Vw Beetle Z Bar
Guides sleeves and bushings that you will need to complete this task.
Vw beetle z bar. What the z bar does not do is limit the simultaneous downward movement of the axles tubes but vw did alter the camber of the rear wheels to limit the negative effects of this. Just giving a explanation hot to install a vw beetle z bar rear suspension. Br free shipping to the lower 48. Jay salser on march 8 2017.
Vw provided the z bar at nearly the same time ralph nader was cracking down on the corvair for it s dangerous swingaxle handling traits. Vw beetle rear stabilizer bar br br this bar is original used german br they originally came on 67 68 beetles only. Both 356 s and fourmula v s commonly used z bars to improve the handleing of thier cars albiet without the built in play of the vw system. 1967 1968 z bar bushing kit.
The z bar can be made to replicate the cc characteristics by removing the inherent play in the linkage. Many many 67 beetle owners around the world appreciate the fruits of your labor. Jay salser does it again folks. Used on 67 and 68 beetles and type 3s to improve handling in corners or under a heavy load before the introduction of irs.
This air cooled vw z bar kit contains all the bushings that you need to rebuild both sides of your z bar restore the factory style anti sway system on the rear of your vw. Br br sale is for z bar only. We serve the vw parts and vw tech needs of owners of aircooled type 1 vw beetle karmann ghia type 181 thing type 2 volkswagen bus type 3 vw squareback fastback squareback and type 411 412. I decided to sort these and at least learn their names and part numbers.
Does anyone have or know where i might find the vertical bar that fits on the rear z bar or anti roll bar of my 67 model year 1500 beetle. I thought i had sourced one but when it arrived it was the later 68 on style. At some point i accumulated some z bar equalizer spring components.