JBugs - 1963 VW Beetle - Front Link Pin Beam Removal

We're back with a brand new project. In these next set of videos we will be focusing on the front end of our 1963 Resto Custom VW Beetle. Follow along as we walk you through how to remove the front link pin beam. This is the first step to lowering, narrowing and adding stopping power to our front end.

Intro 0:00
Wheel Removal: 0:40
Brake System Removal: 1:00
Tie Rod Removal: 1:32
Link Pin Removal: 1:42
Steering System Removal: 2:12
Sway Bar Removal: 2:56
Control Arm Removal: 3:12
Link Pin Beam Removal: 3:54

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Tools used in this video:

Wheel Chocks
Jack
Jack Stands
Lug Wrench
Linesman Pliers
Hammer
Crescent Wrench
Flathead Screwdriver
13mm Wrench
17mm Wrench
19mm Wrench
3/8" or 1/2" Ratchet
13mm Socket
15mm Socket
17mm Socket
19mm Socket
8mm Allen Key

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The parts used in this video are:

No parts used as this was just a removal, no installation.

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[RBlvrfx]

Just removed mine using this video. The cotter pins in the steering coupler were a royal PITA. Everything else was straight forward. I did leave the control arms, spindles and disc brakes on the beam and lowered solo as a whole unit with floor jack. Thanks for the videos!

[vza]

Looking forward to next installment already.

[blakeerdmann]

Is there a certain way to align the steering box on a new beam? My old beam had a little locating tab welded onto it the new beam does not. I measured the degree of the steering box with my old band perfectly level and then attached the steering box at the same angle to the new beam before installation. Not sure if this is the correct way or not. Any tips?

[markrush]

my question with the 2"narrowed beam and disc brakes, is there going to be rubbing issues?