looks good and you want to tighten it like a wheel bearing, tight, then back it off a 1/4 turn. I might be inclined to clearance the arm instead of installing the bushings when it looks that good. Then just touch the arm up with a small brush. What do you think? Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:39:08 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/499#560 So through rods are in! trying to figure out the air ride bushing and air shock clearance...see other thread. a couple quick questions on the through rods...how tight should i tighten the bolt to the washers? i figure the collar bolt is to just hold things in place. but i assume i would not want to over tighten right? http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/shawnrogan/VW%20Project/CIMG0002.jpg Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:01:56 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/511#559 so i got the arms in and the through rods connected. first attempt - no bushings....mock up with the air shocks, spindle in place enough for arm position...doesn't look like i will have the clearance....try with bushings next...would you agree? http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/shawnrogan/VW%20Project/CIMG0002.jpg http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/shawnrogan/VW%20Project/CIMG0001.jpg also...with the delrin bushings...i need not worry about torsion seals correct? i did shoot in some axle grease thru the zerts and it did bush out around the delrins.... Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:55:33 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/3/view/554#558 I think you misunderstood me. Yes it could be in backwards. Anything is possible. Rotate is the opposite way and see if the hole appears. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:30:15 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/3/view/554#557 No what I'm saying is one grub hole has the car too low and the other one would have the car on the ground. I'm asking if that piece could have been installed backwards??? Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:04:13 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/14/view/443#556 Yes, I would love to see air ride kits. I've been searching online for the last week on how I can get this done on my type 3 (square). Hoping I don't have to do too much modding, that is unless you wonderful individuals make a kit I could just buy! Thanks for listening. ~~ Tim Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:54:08 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/3/view/554#555 Sure it could. Rotate it the other way and see if you see the second grub screw hole. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:05:49 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/3/view/554#554 Thanks for your help on the phone. I have run into a new problem, is it possible that the piece inside the beam is put in backwards? I want to raise the car up some but there is no adjustment left and if I rotate to the other hole it puts the control arms in almost a vertical position ( 12 O clock). It seems to me if the piece in the beam were rotated 180 degrees and reinstalled, I would have alot of upward adjustment. Any help would be appreciated. Ray.Winchester@Getrag.De Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:22 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/66/page-12#553 Update 8/20 Monday 8/23 * Sarel W - Beam heads to chrome * Daniel C - Beam ships complete Tuesday * Scott S - Pick up beam from powder coat and ship * if its done * Troy R - Ship out Ultimate Beam, Tires * Robert G - Pick up beam from Powder Coat and ship * if its done * Robert J - Pick up beam from powder coat Wednesday * Robert J - Ship Beam 1 Alex B #431 - Next week to Powder coat 2 Claude G #480 - Next Week to Powder Coat 3 Arturo L #498 - Possible ship by Friday, if not Monday 4 Walt F #505 - Next week to powder Coat 5 Ray W #511 - Ships 8-30 6 Seth G #529 - Powder coat 31st 7 Michael L #542 - Ship 9/1 8 Danielle R #549 - Ship 9/1 9 Lance S #563 - Ship 9/3 10 Matthew J M #583 - Powder Coat 9/6 11 James C #584 - Ship 9/6 12 Joel H #601 - Ship 9/7 13 grant r #604 - Powder Coat 9/8 14 vinnizio c #605 - Powder Coat 9/8 15 Marcus F #609 - Ship Complete Lowering Kit 9/10 16 Dustin T #628 - Powder Coat 9/10 17 Chris P #637 - Powder Coat 9/14 18 Jason O #672 - Ship Complete Lowering Kit 9/14 Adam's beam Left http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TG2JwdOZTYI/AAAAAAAABNE/urB6CtyQH2c/s640/IMG_20100819_124335.jpg Bob's beam left http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TG2Odim8aeI/AAAAAAAABNM/ShFdIarJluU/s640/IMG_20100819_130351.jpg Sarels beam is headed to chrome on Monday and Daniels leaves on Monday. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TG8Ksg2ssdI/AAAAAAAABOU/gKYa2bNbDwM/s640/IMG_20100820_160500.jpg Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:13:53 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/66/page-12#552 Thanks for the quick response, Pete, and appreciate your extra effort....................... Robert Gruitch Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:20:37 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/66/page-12#551 Robert, The beam is done and is in Powder Coat. I have been moving dealer beams out due to their precedence in the build order. I should have it out first of the week to you and I will send 2 day air at my expense and put a $50 credit on the books for you. