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Re: Swing Axles

To: Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou <dougbert@rcn.com>
Subject: Re: Swing Axles
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 08:02:02 -0700
Doug,
Yes, the older VW's use swing axles.  However , they don't have
U-Joints.  There is a very peculiar assembly that has the ends of the
axles (that attach to the transaxle) flared out into sort of a "V"
configuration and flat on the sides.  THis "V" fits into a side gear
that turns with the differential and the shafts pivot within that.  The
whole thing is protected by a rubber boot and is lubricated by
transmission oil.  It actually works quite well.  In the past 5 years, I
have had many problems with brakes, accelerator linkage, carburetor,
fuel pump, etc.; but I have not had any trouble whatever with the axles
in my daughter's '65 VW.

Regards,
Joe

Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Don't older VW Beetles also have swing axles?
> What sort of joint do they use for them?
> 
> If VW enthusiasts are to be believed, the VW axle
> joints must be far more reliable than the Spit ones...
> 
> Doug Braun
> '72 Spit

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