JBugs - 1963 VW Beetle - Link Pin Spindle Rebuild

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Rebuilding link pin spindles is a difficult and time consuming job. Follow along as we walk you through how to properly break apart and put back together a link pin spindle system.

Intro 0:00
Spindle Disassembly: 1:10
Spindle Reassembly: 2:35

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*Tools used in this video:

Bench Vise
Hammer
6" 1/2" Drive Extension
12" 1/2" Drive Extension
6" 3/8" Drive Extension
Various 1/2" Drive Sockets**
Various 3/8" Drive Sockets**
Closed End Wrench
Flat Metal File
VW 224 King Pin Reamer Tool
Angle Grinder

*The Tools we used were not the ideal tools used for this job, but did get the job done. Short of the specialized reamer, all the other tools used are common hand tools that you most likely have in your garage. Please note, the specialized reamer tool is not sold by JBugs.

**Sockets used for the outer diameter size not nut size

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The parts used in this video are:

VW King Pin Set (111498021)

VW Link Pin Set (111498051A)

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I just finished replacing link pin bushings. Aligning along the theme of shade tree tools. I found using a 5" x 1/2" carriage bolt 2- 1/2" nuts a heavy duty angle grinder nut fits the recess perfectly. 1-3/4" wrench, 1-3/8 short 3/4" s socket, and a 12" crescent .and a bench vise, and that's it. No hammers used or harmed in this procedure. The 1/2" bolt was my press.

oscarmeyer

I installed the 2 1/2” dropped spindles, then took my car to the tyre shop for alignment, after that I drove the car for about 6 months, but wasn’t really happy about the ride, the decreased turning circle, bouncy rear end, harsh ride up front, our roads are shit in Australia, I finally decided to remove them, and fit the original ones back in. Thanks for this informative video, I’m sure it helps lots of people out there.

letsbefrank

Thank you for putting out all the great informative videos they realy help

davemcaferty

I wish I saw this video before installing my aftermarket spindles! I couldn't make a full turn to the right because the spindle was was binding up on the carrier. I had to take the beam apart and hit the spindle with an angle grinder. But this being my first time building a beam, figuring out what was wrong took forever. I thought I had a bad steering box, I was checking my pitman arm, my tie rods... took me a month to figure out!

johnwarfn