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==4 bolt drums on Thing Spindles?"==
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:28 am
by MNAirHead
Please confirm that 70s 4 bolt drums bolt straight onto thing spindles..
I'm concerned that bearings could be different.
T.
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:01 pm
by Marc
Only if the drums/inner bearings came off early `68 spindles could there be an issue. From March `68 up all Type I (including 181) and III bearings are the same.
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:05 pm
by Towel Rail
There have been a LOT of threads here and at theSamba recently about using 4-lug parts instead of 5-lug on the Thing and early Beetle. The stigma must be lifting...
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:07 pm
by MNAirHead
Long story short... I'm changing directions on a project.. instead of twisting a beam, am using 181 spindles.. could have popped the drums out of my thing.. knew someone would know an answer.
Tim
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:23 pm
by Kubelmann
I have the following available 2 full sets of new factory VW (made in Mexico) 4 x 130 15" wheels. One set has 4 wheels the other has 5 to include a spare. I also have a set of 4 ~ 4x130 to wide five (5 x 205) wheel adapters. One pair of the adapter are mounted OEG 5 x 205 15" VW wheels. Some of the wheels have very minor curb rash so they are available at a bargain price.