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To improve the front suspension of your 1974 standard bug you have two basic choices on alternative systems:
1) Macpherson struts. A good system that can provide a good level of handling and roadholding but with excellent packaging - hence the preferred choice for modern manufacturers.
2) Double wishbone suspension. the best system for handling and roadholding but requires a reasonable amount of space.
decide which of those fits your requiremenst best.
You won't be able to easily graft a 1302 Macpherson strut front onto a standard beetle but if you still desire a macpherson strut suspension then ignore the VW connection and develop your own from other sources that will provide additional benefits e.g FWD, big brakes, coilover struts, compression struts etc. The layout will then need to be set out very carefully. Ignore spring/damper rates initially as these will be easy to resolve at a later date when the system is near completion. the geometry is the most important thing here.
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