Beetle rear wheels dropping when jacking

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stujamuk

Discussion Starter · Oct 1, 2006

Hi,

I have noticed this for a wile but never did anything but i suppose there could be a problem needs addressing here.

When I jack up the rear (both sides) of my 1970 beetle one rear wheel drops a bit as usual but the other drops far more. Is there a problem? Any ideas?

Also any idea what kind of suspension a 1970 1500 has? I havent tackled the suspension before so dont know the ins and outs yet.

Many thanks :hangloose

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tofufi

· #2 · Oct 1, 2006

the "drop" is normal - due to the design of the suspension. I would have expected both wheels to drop equally though - does the car sit level (at the back, both sides the same height), and are both rear shocks the same?

In theory it will be more noticeable in a lowered bug.

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stujamuk

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 1, 2006

Thanks,

Yes on a totally level ground on axle stands the wheels are quite obviously different heights. not just an inch or so either.

I have not had the car that long but it was totally stock so i would assume the shocks are the same length but i will check.

I know the wheels drop when you jack the car but the passenger side is really dropping!

thanks :hangloose

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Frampy

· #4 · Oct 1, 2006

stujamuk said:
totally level ground on axle stands the wheels are quite obviously different heights. not just an inch or so either.

What about with the wheels on, sat on level ground, as if you're about to get in it and drive off?
Dos it sit lower on one side or tother at the back?

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stujamuk

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 1, 2006

No, it seems to be pretty level when on the ground. If it is different its not noticable.

thanks :hangloose

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Moby5153

· #6 · Oct 1, 2006

Jack it up and look at this bit just in front of the rear wheels. Does one of the springplates drop right over the stop, or are they both resting on the stop as the pic shows?

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stujamuk

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 1, 2006

I will check that. It sound as if that could be it.

If it is what can be done?

Thabks :hangloose

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Moby5153

· #8 · Oct 1, 2006

stujamuk said:
I will check that. It sound as if that could be it.

If it is what can be done?

Check the cover plates on the ends of the springplates are identical both sides and that the four bolts holding them on are tight. Best do that and re-post.

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