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  • How To: PRObuilt Beam


    PRObuilt Beam Install Tutorial
    by Pete Skiba 7/19/23

    Related: Curated Tool List | PDF Version | How to lower the back end of a Classic VW the Right Way | Ultimate Beam Installs

    Our goal is to make the install a breeze. Please read the entire guide before unpacking the beam. Any time you see a πŸ”§ that tool is available on our Amazon tool page. If you have a tech question, you can text us here.

    1. Before the installation takes place, measure πŸ”§ the distance from the ground to your upper fender arch. Write those numbers down on a piece of paper for reference later.
  • How To: PRObuilt/ECObuilt Steering Box


    ECObuilt/PRObuilt Steering Box Install
    by Pete Skiba 07/26/24
    Related: Curated Tool List | PDF Version | OEM PRObuilt Steering Coupler Install | Stainless Fasteners Information

    For the record, you might have experience of installing a product similar to this, but you don’t have experience installing this one. So read the guide, understand the guide, and you will have an amazing installation experience along with a great user experience.

    If you have a 62 and later VW, this will be a direct swap out to the original. If you have a 61 and earlier model, you will need a 62-68 VW pitman arm.

    Loosen the lug nuts 1/4 turn before jacking the vehicle up.
  • How To: Type 2 PRObuilt Drop Spindles


    Type 2 PRObuilt Spindle Install
    by Pete Skiba 12/25/23

    Related: Curated Tool List | PDF Version | Type 2 Straight Axle Install | Transaxle Install

    Our goal is to make the install a breeze. Please read the entire guide. Any time you see a πŸ”§ that tool is available on our Amazon tool page. If you have a tech question, you can text us here.

    1. Loosen the lug nuts 1/4 turn before jacking the vehicle up.
  • How To: Type 3 Ultimate Beam


    Type 3 Ultimate Beam Install

    by Pete Skiba 7/21/23

    Related: Curated Tool List | PDF Version

    Our goal is to make the install a breeze. Please read the entire guide. Any time you see a πŸ”§ that tool is available on our Amazon tool page. If you have a tech question, you can text us here.


    1. Loosen the lug nuts 1/4 turn before jacking the vehicle up.


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