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tugtug · 01-31-2007, 09:45 PM

ok..i have a 69 vw bug that i am bajaing and i have the irs rear end...and i need to now the best way to lift the rear end with out messing anything up..so plz..if you can help me..plz do..thnx..

camo · 01-31-2007, 11:30 PM

with the IRS you adjust ride height by clocking the torsion bars and spring plate. as far as "messing things up " raising ride height will require you to compensate for new angles that will effect everything from your center of gravity to your axle and cv joint operating angles. one thing always leads to another. I suggest you reserch the topic until you understand everything going on with the suspension. there are many degrees of aftermarket parts available to upgrade your suspension from mild to wild. just reclocking your stock parts is not going to net you much gain.

FatCity · 02-01-2007, 12:38 AM

This book will tell you every thing you need to know, as long as you just want to beat up a Baja and have the time of your life. If you want to suck all the fun out of it, then research it like camo said. (I'm all about the book)
http://www.amazon.com/Baja-Bugs-Bugg.../dp/0895861860

camo · 02-01-2007, 03:12 AM

does that count as "messing everythig up" ?

GoodTimes · 02-01-2007, 07:02 AM

They rock race too. Those jeeps had nothing on a Baja.

tugtug · 02-01-2007, 09:18 PM

holy shit...that looks like fun..im really wanting to to baja mine out..im cutting everything to morrow with the plazma...i hope i cut the right shit..becouse i really have no idea wut im doing....and im taking it the me using a used baja kit for my first is a bad idea..becouse i have no sementions........well thnx guys....if i have any questions, im going to ask..and i will have them..so be ready...thnx..

onetoncv · 02-02-2007, 10:57 AM

If you find your self later on needing more angle then the bus or bug c/v's will allow we are making new axles for these- they get allot of angle and work well- Jess

b2dude · 02-02-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetoncv

If you find your self later on needing more angle then the bus or bug c/v's will allow we are making new axles for these- they get allot of angle and work well- Jess

where is that buggy from? got a full pic of it?

tugtug · 02-08-2007, 06:45 PM

ok..if i put air shocks or coil overs..will they give me the hight to clear 31's..i really want to a all out bad ass desert racing baja bug...and i want it to be clen and cheap...so when i beat the shit out of it..i wont be giving an arm and a leg to fix it..do any of you have any suggestions on what i should do?

FatCity · 02-08-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tugtug

..i really want to do an all out bad ass desert racing baja bug...and i want it to be clean and cheap

any suggestions on what i should do?

S-can that idea, and dont abuse the smilies

01-31-2007, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
tugtug Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40247 Location: minnesota in winter cali in summer Posts: 46	a kid who needs help with a baja rear end ok..i have a 69 vw bug that i am bajaing and i have the irs rear end...and i need to now the best way to lift the rear end with out messing anything up..so plz..if you can help me..plz do..thnx..

02-01-2007, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
FatCity Adnimistrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2870 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 2,424	This book will tell you every thing you need to know, as long as you just want to beat up a Baja and have the time of your life. If you want to suck all the fun out of it, then research it like camo said. (I'm all about the book) http://www.amazon.com/Baja-Bugs-Bugg.../dp/0895861860 __________________ FatCity Off-Road Racing

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GoodTimes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43562 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 543	They rock race too. Those jeeps had nothing on a Baja. __________________ Filarski Bros

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01-31-2007, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
camo No comment Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 4 Location: Rubicon Posts: 27,084 Blog Entries: 1	with the IRS you adjust ride height by clocking the torsion bars and spring plate. as far as "messing things up " raising ride height will require you to compensate for new angles that will effect everything from your center of gravity to your axle and cv joint operating angles. one thing always leads to another. I suggest you reserch the topic until you understand everything going on with the suspension. there are many degrees of aftermarket parts available to upgrade your suspension from mild to wild. just reclocking your stock parts is not going to net you much gain.

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camo No comment Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 4 Location: Rubicon Posts: 27,084 Blog Entries: 1	does that count as "messing everythig up" ?

02-01-2007, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
tugtug Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40247 Location: minnesota in winter cali in summer Posts: 46	holy shit...that looks like fun..im really wanting to to baja mine out..im cutting everything to morrow with the plazma...i hope i cut the right shit..becouse i really have no idea wut im doing....and im taking it the me using a used baja kit for my first is a bad idea..becouse i have no sementions........well thnx guys....if i have any questions, im going to ask..and i will have them..so be ready...thnx..

02-08-2007, 06:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
tugtug Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40247 Location: minnesota in winter cali in summer Posts: 46	ok..if i put air shocks or coil overs..will they give me the hight to clear 31's..i really want to a all out bad ass desert racing baja bug...and i want it to be clen and cheap...so when i beat the shit out of it..i wont be giving an arm and a leg to fix it..do any of you have any suggestions on what i should do?