reduction box blues

smoothbus · Post by **smoothbus** » Wed Apr 10, 2002 8:33 pm

I want to get rid of my reduction boxes..but I am finding it hard to find a complete kit. Does anyone have a complete list of parts I need to change my 58 stock bus. I want to use a freeway flyer trany in it.
Thanks
Chris

Pillow · Post by **Pillow** » Thu Apr 11, 2002 1:59 pm

A freeway flier + the ellimination of the RGBs might make your gears too tall. The bus tranny already has a higher 4th than the beetle w/o RGBs. Swap the R&P and roll with the bus tranny.

There ought to be loads of kits cheap for the RGB ellimination. Check Old Speed, Bus Boys, and Wolfgang Int. Heck for $350 just buy the whole thing out right because it is not worth your time to hunt for "scraps".

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Adrian Pillow
'66 VW Westfalia - "Biscuit"
'67 VW Deluxe Westfakia - "Dino"
'79 Porsche 911 SC - "Cochese"

smoothbus · Post by **smoothbus** » Thu Apr 11, 2002 8:19 pm

so which one of the kits from wolfgang should i buy?
swing axle rear lowering kit..
or
bus IRS kit?
thanks
chris

Pillow · Post by **Pillow** » Fri Apr 12, 2002 3:30 pm

It depends what you want to do with your bus as to what kit is right for you.

I like the IRS conversion from Old Speed but it is a PITA compared to the swing axle kit. I am planning some serious mods so what is right for me could not fit the bill for you.

Be warned that once the rear is dropped the front will also need dropped with an adjuster kit. More $ and PITA.

It adds up quick so do not expect an "el cheepo" swap.

There are some good articles in the Euro Look area as well.

Later,

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Adrian Pillow
'66 VW Westfalia - "Biscuit"
'67 VW Deluxe Westfakia - "Dino"
'79 Porsche 911 SC - "Cochese"