1967 Vw Bug Z Bar
Vw provided the z bar at nearly the same time ralph nader was cracking down on the corvair for it s dangerous swingaxle handling traits.
1967 vw bug z bar. Guides sleeves and bushings that you will need to complete this task. I thought i had sourced one but when it arrived it was the later 68 on style. Inexpensive bushing kits are available from go fast parts vendors that let you shim your factory stock vw z bar to make it act full time rather than just in extremes. Chevy camaro chevelle el camino upper alternator bracket big block caeg6768 1.
To complicate things the equalizer spring goes by many names making it elusive to what its true function really is. Jay salser on march 8 2017. I have a 1967 vw type1 beetle that was missing the z bar that was introduced in 1967. Last year i purchased a z bar set on line that was identified as one for a 1967.
His thesis called for loading the z bar by altering the travel space at the. 1967 vintage volkswagen beetle z bar. Does anyone have or know where i might find the vertical bar that fits on the rear z bar or anti roll bar of my 67 model year 1500 beetle. I decided to sort these and at least learn their names and part numbers.
Vw beetle rear stabilizer bar this bar is original used german they originally came on 67 68 beetles only. Sale is for z bar only. Both 356 s and fourmula v s commonly used z bars to improve the handleing of thier cars albiet without the built in play of the vw system. The z bar does everything right pushing the outer rear wheel up when cornering as it tries to drop yet adds no rear roll resistance to cause oversteer.
At some point i accumulated some z bar equalizer spring components. Free shipping to the lower 48. Rear anti roll bar z bar and sway bar. This kit includes all of the damping rings stops.
This air cooled vw z bar kit contains all the bushings that you need to rebuild both sides of your z bar restore the factory style anti sway system on the rear of your vw. Jay salser does it again folks. 1967 1968 z bar bushing kit. Many many 67 beetle owners around the world appreciate the fruits of your labor.
I also purchased a basket case 67 vw for parts.