VW Narrowed Front Beam! Adjustable Beam! Volkswagen BUG

VW Narrowed Front Beam! Adjustable Beam! Volkswagen BUG | JW Classic VW

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**JW Classic VW** brings you a great video on narrowing your VW beam on a Volkswagen Bug! This is a great option for anyone who has a 2" narrowed beam and needs that extra clearance a 4" narrowed beam has.
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@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Be Sure to **LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE** Thank you for all the support!!!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

In the description

@HapticGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Cool project JW Classic VW, you made it look easy! Isn't it crazy how one mod leads to another? It's the gift that keeps on giving!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

This is the story of modifications!! 😆 Thanks for being here brother!!

@EmmettRacing 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I bought a narrowed beam instead of making one lol. Good job doing it with the beam still attached to the car!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! Yup having the 4" narrowed beam would have been cool, but this worked out well!

@user-ml8mk9pr2b Жыл бұрын

NICE INFORMATION THAT YOU SHARE HERE JW

@MrNightraider 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Jason! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks for watching brother!

@swiftyforlifey1 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@davyboscart1089 4 жыл бұрын

We like goosing around with our bug's! 😜 You don't shy away from anything...👍

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Lol... yes!! So true man... love a challenge!

@ShawnSmith-uy3zr 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing 👍

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn!! Glad you liked it man!!

@masbeetleboy9169 4 жыл бұрын

Good job man. I can't wait to see Goose again.

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!

@Goldiie65 4 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see you do it in a normal size garage off the floor with not much room like must of us have to :)

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

So true! I live on the concrete brother!!

@richs8404 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Jason!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks for watching man!

@gregorynieman7419 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. The bug looks great.

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, thanks brother!

@1fastbuggy502 4 жыл бұрын

As usual Jason, nice job!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!!

@JMKGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking stance you got there with this setup 👌

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! I do like it!

@greglogan73 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good video and knowledge....

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@Meyersmanx1 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate you are definitely my favourite VW channel to watch and possibly my favourite KZfaq channel but Sarah N Tuned is great too, so maybe it's a tie. I've gained heaps from your efforts so please keep it up. Much appreciation from the land down under!

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Brook!! Glad you like the channel, it means so much and I'm so happy you found Goose and I.

@Meyersmanx1 4 жыл бұрын

@@JWClassicVW I have shared your yup tube link on several Aussie VW FB sites to so i am sure that you'll pick up some extra followers.

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

@@Meyersmanx1 That's awesome!! Thank you!

@Doubleodude 4 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!

@briansmythe3219 3 жыл бұрын

great Job bro well done

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! Appreciate the support man!

@davewilliams6172 4 жыл бұрын

Next time, I recommend that you ream the hole before cutting the end of the tube off...that way the original bore will help you keep everything in line as it easy to get it out of line using the drill while sat on the floor. Great video though, keep up the good work

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea Dave!! Thanks for the info man!

@davyboscart1089 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe next time Jason! 😂

@tracepederson468 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m also looking at a narrowed beam. Did you need to make any mods to the steering geometry? And how does your set-up handle?

@claudiodelagarza8579 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I'm going to try and install an Empi 2" adjustable beam on my 59 Ragtop. Wish me luck..

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video brother!! Good luck on the beam install, I'm sure it will go great!

@hillbillyvwnut1205 4 жыл бұрын

She’s looking good

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, she is looking FINE!!!

@actualsurfer 3 жыл бұрын

Great work. That saw is a "Sawzall" or " Reciprocating saw". A Skillsaw is a worm-drive unit similar to a "circular saw" but far superior.

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@vickk3078 Жыл бұрын

Great videos!! Where did you find a 4” narrowed sway bar? Thanks

@JWClassicVW Жыл бұрын

Made it out of a 2" narrowed sway bar.

@bearvw1966 Жыл бұрын

How shorten beam affected in sharp turn in Hollywood Bowl. In straight I guess no worry...

@JWClassicVW Жыл бұрын

Everything is good to go... no problems turning.

@Goldiie65 4 жыл бұрын

What anti roll bar are you using? I can only find a 2in narrowed one in the UK and my beam is 4in narrowed

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

It is the 2" narrowed front stabilizer from CIP1, I just cut it down on both sides to get it to fit. Also had to use ratcheting straps to pull it into place. A little scary but worked... didn't video that because I don't want people killing themselves...lol

@vanderlyjaneiro9213 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job. Could you tell how many percent of softness is lost compared to the original suspension. Thanks

@JWClassicVW Жыл бұрын

oh it's a pretty big difference, but I love the feel

@vanderlyjaneiro9213 Жыл бұрын

👍

@tavo3112 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a 4” narrowed beam I haven’t done this before can I use the same stock trilling control arms with my 4” beam ? Like I say in new to do this I also get a pair of 2” 1/2 drop spindles somebody tell me don’t to install those cause the bug will be on the floor so I think I will just install the beam mistakes jajajaja hope this turns up well

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Hey brother thanks for the question... and as for using your stock torsion arms, YES! Great question to, I'm sure lot's of people have that one. As for the drop spindles, you can use those to, even if your new beam isn't adjustable. The reason why people narrow the beam is to fit the tires under the fenders when using drop spindles. Would love to see some pics... Join the Facebook group and share!

@DuckmanCycles 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna send a couple beams to League City for you to narrow. Heheheeeeeeeeeeeeee!

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

Lol... thats funny, half the time I'm not completely sure things are going to work until they do... then I'm like dang... that WORKED!

@martinharris5017 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, did you find any noticeable stiffening of the suspension after narrowing the leaf stack?