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:12:49 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/60/page-11#550 Pete, I need a realistic update on my beam which has been in powdercoating for 3 weeks or so, and on order for 4 months. I understand and appreciate your goal for impecable quality, but didn't realize the lead time would be quite this long. When can I expect this puppy.................. Sincerely-Robert Gruitch Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:02:44 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/7/view/549#549 When you powder coated your pans did you do all of your running gear also, or did you spray that with a paint? How about the tranny housing? Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:51:39 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529/6/6/page-2#548 Great to hear James! When are we going to see some pics of this ride in the garage? http://airkewld.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=photos&Itemid=182 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:04:08 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/486/6/12/page-3#547 The invalid token and the points have been fixed. We can all relax and enjoy the site.....finally. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:02:18 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/311#546 1) James J #474 - 66 Ghia Staggered Fitment - Detailed 2) Jason H #685 - 63 Double Cab - Off white- Staggered - with tires and wheels and trim rings Our second 17" Smoothie client is Jason out of Florida. We will be powder coating them the stock bus off white with chrome big logo caps and trim rings with a staggered fitment and matching tires. An article will be coming up on this one! http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs300.snc4/41350_426715872807_115567652807_4687977_467884_n.jpg Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:41 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/15/view/545#545 When replacing a clutch cable in an Air Cooled VW, make sure you apply grease to the cable as you slide it through the tube. This is a common mistake when replacing the cable and will greatly improve the life expectancy of the cable. Normal bearing or axle grease will do. More to come later. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:56:57 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/542#544 Definitely doable! I did! Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:54:02 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/60/page-11#543 Danny S - Shipped George H - Shipped Stephen K - Shipped Bob N - Shipped Troy R - Shipping 8/19 Robert G - In Powder coat Robert J - In Powder coat Scott S - In powder Coat Sarel W - On the jig Daniel C - On the jig 1 Alex B #431 2 Claude G #480 3 Arturo L #498 4 Walt F #505 5 Ray W #511 6 Edward D #520 7 Seth G #529 8 Michael L #542 9 Danielle R #549 10 Lance S #563 11 Matthew J M #583 12 James C #584 13 Joel H #601 14 grant r #604 15 vinnizio c #605 16 Marcus F #609 17 Dustin T #628 18 Chris P #637 19 Jason O #672 George's beam, Bob's Beam and Aarons beam back from Powder Coat. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGmzTviXu9I/AAAAAAAABKU/BrJL3Vl5XCw/s512/2010-08-16%2014.52.38.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGw9lNXwAGI/AAAAAAAABMs/uGKMtbqUbEU/s640/2010-08-18%2013.06.52.jpg Dealer beam to VA http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGwKHMyWSyI/AAAAAAAABMc/HE1OX1uH5Uk/s640/2010-08-18%2009.26.54.jpg Stephen's beam http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGwSfAk0FDI/AAAAAAAABMk/JT7OfNYqwUg/s640/2010-08-18%2010.02.43.jpg More to come today! Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:49:57 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/542#542 any opinion on swapping out the nut and bolt hardware that came with the RARK with stainless steel hardware so I could polish and make it look good? Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:36:35 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529/6/6/page-2#541 Pete, after our conversation this morning, I took more material off the tops of the bearing caps and everything seems to be working at this point. That seemed to take care of the problem. Thanks for the emergency brake picture and Thanks for taking the time this morning to talk about and work out my issue. PS--you were right about the bearing caps, my salvage guy here in OKC says there are several different bearing caps. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:53:50 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/15/view/540#540 All Beetle/Ghia drop spindles, regardless of who makes them, add .375" (3/8") of added track to each side of the vehicle. Whether the company writes 1/4" or Zero offset, it is 3/8". Drum or disc application, Link pin or Ball joint application, they are all the same. Cast or forged, offset is .375". Old welded spindles could be .500" or 1/2" but nothing that is sold as new or looks forged or cast is 3/8". CB Performance, EMPI, AC Industries, Century, Airkewld or CIP1, all are the same. More tips later, thanks for checking out the tip of the day! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:26:42 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/486/6/12/page-3#539 All is well and the Universal Forces have aligned as I'm not getting the "INVALID TOKEN" error message anymore while logging in! Thank you Web Site Support Team! tcb Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:47:43 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529/6/6/page-2#538 Yes, the bearing caps are the orginal VW. Yes, the bearing spacer is in place on the back side of the spacer. I can get you pictures this evening. