In my case, i removed the axles 15 years ago and am now planning the reinstallation. The middle diameter of these axles is not tapered like stock axles. Swayaway super pro axles, 3 shorter type 1, 23 1116, pair. Vw rear irs suspension kit 3x3 trailing arms, 091 bus trans 930 cvs. Swing axle rear suspension was used in all beetles until 196869. Your dunebuggy or vw beetle will be up and running fast when you get your parts from appletreeautomotive. Youll find your best value of price, quality parts and service here at. Transaxle code guide the table below provides information that will allow for crossreferencing the transaxle code. Irs axles are 33 spline and available in lengths from 15 58. Vw transmission diagrams if you know the correct vw part numbers for the parts youre looking for thats always best.
Type 1 vw bug, beetle, karmann ghia 1962 thru 1968 type 3 squareback, fastback, notchback 1962 thru 1968 manx buggies 1962 thru 1968. This was a revolutionary invention in the automotive industry, allowing wheels to react to irregularities of road surfaces independently, and enable the vehicle to maintain a strong road holding. How to make a jig to adjust the shifter forks on a vw bugbeetle transmission. Empi 162401 chromoly swing axle wheel bearing axle spacer kit replacement for vw dune buggy bug baja ghia t1 suspension 4. Vw beetle 4967 vw karmann ghia 5667 vw bus 5067 vw type 3 6267 two or more may be required for each side. You see, when vw switched to the irs suspension they added two little brackets to the floorpan, just behind the torsion housings and on the outside of the framehorns, to support the new swingarms that were needed for the new suspension. Swing axle vs irs transmissions dune buggy warehouse. This is a remanufactured, stock vw swingaxle transmission for 1968 and older vw beetles and some ghias. Will the axle hold this or will i need to upgrade to a bus trans. New genuine vw axle tubes weddle industries racing. Swayaways volkswagen axles are manufactured from aircraft grade alloy steel, heattreated, and centerless ground.
Type 3s used 24 1116 length torsion bars up to 1968. Class 1 off road race cars usually use a rear suspension and transmission based of the irs vw concept. Installation and technical instructions for swayaway products. Aircooled vw t1 and t2 split screen gearbox reference table. These must be torqued to 253 footlbs per the vw book. Models up to 1958 were only swing axle and used 24 916 length torsion bars. Before i can explain how gear shifts are accomplished, lets get familiar with basic components using the same identification numbers in bentleys cutaway diagram. Totally different machine, but has the same concept. Volkswagen swing axle transmission 1962 thru 1968, 12 volt 4 speed manual gear box.
Fortunately, the design of the vw swing axle is such that the pinion gear is right in the center of the case. Unfortunately, there is no diagram in my haynes manual certainly not in muir that shows the assembly sequence. Vintage vw wiring diagrams repairing the wiring on your aircooled volkswagen can be one of the most complicated and challenging parts of the restoration process. I understand how to use a puller to pull the axle tube off of the axle with bearings still on, but i was wondering what the procedure is for putting the new bearings on. Swing axle transmission rear axle tube flange gasket most cars will use 4 to 6 gaskets per side part number. Transmission components scat vw volkswagen aftermarket. These are genuine vw replacement parts from vw of brazil. But if youre no sure, first select the appropriate diagram for your transmission, then choose the reference number for each part you want. It is likely that your vw s wiring has been tampered with by different owners over the years. Swingaxle transaxle parts check out s vw parts catalogs with products from tmi products, scat, techtonics, neuspeed, bosal exhaust, corbeau and more. Adding gaskets increases clearance and loosens axle tube. Vw stock swing axle transmission 19621968 moore parts. All data for years, ring and pinions, conversions and final drives for aircooled t1 transaxles, swing axle and irs.
A 67 trans will bolt into any torsion housing made after 62, and earlier ones if you change out the front mount bracket. Replace the entire axle or fix any broken part with the same top quality c. Irs independent rear suspension transmissions were used from 1969 and on. Of more general interest, is an explanation of how it works its magic as your change gears. You must trade a swing for swing, irs for irs, 12v for 12v and so on. The stock vw transaxles are able to take a lot of abuse and can be built to withstand high horsepower and heavy off road abuse. Unfortunately too, all i have are the parts and worse the hub parts are mixed in with the axle attachment parts behind the tube flange. Highperformance volkswagen axles for both irs and swing axle vehicles. Axle tube retainer gasket,3 mm for cars with swing axle transmissions.
Replacement rear axle nut fits later swing axle cars and all irs type 1 and 3. You get wholesale prices here and we ship worldwide where others wont. Swing axles transmissions can easily be identified by the enclosed swing axle tube with a single axle boot on the transmission end of the axle tube. The new axle tube kit is just what you need when building and installing a new swing axle transaxle in your car. Capitol drive milwaukee, wi 53212 800 5588955 fax 414 9632045 transmission west transmission west build vw transmissions to factoryspec and custom high performance, for offroad, sand and drag racing applications. This is your easiest, quickest and most convenient way to replace a malfunctioning transmission in your 1968 or older vw beetle or ghia.
