Our IRS kit is really simple.
Except for custom trailing
arm shackles and spring plates this kit uses all
stock type one IRS rear end parts.
If you don't feel like
buying our parts feel free to use this info to
do it your self.
To start you will need
the Wagenswest IRS shackles and custom cut bus
spring plates with spacers. You will also need
to round up a set of type one trailing arms, stock
axles, and transmission you also need all of the
fasteners/nuts and bolts used on the bug.
Some things to consider
#1 removing the gas tank, #2 you will need to
relocate the heater cables to make room for CV
joints, #3 you will need to relocate your brake
lines to make room for the trailing arm shackles,
I am sure you will find a couple more.
Image #1 You will need
to trim your trailing arms ware they mount to
the spring plates at about a 45 degree angle as
seen in the picture, the reason you will need
to trim this part is to keep it from hitting the
torsion housing because the trailing arms will
now be bolted to the inside of the spring plates.
The trailing arms now bolt on the inside of the
spring plates this is because the bus spring plates
sit farther apart than the bug and we want to
use stock axles as well as be able to run aluminum
wheels IE BRM's ECT. The spacer plate that we
provide goes in between the spring plate and trailing
arm.
Image #2 You will need
to trim some of the under carriage as seen marked
in the picture (if you don't plan on totally slamming
the bus you don't need to fully notch the top
frame you can get away with just trimming the
lip) You will need to trim on both side's but
Before you notch out the passenger side you will
want to pull back the wiring harness so you don't
sever it (not fun) If you do end up fully notching
the top frame rail you may want to box the open
frame in as seen in image #3.
Image #4 when installing
the trailing arm shackles you will want to push
them as close to the frame horns as possible and
set them at a slight upward angle, later you may
want to adjust your camber by increasing or decreasing
this angle.
Now you should be ready
to bolt on your trailing arms and spring plates,
I have found that the best way to set the height
rite is to eyeball the spring plates and mount
everything loosely set the bus on the ground and
roll it back and forth with your buddy in the
back to simulate the weight of the motor, if you
like how it sits bolt it up, if not adjust it
again.
If you have a question
email help@wagenswest.com
