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Last post by Calimus
Fri May 22, 2020 2:09 pm
Helpful Brake Hint.
by
Briano1234 »
Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:53 pm
T'was the day before Christmas, and low and behold I lost a wheel Cylinder... No worries I had a spare.
Getting it off took a little creative effort,...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:53 pm
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:45 am
Beefing up Suspension
Replies: 1
by
Electric Cabby »
Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:06 pm
I need help replacing coil springs over OEM struts on a 1983 Cabriolet. It has been converted to electric and has over 400 extra pounds in the rear...
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:50 pm
How I change my rear shocks.
Replies: 8
by
Briano1234 »
Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:30 pm
Well I am in the middle of replacing the wheel bearings on the front, and as I had to wait, I decided to do a how to.
I picked these up today,...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:19 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:04 am
Brake Reference Pictures.
by
Briano1234 »
Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:57 pm
Ever taken the Back brakes apart.. Then forgot where all the springs went....
Brakes back on the car.
How the Wheel Cylinders meet the Shoe...
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:57 pm
Beefing up the Strut mount.
by
Briano1234 »
Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:58 am
The last two Strut mounts I bought Meyle brand were a PITA to install.
As I was tightening the nuts on them, the press bolt broke free with about 1/4...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Feb 27, 2016 8:58 am
Help on Full Suspension Upgrade
Replies: 6
by
NordTexan »
Thu May 19, 2005 6:33 pm
I read several threads that had some good info on springs for upgrading handling and lowering Cabbies, but I am still having a bit of a conflict with...
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Last post by jenkinskg
Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:24 pm
new front springs for 1989 cabby
Replies: 1
by
docdangerous »
Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:32 pm
hi all i have taken apart the front end of a car i picked up , It was totally without any front damping , the spring does not even touch the upper...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Aug 03, 2014 1:28 am
Steering column removal
Replies: 1
by
kdm0604 »
Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:49 am
Bentleys doesn't address the issue of removing the steering column to get at the bearing and bushing. Does anyone have a suggestion for step by step?...
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:29 pm
Front suspension/steering
Replies: 3
by
kdm0604 »
Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:00 pm
Bought a 1988 Best Seller and replaced everything in the front end. Two lingering problems. Steering wheel wobbles (back and forth) at about 45 mph...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:50 pm
strut problem?
Replies: 9
by
whitecabby »
Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:24 pm
Good evening!
I'd been toying with changing the shocks and struts on my 89, but driving home today one of my struts....well, I'm not sure what it...
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Last post by whitecabby
Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:20 pm
Brake pad suggestions
Replies: 7
by
Thicketmatt »
Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:10 pm
I'm getting ready to replace my front rotors and pads. I'm mainly interested in safe, quiet functioning - not a performance driver. Was wondering if...
7 Replies
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:25 am
Sinking brake pedal
Replies: 3
by
boschbabe »
Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:28 pm
When we got my daughter's '93 auto the brake pedal would slowly creep to the floor like it had a leak but there wasn't one. My son replaced the...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:01 am
Strut selection - gas or fluid?
Replies: 3
by
Thicketmatt »
Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:36 pm
I have a '93 cabby with about 40k miles and need to replace the front strut bushings. I presume the struts are gone too and going to replace them...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:08 pm
The possibilities?
Replies: 12
by
CR500Rider »
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:41 pm
I've come to the point in working on my 90' Cabriolet that it's down to getting the front end straight. The car pulls to the right and the right...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed May 15, 2013 2:47 am
can i put 18" rims on my 2002 cabrio
Replies: 5
by
armando007 »
Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:05 am
can i put 18 rims on my 2002 cabrio without it rubbing? also if i get 18s will i need to get low profile tires un order for it to fit? got some guy...
5 Replies
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Last post by Calimus
Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:21 pm
Tire choices
Replies: 3
by
kieferwabbit »
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:16 am
Hi guys,
My 1980 still has the stock 13 wheels, and for rolling resistance/economy, I'd like to keep things small (though I do want to do the wider...