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:40:23 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529#537 Ok, cool. You have the latest rear hubs we produce. The amount of protrusion is correct as well. Are the bearing caps original? My next step would be the bearing caps as everything esle looks good unless the compression of the axle nut makes the axle bearing move inwards. Meaning a spacer could be missing behind the bearing. Pics are always good. Let me know. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:24:49 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529#536 As far as the hub, there is not indentation, meaing where it meets the spacer, it is flat. They are also Rancho Axles. When everything is bolted on, the last chromolly spacer protrudes out of the bearing cap about 1/8th inch. It is my understand that there is 2 styles of bearing caps. 64-65-66 have the one with the oil weep hole. Up to 63 had the cao that the seal drives in from the outside and looks to be quite a bit thinner. Should I try and get a set of those bearing caps?? Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:56:28 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529#535 Lol, Indentation, not identification. Is it recessed for the spacer or not? Did rancho supply the axles? Can you tame a side profile picture to see how much of the spacer actually protrudes outside the bearing cap? Can you text a picture if that is easier? Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:46:31 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529#534 There is not any identification numbers on the hub. I purchased the trans from Rancho and the axle tubes are stock. The correct thin spacer is on the back side of the bearing. On the front side of the bearing (per Chilton Manual) is the washer, O-ring, thick washer, then your required chromolly O-ring. As is said, i surfaced the bearing cap and it rubs the hub. The other side worked, but it is very close. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:43:32 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/482#533 Technically no, but yes. 1200kb or less is better. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:31:35 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/482#532 hi do the pictures need to be sized down to upload? Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:25:55 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/6/view/526#531 here is a photo to help with the installation. If you need to, you can tap the tube left or right to help if you have too. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGiNkNTeSBI/AAAAAAAABJ8/WXOS_CbRVkE/s640/34.jpg Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:57:19 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529#530 do you have an indentation on the back of the hub? Can you show me a picture of the rotor off the car?How many spacers do you have behind the rotor? Did you have the trans rebuilt? Is it the stock trans? Did you buy the trans with out tubes and/or axles? Let me know. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:54:10 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/529#529 Bad Series Brakes Have '65 Type 1. Per your instructions, ground off the fave of the bearing caps and rotor assembly still rubbing. What do you suggest?? Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:02:03 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/6/view/526#528 Got them routed over the top Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:58:23 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/6/view/526#527 Do you have the cables on top or below the axles? Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:43:53 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/6/view/526#526 Rear BAD Series Brakes. Do you have any pictures that would show emergency brake cable routing?? I am having trouble finding a way to keep them off the air bags. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:37:52 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/519#525 You can email it to me if you would like. But more than likely it ideal and fine! Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:41:19 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/519#524 Ok what I will do is take a picture of it tomorrow and let you look at it and if you say its good then I will be satisfied. I just don't want to put it together and mess something up. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:39:20 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/519#523 yes it will hurt. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:34:55 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/519#522 Would it hurt anything if I had the ARK beam shortened some? It just seams like it is in a bind when I try to put it together. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:33:16 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/519#521 The pictures were take with 1/2" heims and now we use 3/4" heims so they are going to look different. You are not doing anything incorrect. