installing a DubFab IRS kit on Split VW Bus Part 1

We finally have the majority of parts to start the IRS conversion on my split VW Bus. It's been a long wait, but the results will be worth it for sure. In the first video we tackle the installation of the main suspension components, and the stub axles too. lots to do so let's quit talking about it and get to doing it.
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Пікірлер: 28

  • @aircooledvw62
    @aircooledvw625 ай бұрын

    I did the type E motor sports IRS conversion on a 58 2 years ago. Artigas trans. Rides so smooth wheels sit straight up.

  • @charley249
    @charley2496 ай бұрын

    Great video will be a big help on my 59 resto

  • @vwmcgraw
    @vwmcgraw7 ай бұрын

    Cool video! Thanks for the good information.

  • @xlpinell
    @xlpinell7 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed the video and after seeing the Bus in person it’s fair to say the attention to detail in your work is second to none! Respect!

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @joshuahonel7321
    @joshuahonel73217 ай бұрын

    Yea man!!! Great work

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    7 ай бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @WolfHausMotorwerks
    @WolfHausMotorwerks7 ай бұрын

    👍👍

  • @Sellmyowngranmother
    @Sellmyowngranmother5 ай бұрын

    Great video dude, really helped me 👍

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @JMC8415
    @JMC84157 ай бұрын

    So Dubfab made the arms too? Side note, we should talk to 034 Motorsports or UroTuning. They both make their own rubber mounts for the watercooled work but use a stiffer solid rubber for their motor mounts and strut mounts. I bet they could easily make these kind of higher durometer engine mounts!

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    7 ай бұрын

    The shackles, trailing arms and springplates are DubFab.

  • @QuillsVWsurgeryUK
    @QuillsVWsurgeryUK7 ай бұрын

    Some nice looking parts going in 😀

  • @danielmurray120
    @danielmurray1207 ай бұрын

    Great video as usual GT. Learn something from every one!

  • @JoeMomma-mx8ek
    @JoeMomma-mx8ek7 ай бұрын

    I really dig your channel! No B.S., just solid work ethic & advice. I have a ‘62 Porsche 356, and was wondering if you also work on old Porsches?

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    7 ай бұрын

    I do not. I’ve worked on a few when I turned wrenches at Beetle Barn. Very similar platforms.

  • @TBGaels32
    @TBGaels323 ай бұрын

    Cool video. I’m curious if you could use the 3x3 boxed arms on a bus even if doing a IRS conversion on the early bus like you can on the type 1 bugs if doing a Baja style build.

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m sure it’s possible with the right mods and fabrication.

  • @crewcab1964
    @crewcab196427 күн бұрын

    Great video, very informative. What the model number for the Wilwood caliper you are using for the rear?

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    26 күн бұрын

    That are the new EMPI direct replacement for their standard caliper. With e brake.

  • @MrBriggsy70
    @MrBriggsy707 ай бұрын

    Great Video, I'm from CANADA does it get that Cold in LV to use a Heater LOL

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    7 ай бұрын

    We get to the 30-40’s F. The heater is mostly for camping.

  • @vr6mars
    @vr6mars4 ай бұрын

    Sorry for the dumb question. Which Bowden tube sleeve are you using. Im doing IRS conversion on a 65 bus. Great Channel by the way. Your Bus is Sick!!!!

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    4 ай бұрын

    I’m using the stock for 62 Bowden tube. Part # 311721361.

  • @vr6mars

    @vr6mars

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Demop_VW_garage
    @Demop_VW_garage7 ай бұрын

    Interesting you guys in the states seem to do most irs conversions with beetle arms, no one uses 68/70 bay window arms and drums?

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    7 ай бұрын

    These areas were modified for 2” drop and 1 3/4” narrow for my narrowed torsion housing. Michael is working on a Bay arm kit.

  • @the_Wagen

    @the_Wagen

    7 ай бұрын

    Also. T-1 arms are more readily available. 👍🏽