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Last post by Hoppy
Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:50 pm
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Last post by kieferwabbit
Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:37 am
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Replies: 2
by
84Vert »
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:20 pm
I have new bushings for the front sway bar. The middle 2 went on fine no problem. However the outer 2 have a lip in the middle of them where they fit...
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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:23 pm
Front/rear strut source?
Replies: 2
by
Hoppy »
Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:33 am
Anyone know a source for complete struts? I'm looking for the complete ones.
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Last post by kamzcab86
Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:06 pm
Heavy-duty suspension?
Replies: 3
by
kieferwabbit »
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:03 am
Hi guys!
The shocks on my 1980 are all pretty much shot. I want to replace them, and possibly the springs, with heavier-duty parts. The reason? I...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:38 pm
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:06 am
'86 Cab Power Steering Hoses
Replies: 7
by
ragtr »
Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:48 pm
I am in the process of replacing the power steering hoses on my '86 Cab. I am replacing just the rubber connecting hoses, not the hard plumbing. The...
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Last post by ragtr
Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:31 am
I'm confused
Replies: 4
by
CalAltaDubber »
Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:35 pm
OK, Was driving Topless Bunny yesterday and I noticed that when I started to move from a dead stop I could hear a bang from the front right corner. I...
4 Replies
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:39 pm
spare tire
Replies: 3
by
bfrey003 »
Wed May 23, 2012 8:30 pm
ok, i've never had to deal with this so i'm not sure on the answer. spare tire in trunk says to inflate to 60psi. would that be with the tire off the...
3 Replies
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Last post by bfrey003
Thu May 24, 2012 11:22 pm
brake fluid serive
Replies: 1
by
bfrey003 »
Thu May 17, 2012 11:58 am
So now that i've got fresh power steering, is there a nice write up on servicing the brake fluid?
Thanks,
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Last post by kamzcab86
Wed May 23, 2012 2:04 am
tough steering....
Replies: 13
by
bfrey003 »
Tue May 08, 2012 12:59 am
I wanted to know if tough steering was normal on cabbies? I've had new cars where you can use a finger to turn them. My cab tends to require muscle....
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon May 21, 2012 8:54 pm
Cheaper Stiffer
by
randy1234 »
Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:02 pm
I read through the posts to try to find how I should update my springs/shocks/struts - - 1981 rabbit convert. currently running stock 13 tires....
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Last post by randy1234
Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:02 pm
How to remove a Power Steering Pump
Replies: 4
by
Briano1234 »
Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:12 pm
How to remove a power steering pump.
Tools needed:
16mm Combination wrench
13mm Ratcheting gear wrench
13mm 6pt Socket
Extension
Ratchet
6mm Allen...
4 Replies
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:49 am
Wobbly
Replies: 8
by
x-cube »
Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:41 pm
Need your help please, my 92 cabby is wobbly at speeds of 40 and higher. Almost every piece on the front end have been changed. I had the wheels...
8 Replies
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Last post by eric4321
Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:25 pm
Lower front stress bar
Replies: 4
by
B5Speedo »
Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:28 pm
Suggestions for a lower stress bar? I see Eurosport sells them. Any other recommendations?
4 Replies
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Last post by B5Speedo
Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:44 pm
airplane look
Replies: 1
by
x-cube »
Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:23 pm
I have changed my struts and shocks but why do I still have the look of an airplane ready to take off? Please advise- thank you.
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:33 pm
scirocco springs
Replies: 8
by
jemery.wa »
Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:56 am
i have an 84 scirocco that i am parting out, it has new struts in the front and the springs have been cut slightly along with new strut bearings. i...
8 Replies
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Last post by sixsracing
Sun May 30, 2010 6:56 pm
Brake bleeding issue
Replies: 4
by
cavenut »
Sat May 15, 2010 11:23 pm
Ok, first off I might be a newbie here but have worked on many many cars. So here is my issue. I purchase a 1986 cabriolet for my daughter. Its a...
