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« on: June 27, 2016, 17:19:10 pm »

I need some 1 inch narrowed A arms and I'm having a hard time finding somewhere to buy them. Anyone got any ideas who in the UK I should talk to?
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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2016, 17:31:20 pm »

 Sure Wayne Allman did Steve and Adeles outlaw flat four race car
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2016, 20:01:52 pm »

Thanks Lee,  I'll give him a shout.
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2016, 06:53:33 am »

Hi Baz

Are you referring to moving the bearing carrier inside the arm or another method ?

Jim Wotton at vee-dubs in welling did mine.

Leec is correct about Wayne Allman carrying this out too

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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2016, 11:04:10 am »

Yep moving the bearing carrier inwards. Been trying Wayne but no answer, will try Jim too.

Cheers
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2016, 14:13:26 pm »

Hi,

I'm also interested to buy a set...If you have some information just ler me know please...

Cheers,

Nico
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2016, 21:09:18 pm »

Hi,

I'm also interested to buy a set...If you have some information just ler me know please...

Cheers,

Nico

I'm still trying to get someone to do mine,  both guys mentioned above are too busy to commit to doing them anytime soon.

Thinking of making a jig and doing them at work with some skilled help.
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2016, 06:22:59 am »

http://www.germanlook.net/html/tech/Tech12NarrowingIRSArms.php
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2016, 17:18:29 pm »

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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2016, 17:22:34 pm »

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« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2016, 17:29:25 pm »

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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2016, 17:33:18 pm »

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« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2016, 22:38:34 pm »

I have only just clicked back on this thread just now, hadn't seen the last few posts from speedwell.

Thanks dude,  that article is a great help.
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2016, 06:58:02 am »

Hi Baz
Not many pictures but you probably get the idea from speedwells pictures - https://www.airkewld.com/kb_results.asp?ID=15

There was also an article on Germanlook.net but parts of the site I can't seem to access on my phone - have a look in the tech section.

Thanks
Darren
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« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2016, 08:51:46 am »

Hi Baz
Not many pictures but you probably get the idea from speedwells pictures - https://www.airkewld.com/kb_results.asp?ID=15

There was also an article on Germanlook.net but parts of the site I can't seem to access on my phone - have a look in the tech section.

Thanks
Darren


Hi darren

That jig on airkewled looks easy enough to make,  reckon I could get one made up at work.



The bracket that holds the bearing carrier needs to be adjustable though surely?  Or needs a 25mm spacer to align the carrier in new position?
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« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2016, 11:51:45 am »

my jig uses a stock stub axle, i let the carrier slide in on the axle after its cut loose, that way it stays centered
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« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2016, 12:09:07 pm »

my jig uses a stock stub axle, i let the carrier slide in on the axle after its cut loose, that way it stays centered

Clever Smiley
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« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2016, 08:41:38 am »

Do you have to narrow the drive shafts too?
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« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2016, 10:49:35 am »

you have to use narrowed axles or two right side automatic type 3 axles (these are shorter, but hard to find), the stub axles dont have to be modified
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« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2016, 13:05:04 pm »

you have to use narrowed axles or two right side automatic type 3 axles (these are shorter, but hard to find), the stub axles dont have to be modified

Cheers Karl, do you have any idea who supplies these in the UK? that's if you are UK based of course.
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« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2016, 18:54:04 pm »

i´m in austria  Grin
custom axles are the only way i think
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« Reply #21 on: October 04, 2016, 20:36:58 pm »

i´m in austria  Grin
custom axles are the only way think

Nowhere near the UK then  Grin Grin Grin

Pierside seem to list a lot of different lengths:

http://www.piersideparts.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=VWP&Offset=16&Sortby=name-asc&Category_Code=AXLE&char=&show=
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« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2016, 20:40:57 pm »

i´m in austria  Grin
custom axles are the only way think

Nowhere near the UK then  Grin Grin Grin

Pierside seem to list a lot of different lengths:

http://www.piersideparts.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=VWP&Offset=16&Sortby=name-asc&Category_Code=AXLE&char=&show=

http://www.piersideparts.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=VWP&Product_Code=MB90-6906&Category_Code=AXLE

These are what's needed but at that price plus shipping and customs it's probably best getting custom ones somewhere over here.

I'm on the lookout too but haven't been looking too hard yet, still a ways off needing them yet Wink

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« Reply #23 on: October 05, 2016, 06:47:42 am »

My bearing housings AND arm mounting points have been moved inwards so I'll be needing some short (probably custom length) shafts.

My first call will be to Pete at Cogbox  Wink

Thanks
Darren
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« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2016, 06:11:46 am »

.....or two right side automatic type 3 axles (these are shorter, but hard to find),....
Other side, Karl.  The left one is the short side.  26mm shorter than a Beetle axle.
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« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2016, 07:07:44 am »

oops, my bad
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« Reply #26 on: September 08, 2018, 19:32:20 pm »

I know this is an old thread but interested to know whether anyone in UK offers service to move hub inbound an inch for IRS.
Want to get some high offset mags underneath a squareback - thx
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« Reply #27 on: September 08, 2018, 19:51:12 pm »

I can do them,I have a jig and done some for couple cars now, got another pair to do next month, max I have moved them is 20mm but don't see why they cant be moved a little more

cheers Richie
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« Reply #28 on: September 08, 2018, 23:53:23 pm »

Good to know Richie - thanks.
I will measure up and see where things will end up at 20-25mm
will get back to you...
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« Reply #29 on: September 10, 2018, 07:09:10 am »

i have found that not all irs arms are the same, with some you can move the carrier in 20mm, with some 25mm or anything inbetween
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