Beam conversion

[Jonesy]

Anyone know where a guy can find a tutorial or some coaching on how to convert a beam car front to an “L” arm style long travel? Not asking for handouts. Just some tips/tricks or how to’s… Thanks in advance

 

[ScottJ24]

Anyone know where a guy can find a tutorial or some coaching on how to convert a beam car front to an “L” arm style long travel? Not asking for handouts. Just some tips/tricks or how to’s… Thanks in advance

Are you looking for something like this? I built this for my car probably 10 years ago. It worked very good. I used the standard combo spindles from Pacific Customs. But it can be changed to work with any spindle. I can probably find the cut files for them depending on what you are going to use for spindles and steering rack.

 

[Jonesy]

Are you looking for something like this? I built this for my car probably 10 years ago. It worked very good. I used the standard combo spindles from Pacific Customs. But it can be changed to work with any spindle. I can probably find the cut files for them depending on what you are going to use for spindles and steering rack.

Yes sir! Or the style that connects to the b column

 

[ScottJ24]

Yes sir! Or the style that connects to the b column

This is the only style I have. I guess you could use just 1 of the bulkheads and build the arms to suit your chassis. I like the way this suspension rides much better.

 

[Rockwood]

Yes sir! Or the style that connects to the b column

Biggest bummer there is clearance for larger tires and compromised steering angle.

 

[Grease Monkey]

Wasn't Mosebuilt the go to for this conversion?

 

[Kraut_n_Rice]

There are kits available. I think it was TabZone that had one, but I don't see it as a kit now. Just individual parts.

A Arm Kit-Dual Shock | nicholsfab2

This center mounted a-arm kit, can be a great up-grade from your stock VW beam suspention. Designed to graft on to your stock pan, it can be installed on Baja bug, Manx, or sand rail. Ships raw

www.nicholsfab.net

 

[J Alper]

I had on the old site a full build process,
If you are doing a leading edge car,

I have some buggy works arms you can have,

you will need the Spindles, latest rage sells them or like like @Kraut_n_Rice said Tabzone,
I did the Tabzone front bulk head,
or you can use Send Cut Send,

 

[ranman5608]

Check out DIY offroad they have cut files for entire bulkhead front ends. with drawings to make it all very easy.

 

[Jonesy]

I had on the old site a full build process,
If you are doing a leading edge car,

I have some buggy works arms you can have,

you will need the Spindles, latest rage sells them or like like @Kraut_n_Rice said Tabzone,
I did the Tabzone front bulk head,
or you can use Send Cut Send,

I’d be interested in more info

 

[Jonesy]

There are kits available. I think it was TabZone that had one, but I don't see it as a kit now. Just individual parts.

A Arm Kit-Dual Shock | nicholsfab2

This center mounted a-arm kit, can be a great up-grade from your stock VW beam suspention. Designed to graft on to your stock pan, it can be installed on Baja bug, Manx, or sand rail. Ships raw

www.nicholsfab.net

Not sure if they are available? Website was updated last in 2023. However, I do have a contact email sent to them.

 

[Jonesy]

Are you looking for something like this? I built this for my car probably 10 years ago. It worked very good. I used the standard combo spindles from Pacific Customs. But it can be changed to work with any spindle. I can probably find the cut files for them depending on what you are going to use for spindles and steering rack.

Yes! If I could find a complete “kit,” would be perfect

 

[Jtmoney714]

Yes! If I could find a complete “kit,” would be perfect

Inquire with Joel Garside on instagram. He has a complete J-arm kit he sells and can hook you up with hubs too. I forget how much the kit is but I remember it’s pretty cost effective. Wilkey put it on his latest Baja bug build.

 

[Jonesy]

Inquire with Joel Garside on instagram. He has a complete J-arm kit he sells and can hook you up with hubs too. I forget how much the kit is but I remember it’s pretty cost effective. Wilkey put it on his latest Baja bug build.

Do you have a link to him on IG? I’ve searched a few but, nothing much came up

 

[Jonesy]

Inquire with Joel Garside on instagram. He has a complete J-arm kit he sells and can hook you up with hubs too. I forget how much the kit is but I remember it’s pretty cost effective. Wilkey put it on his latest Baja bug build.

Disregard. I think I found him. Thanks again