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Last post by gull
Thu May 20, 2010 1:54 pm
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Last post by skittishsynapses
Sat May 15, 2010 1:24 am
Gansta lean ???
Replies: 7
by
sorite99 »
Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:15 am
My '89 is sitting very low on the right front. Could this be the right front strut is shot? Thanks in advance for the help.
Chalie
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Last post by busfreak
Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:19 pm
'89 cabby steering column
Replies: 3
by
Greubin »
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:04 pm
The bottom bearing fell out of the cabby's steering column. Anyone have a part number for a replacement bearing..or better yet have a spare column...
3 Replies
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Last post by frenchclan4
Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:07 pm
Strut and Spring HELP
Replies: 2
by
PaulB »
Sat May 16, 2009 1:07 pm
Hi people
One of my coil springs broke (about a 3'' at the end). The bottom support for the spring rusted and fell down. I am having a devil of a...
2 Replies
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Last post by sixsracing
Sat May 16, 2009 9:19 pm
Stress bar advice
Replies: 2
by
cwingerter »
Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:03 am
A friend recommended a stress bar for my cabby to help prevent chassis flex and sharpen the handling. Any thoughts or advice?
Is installation a...
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Last post by bLac K aBriOleT89
Fri May 02, 2008 8:06 pm
Lowering my Cabby
Replies: 3
by
88CABBY »
Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:55 am
Hey guys i went to a local car show last sat and one of the door prices were a set of Eibach the purple ones lowerig springs which i won... my...
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Last post by Calimus
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:20 pm
Bad brake servo?
Replies: 7
by
triplewhite »
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:37 pm
My brake pedal is getting pretty close to the floor I have noticed recently... It doesn't feel like air in the system, and I had new calipers, disks...
7 Replies
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Last post by triplewhite
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:49 pm
steering rack probs
Replies: 5
by
ped »
Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:22 pm
hi there just new to this just got myself an 89 golf gti convertable and cant figuire out why my steering wheel sits off centre when i take a left...
5 Replies
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Last post by kuklaki
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:10 pm
brake bleeding valve
Replies: 5
by
Caddycabby »
Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:28 pm
I did the rear shoes on my rabbit today and while I took the shoes of the cylinder burst open and I lost a lot of fluid. I put everything back...
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Last post by Calimus
Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:35 pm
disk brake conversion
Replies: 1
by
UGADOG »
Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:30 pm
Anyone got any ideas for converting the rear drums on a 92 to disk brakes
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:18 pm
Lookie what I got !
Replies: 5
by
leah's_dad »
Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:34 pm
Now if only I could get the car to run worth a crap I would go buy some tires and enjoy this Autumn weather!
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Last post by Calimus
Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:39 pm
Price of a Used K-Bar
Replies: 7
by
Davis_84 »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:39 am
what would you pay for one used?
this is the one that I have found reasonably local to me that is for sale:
thoughts / comments?
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Last post by PDX Cabby
Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:04 pm
Limbo Time! How low do you go!
Replies: 15
by
fuzzie »
Tue Apr 01, 2003 5:01 pm
I've taken my Cabby down 60mm in front and 40mm in back with an FK coil/shock kit. Love the ride it's given in the past year, handles great and looks...
15 Replies
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Last post by SoCal_Cabby
Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:20 am
springs
Replies: 7
by
1lowcab »
Wed May 26, 2004 12:21 am
so, now that i'm jobless and i still want to lower my diesel, whats the proper way to cut the springs...... flame suit on. :P
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 07, 2006 8:13 am
Which springs o go for?
Replies: 4
by Jamesbvang007 » Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:10 am
I've been told that eibach springs will lower my cabby about 1.8 front and 1.7 rear? Does anybody have those on now? I like neuspeed, but they only...
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Last post by thingmon
Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:19 am
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