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

No I would say the ride is just about as it would be stock, I do have an adjustable beam and 2.5 drop spindles as well.

@martinharris5017 3 жыл бұрын

@@JWClassicVW Thanks Jason. I'm only 1.5 inches static drop but I may go lower so it's handy to know, cheers :)

@chrisbeard5884 Жыл бұрын

Interesting what brake kit is that please.

@JWClassicVW Жыл бұрын

This brake kit is the Bad Brake kit from Airkewld... I did a video on it as well! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbecgJpn3a7cpXk.html

@dmck2533 4 жыл бұрын

Those jack stands part of the recall?

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Probably haven't checked yet...

@actualsurfer 3 жыл бұрын

That is most likely an inexpensive reamer and its good you got great results...However... There is a better way to use it. The typical method is to adjust it so it is slightly too small, take a pass, then increase the diameter and the cut slowly. In your case maybe 7-10 passes or more to do a 1/8" cut. You creep up on the press fit tolerances that you need. The result will be very round holes with uniform and parallel sides. Your reamer will also last a lot longer too.

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. this adjustable reamer was pretty cheap compared to something pro level. This was definitely my first time venturing into something like this and was pretty happy with the results considering. That is some good info there and 100% correct on making multiple passes... live and learn my friend.

@actualsurfer 3 жыл бұрын

@@JWClassicVW Thank you for putting yourself out there with a great subject and successful channel. It is not easy to do and takes great effort. Keep going, we are all learning from the work you are doing. I learned to use a reamer on bicycle seat tubes. I build custom bicycle frames and after welding the seat tube where the seat post enters, it is not to size and loses its roundness so you have to open it up again. Its a high precision operation to +- 0.02". Another tip with the reamer is to be very careful when adjusting or when disassembling them for cleaning. The blades are high carbon steel and very brittle. If you drop one, chances are it will break...ask me how I know! So adjustments should be 1/8 turn at a time.

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that man!! Means a lot!

@Buglife59 4 жыл бұрын

What brand drill bits sit you use for the ends

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the video description brother all info listed there. 😃😃

@Buglife59 4 жыл бұрын

I see t he Cambridge set but not the drill bit set

@cyprianskiba8768 2 жыл бұрын

Did you reuse the needle bearings in your beam? If yes, why did you choose that over just a Urethan bushing?

@JWClassicVW 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I kept the needle bearing, these are far superior "in my opinion" to the poly type inserts. There are some other bushing made of Delrin that are pretty nice.

@cyprianskiba8768 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your reply. It’s hard to decide what to replace my chopped beam with. I like the CB performance 2” narrowed with needle bearings and I like the Airkewld 4” narrowed but the bummer is no needle bearings

@JWClassicVW 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't experienced the Airkewld beams but they look awesome!

@cyprianskiba8768 2 жыл бұрын

@@JWClassicVW do you have an inner bushing in your beam that you have to replace? If yes, what tool is used for that?

@JWClassicVW 2 жыл бұрын

No inner bushing, just the bearing.

@mish4776 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to shorten you tie rods

@JWClassicVW Жыл бұрын

Nope.. I already had the tie rods for a 2" narrowed beam and those worked.

@Koloherides 3 жыл бұрын

I use my seat belts for steering lock

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea right there! I like it!

@antaklugom7389 2 жыл бұрын

What Beams are these.....? it doesn't look like Original Type 1 Beams.

@JWClassicVW 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not the original, it was an Empi 2 inch narrowed beam but I cut another 1.5 inches off both sides so now it's more like a 3.5 inch narrowed beam.

@bobtomica9614 8 ай бұрын

What does narrowing do to the bug?

@JWClassicVW 8 ай бұрын

This was needed for my VW because of the added offset added with the new front disc brakes. The narrowed beam allows the wheels and tires to fit under the fenders correctly.

@bobtomica9614 8 ай бұрын

@@JWClassicVW Again. Thanks for the education 🙂

@cyberctashdummy 4 жыл бұрын

What sway bar are using your 4" narrowed beam?

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Hey whats up Jack! Its a sway bar made for a 2" narrowed beam that I cut to fit. I also had heat and bend it just a little.

@cyberctashdummy 4 жыл бұрын

@@JWClassicVW cut how or is there a video i should go looking for . . . I'm swapping out my beam for a 4" narrowed beam and i want to run a swau bar also.

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

There is no video on it brother... wasn't sure it was going to work. I just cut about 1 inch off each side then bent at the end angle about another 10 degrees in.

@cyberctashdummy 4 жыл бұрын

@@JWClassicVW ok at least i have a direction to head on the sway bar ;-D

@Koloherides 3 жыл бұрын

dude I looked at a hundred sites for that tool ordered 2 different ones which ill send back now that you showed this. bitchen bud. for that I subed ya I gotta 61 double

@JWClassicVW 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Always happy when I can help out brother!

@nataliomaduro6320 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job done boy with all the description but that beam is not original for it looks

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

Yup not original, it is a 2" Narrowed beam that I narrowed about another 2"... so closer to a 4" narrowed beam now. 👍😎👍 Thanks for being here brother!

@nataliomaduro6320 4 жыл бұрын

@@JWClassicVW yes i like your videos that's educational for VW enthusiast i like and have video in my files thank again i will be waiting for other episodes

@JWClassicVW 4 жыл бұрын

@@nataliomaduro6320 Awesome brother!

@nataliomaduro6320 4 жыл бұрын

I will be busy with a mexican engine 1600 fuel injection to start Brake & lines new be made flywheel 4 to 8 dowel heavy duty press plate and header all that's to begin after a chemo therapy mean while change the fenders