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  1. Junior Member dunkelxson's Avatar
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    08-06-2012 04:38 AM #1
    I've been reading about how 3 bolt drops lower... How do I know which I have and is I have 2 bolt how do I make it 3 bolt

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    08-06-2012 06:19 AM #2
    The easiest way to know if you have a 3 bolt or 2 bolt is stick your head under the car and look.

    To swap between the setups you need spindles, control arms and struts

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    08-11-2012 03:02 PM #3
    74 I believe has the later 2 bolt suspension.

  4. 08-11-2012 08:33 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by 71sbeetle View Post
    74 I believe has the later 2 bolt suspension.
    Unless I have owned it

    Here are some pictures for you...
    71-73 3 bolt Suspension



    74+ 2 bolt suspension


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    08-11-2012 11:46 PM #5
    And to think I was thinking of swapping from 3 to 2 bolt lol ..... that's until I found a set of European disc brake spindles for the 1302


    Topline 001 by 71sbeetle, on Flickr


    Topline 002 by 71sbeetle, on Flickr

  6. 08-12-2012 06:51 AM #6
    I have em on mine (All 4 wheels!)

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    08-14-2012 07:17 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by gsusmaniac View Post
    I have em on mine (All 4 wheels!)
    Yeah but do you have OEM front disc spindles?

  8. 08-14-2012 07:39 PM #8
    Nope All AirKewld Customs

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