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« on: December 17, 2007, 17:06:07 pm »

Link Pin Spindle Question? Hi Guys Dose Anyone know what year VW changed the Link Pin Spindles? the early spindles are about one inch longer then the later one but I dont know the year they changed them, splits and ovals had the longer ones but I dont know if 58,59,60's are long or short, I know 61 to 64 are the shorter ones anyone know for sure?  when using BRM's on an early spindle the front cap dont fit  some guys leave the grease caps off and I have seen a square hole put in the BRM Cap for the Speedo Cable .
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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2007, 17:28:53 pm »

I think the change was made in 60
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« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2007, 18:29:04 pm »

the shoes and drums change in 58, think it was then by about 10mm each side
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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2007, 18:50:35 pm »

Thanks For the Replys I Just Called BFY in Orange the Link Pin Spindles are all the same its the Drum thats differnt  57 and older have a longer snout on the drum which makes the grease cap and speedo cable stick out futher plus the shoes and backing plates are differnt on 57 and Older  Thanks for the Input I got My Answer. Grin
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