Narrowing IRS the easy way?

[Bruce2]

Originally Posted by Mikey

Another thought, since the trailing arm is 1.5" narrow-er. Couldn't you subtract 1.5" off the length of a stock axle?

That's exactly how you figure out the length you need.


To install 7x16" Fuchs, you can do it with stock TAs and stock drums. A 205 tire will fit. I know a guy with a 75 IRS Beetle and 7x16s on it with stock TAs. I believe he uses 205/55s.