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They use a standard eccentric top ball joint adjuster for simple, easy alignment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe beam is 4\" narrowed, adjustable, and built from DOM laser-cut steel tubing.  There is caster added to the bottom tube to increase high-speed tracking.  Ground clearance is also improved by raising the center steering pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eWith dual-pattern sideplates, this system will fit both early Split window and Bay window buses.  For Bay window owners, the benefits of this front suspension are even greater.  The bottom tube has been moved up 1 3\/8\" more than a stock Bay beam for more ground clearance than a problematic beam raise.  This is a great solution for lowered Bay window buses.  No beam raise necessary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThis suspension comes fully painted with two-part urethane semi gloss black, and fully assembled.  Because of this they need to be shipped truck freight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe truck freight shipping charge will be invoiced separately at the time it is ready to ship.  As of 7-2024 shipping for these has been hovering around $250-350 depending on how far from South Dakota you are.  FedEx Freight has been the cheapest, and being able to pick it up at a local FedEx Freight terminal will save you some money.  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"I have a full set of CLEAN baywindow arms to send.","offer_id":41796624744507,"sku":"T2front-1","price":4350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"I DO NOT have baywindow arms to send.","offer_id":41796624777275,"sku":"T2front-2","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/products\/image_a3b1fbc5-dd73-4e05-940d-d15942ce88a3.jpg?v=1724182490"},{"product_id":"kyb-shocks","title":"KYB Shocks, pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are GR-2 KYB gas shocks.  These are much better than the older super stiff white gas-a-just shocks.  These work great on the rear of bugs, on our front shock tower bug beams, and also on the front of our bus narrowed beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType E ball joint beetle T1 beams use this style shock, rather than the stud top shock like a stock ball joint beam. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHESE ARE SOLD AS A PAIR.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31856255959158,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/products\/image_56e17ab1-b3ee-46bf-bd38-34494772500c.heic?v=1674525772"},{"product_id":"new-narrowed-torsion-springs-1","title":"NEW Narrowed BUS torsion springs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand new torsion springs narrowed to fit your beam, and new dimples drilled. 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Perfect for creating the extra space you need to fit fat tires, these spacers are ideal for setups with short axles, 5.5” Fuchs wheels, 205\/65\/15 tires, and adjustable spring plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e- **Material:** Durable 1\/2” laser cut steel for reliable performance\u003cbr\u003e- **Stud Holes:** 14mm stud holes for a secure fit\u003cbr\u003e- **Ideal Use:** Provides extra clearance to accommodate larger tires\u003cbr\u003e- **Sold as a Pair:** Includes two spacers for your convenience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-3.00\" center bore diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note: Longer wheel studs may be required for proper installation.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your ride with these high-quality spacers and achieve the perfect fit for your tires today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42126136999995,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/files\/4D032421-6757-43B5-8486-CCF3F06E64DE.jpg?v=1744168972"},{"product_id":"type-e-vw-bus-steering-wheel-puller","title":"Type E VW Split Bus Steering wheel puller","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo more breaking your steering wheel, or trying to source a very expensive one-use only factory tool, or an over priced reproduction.  This very simple, and sturdy 1\/2\" steel laser cut plate works perfectly every time.  It was designed to be used with the large puller in the $30 Harbor Freight 2-jaw puller set #\u003cspan class=\"product__sku--enhaMx\"\u003e64305.  It will work with most any 6\" 2-jaw puller though.  This is designed for Pre-'68 split bus steering wheels, and does not work on '68-on baywindow wheels because the upper column surround is in the way.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product__sku--enhaMx\"\u003eFlat design takes up almost no room in your tool drawer, and it won't wear out.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product__sku--enhaMx\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product__sku--enhaMx\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product__sku--enhaMx\" style=\"color: rgb(58, 97, 156);\"\u003eTHIS DOES NOT COME WITH THE 2-JAW PULLER ITSELF!!!  YOU NEED TO USE YOUR OWN PULLER, OR GO BUY THE HARBOR FREIGHT PULLER SET.  I AM SELLING JUST THE 1\/2\" STEEL ADAPTER.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product__sku--enhaMx\"\u003eFor $55 (tool plus the HF puller set) you can have a great simple steering wheel puller and a 3 piece puller set you can also use on other projects.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Type E","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43373412745275,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/5350\/1500\/files\/2D631C4E-C74D-4397-B85A-E417B4D3149E.jpg?v=1775063953"}],"url":"https:\/\/type-emotorsports.com\/collections\/type-2-front-suspension\/harbor-freight.oembed","provider":"Type E Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}