Rack and pinions, torque generators, mounts and hardware. Since the side covers are both removable, it is possible to remove the differential and ring gear as a unit and install on the opposite side of the case. Vw rear irs suspension kit 3x3 trailing arms, 002 bus trans 930 cvs. Swing axles are available for drag cars, 6168 bug, and all type iii cvs. You will get your core money back after core is inspected and received in good rebuildable condition. These vw swing axles, type 1 1968 are 28 716 long, each. If you know the correct vw part numbers for the parts youre looking for thats always best. Installation and technical instructions for swayaway. The vw transaxle is fascinating study for the compactness of its design. Instant shipping estimate add to your cart with options selected stock status. Back then the vw aftermarket wasnt what it would later become and a corvair was a cheap way to double the power with a trip to the wrecking yard. Swing axle rear bearing installation i am just about to remove the trans axle with tubes attached 1967.
Whether its drag racing, sand or offroad, they will give you the dependability you need. I know bracing the trans axle and engine mounts helps out a but per gene bergs suggestions, but what else can i do. Classic vw bus straight swing axle conversion 2612. Avoid transmission damage with 4340 chromoly independent rear suspension race axles for your offroad or street vw. Make sure the drum doesnt rub on the backing plate. It allows for independent suspension for all four wheels and works well with the the low output aircooled vw powerplants. Replacement rear axle nut fits swing axle type 1 and 3 from 66 and earlier. Net, and i have a 69 std beetle with irs rear that i.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. How to install atomwerk drop or raise spring plates live demo duration. Install the transaxle by reversing the removal procedure. With 66 and earlier vehicles with short axles, you will find that the wheel may be too far inboard and may require spacing to prevent interference with the shock tower and spring plate typically. This oem vw rhino case comes setup for the late to bearing and to crosshaft bushings, but other than that its a direct replacement for vw beetle, ghia, and type 3 swing axle transmissions from 196169, and vw bus from 196167. The different torsion bar lengths fit in most if not all, it is the spring plates and end covers that do the adapting to the longer or shorter bars. Net, and i have a 69 std beetle with irs rear that i run in the hillclimb circuits in australia. So i have a 67 bug that im going to make into a baja, and im going to use a 2. Torsion bar is not visible view a 19461959 swing axle extends 3 on both sides view b 19601968 swing axle flush.
Dec 27, 2009 to fix this problem, take the outer thrust spacers off the swing axles the ones that the axle seal seals against and install them on the irs axles between the drum and the axle nut. If you are thinking about using a gl5 gear oil understand that it was designed for the automatic final drive only and for newer cars. Vehicles older than 1961 may require mounting modifications. The swing axle will fit the oval mounts but the irs needs to have a relief put in the round mounts for the cvs the forward transaxle mount. Swingaxle transaxle parts at evwparts vw parts for air. This is your easiest, quickest and most convenient way to replace a malfunctioning transmission in your 1969 or older vw beetle or ghia. A common mistake people make is to not torque these properly. Below is a list of all available instructions for swayaway products. We have been rebuilding vw transmissions for over 30 years and every rebuilt vw transmission goes thru a rigorous process of cleaning, inspecting, rebuilding and testing to ensure that it will function. Swing axle transmissions ran from 19461968 on a stock aircooled vw beetle or bug. New transaxles with a real 5 year warranty stock vw swing axle gear boxes with 5 year warranty. To fix this problem, take the outer thrust spacers off the swing axles the ones that the axle seal seals against and install them on the irs axles between the drum and the axle nut. The oem kit comes with a pair of brand new complete oem axle tubes with long end castings installed and a pair of quality short axle end castings for those of you running the short axles. Appletree automotive offers a complete line of vw transmission swing axles.
Early style buses also used standard beetle transaxles with reduction boxes on the hubs. The axles are made from 4340 chromoly and feature high strength cold formed rolled splines. Refer to the irs rear suspension for directions with regards to the bumpstop plate. Suspension tuning tips for type 1 swingaxle beetles, irs beetles and buggies street and autox my name is greg ward, i am a guest writer for aircooled. Irs stub axle splines are the same as long axle long spline 68 swing axle type 3 swing axle. The reason for this difference is the presence of reduction gears on the rear of the transporter. Take the guess work out of your parts list and order one of empis vw i. A swing axle is a simple type of independent rear wheel suspension designed and patented by edmund rumpler in 1903. T1 rear suspension types free vw technical guide from limebug. Sourced direct from vw, these are 12000cc units as fitted to late swing axle beetles, with a final drive ratio of 4. All the decisions and aspects of when you are either rebuilding a transaxle, or exchanging it.
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