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:18:22 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/486/6/12/page-3#520 I'm also getting the "INVALID TOKEN" error when attempting to log in. I simply hit the back button and I get logged In. It would be nice to track it down. tcb Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:49:25 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/519#519 I started installing the swing axle air ride kit on my 56' chassis. I have run into an issue that I need a bit of help with. I did everything like the instructions show but it seems that my ARK beam is too long. The two forward heim joints are pushed forward and do not hang straight down like in the pictures. I don't know if the 56' chassis is shorter in the rear where the kit mounts. I need to know if I am doing something wrong before I take the ARK beams to a machine shop and have shortened. All heim joints are screwed as far in as they will go. Front bracket is tacked in place where it should be and rear was attached to outer side of lower shock mount. Any info would be great! Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:43:07 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/486/6/6/page-2#518 I am still getting the "INVALID TOKEN" when I try to log in. Is this still an ongoing issue? Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:23:15 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/486/6/6/page-2#517 All points from the old system have been transferred. Sorry for the delay. Enjoy the new system! Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:17:45 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/60/page-11#516 http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGWqYTNqT9I/AAAAAAAABIs/QsRC1Z7Wob0/s640/2010-08-13%2013.25.24.jpg Cruising, keep it cruisin. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:41:04 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145/6/60/page-11#515 http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGMnSA2SQPI/AAAAAAAABIM/dkZWtWFaNFI/s640/2010-08-11%2015.41.39.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGCAWFeWP1I/AAAAAAAABEA/h4xp7HNjRVY/s640/2010-08-09%2015.24.13.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ekK_wWj3R0s/TGG2YLFPZcI/AAAAAAAABEY/IAwl9vPPFUQ/s640/2010-08-10%2013.27.10.jpg buzzing them out! Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:21:48 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/10/view/513#514 Some do it for camber reasons. Some do it for travel reason. If you have an early model, stick with a swing axle because it will devalue the car and you loos the ability to fit cooler wheels on your ride. IRS add;s about 1 inch to each side just doing the conversion. I hope this helps! Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:28:52 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/10/view/513#513 Just read an interesting article in Sept 2010 Hot VW's about the Swing to IRS conversion. Just wanted to know if anyone has had a personal encounter with its benefits or downfalls. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:11:41 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/511#512 Test fit the shocks with out the delrin bushings on and see if you have adequate clearence for the shocks to move up and down. If you do, leave them off. If you don't, you will need to install them. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:22:13 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/511#511 Ball Joint front. Narrowed Beam. I have searched the site and cannot find any pictures or instructions so I have to ask this question. I purchased all the parts for a full air ride in the front. My narrowed beam came with Delrin Bushings inserted in the tubes but I also have these 4 donut looking Delrin Bushings. Do these go on the control arms? See pictures for reference and let me know if I am right or wrong. http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/shawnrogan/Airkewld%20tutorials/CIMG0004.jpg [IMG]http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/shawnrogan/Airkewld%20tutorials/CIMG0003.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/shawnrogan/Airkewld%20tutorials/CIMG0005.jpg[/IMG] Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:34:30 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/486/6/6/page-2#510 Just updated this minutes ago http://airkewld.com/the-beat/latest-news/points-system-with-airkewld Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:26:18 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/486/6/6/page-2#509 do we still get points for login i have not got any yet Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:24:29 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/507#508 It is a small hiccup that is being resolved as we speak and we should have it resolved by Friday. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:23:02 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/13/view/507#507 hi when i go on the store side and when i go to acount info i get some you elses shipping info not mine? Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:20:00 -0400 http://airkewld.com/support-forum/5/view/499#506 Thanks for posting Shawn. When installing these through rods, as they are tightened down, they are self centering. Because you are dialing in thrust left to right, something that centers it could be useful as your tightening it down but becomes useless once it is tight. I have had some cats, weld the first washer to the trailing arm and smooth it out but if we keep adding things, the more turning radius we will loose. I hope this helps. Ask away on any other questions. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:28:04 -0400