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DJ73 · June 7th, 2011, 07:31 PM

mine is made in 10/73 that makes it a 74 super beetle correct reason i need to double check is i need everything to replace my front steering components + ball joints
thanks in advance

Al Low Ha · June 7th, 2011, 09:34 PM

This is a good a place as any to ask your question...and the answer is.........
Yes!
Aloha

rostigbug · June 7th, 2011, 11:48 PM

a bunny with a pancake

rostigbug · June 7th, 2011, 11:49 PM

BTW IDK the part number for "everything"

**Steve** · June 8th, 2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ73

mine is made in 10/73 that makes it a 74 super beetle correct reason i need to double check is i need everything to replace my front sterring components + ball joins thanks in advance

If a dictionary could take a shit...
it would look like that sentence.

**purplemyth** · June 8th, 2011, 03:49 AM

and since you are new to vws i suggest getting a manual for it then you won't have to ask so many ques with simple answers that you could find in a manual if you had it on your desk/garage/car

just sayin

HeidelbergJohn4.0 · June 8th, 2011, 04:45 AM

fucking so called smart phones are a pita to use proper punctuation and capitalization sometimes like on this blackberry i hate this blackberry they forced on me at work it is beyond me why people like blackberries it sucks ass compared to a droid or an iphone fucking damn little buttons and tiny screen but yes that should be a 74 superbeetle :)

**alykat** · June 8th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Get a Bentley manual. It will make life much easier as it will answer almost all your questions. Also you won't get picked on nearly as much.

Ryan · June 8th, 2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

If a dictionary could take a shit...
it would look like that sentence.

aaaaaaannnnndddd quote

DJ73 · June 8th, 2011, 03:47 PM

wow alot of your mothers would be proud to know you cuss like russian sailors in a everyday conversations.

As far as my grammer i didnt know this was a language class thought it was a good vw forum/site, and i hate all smart phones i was just tired and typed fast and did not feel like editing.

back to my original question to the ones that actually can and are willing to helpis:

which ball joints should i order these http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/pro...03-655_301859/

or these
http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/pro...r-r-355234oem/

i would much rather get the first ones that dont have to be pressed in.

My bug has a three bolt ball joint on it mounted to the bottom of the struts therefore i was thinkin i could buy the top ones.

so please just answer this"simple question"......Will the first ball joints i posted a link of work on my super beetle that was made in october of 1973? Thank you

max16v · June 8th, 2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crack monkey

aaaaaaannnnndddd quote

THIS TOO.

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Originally Posted by whozawhat

Why would she be proud?? She doesn't care if I speak Russian.

She does not speak Russian

Do Russian sailors cuss in an everyday conversation(s)?

Do YOU speak Russian ?

Have you heard Russian sailors cussing during an everyday conversation(s)?

Would they do it every day if they did do it?

What is the best way to learn to speak Russian?

What is the best way to learn to speak like a sailor?

What is the best way to learn to cuss?

Do Russian sailors cuss like Polish sailors?

JiI · June 8th, 2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by whozawhat

Why would she be proud?? She doesn't care if I speak Russian.

She does not speak Russian

Do Russian sailors cuss in an everyday conversation(s)?

Do YOU speak Russian ?

Have you heard Russian sailors cussing during an everyday conversation(s)?

Would they do it every day if they did do it?

What is the best way to learn to speak Russian?

What is the best way to learn to speak like a sailor?

What is the best way to learn to cuss?

Do Russian sailors cuss like Polish sailors?

Let me get back to you on those...

Jeff

**V8Transporter** · June 8th, 2011, 05:00 PM

Wow, some poor newbie asks a rather oddly worded yet simple question and everyone come 'russian' down on him....sorry, it's been a rather long day.

The best way to learn to cuss. Join the Army, see the World, learn a new (mostly comprised of four letter words) language.

DJ73 · June 8th, 2011, 05:01 PM

Well ive done it before on other forums, so i guess ill do it to this one too. It was nice knowin ya, ill figure my own questions out for myself. I cant stand immature smartass people esspecially when they are a moderater/coalition members of a forum that is suppose to be for enthusiasts to learn and discuss what they love.

o and whozawhat:
most do, yes, yes, probably, Rosetta Stone, i guess join the navy

, ask the members who posted above

DJ73 · June 8th, 2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Transporter

Wow, some poor newbie asks a rather oddly worded yet simple question and everyone come 'russian' down on him....sorry, it's been a rather long day.

The best way to learn to cuss. Join the Army, see the World, learn a new (mostly comprised of four letter words) language.

and all because i didnt proof read so sorry

o and still dont have the exact answer i need.

JiI · June 8th, 2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ73

mine is made in 10/73 that makes it a 74 super beetle correct reason i need to double check is i need everything to replace my front steering components + ball joints
thanks in advance

Are the spindles held to the struts with 2 horizontal bolts or pressed into the spindle with 3 bolts?
Jeff

**V8Transporter** · June 8th, 2011, 05:15 PM

Um, around here if you check your sense of humor at the door, you're screwed. 'Cause 'they' pick on everybody in equal amounts...Just ask Fungus.

**purplemyth** · June 8th, 2011, 05:23 PM

My suggestion still stands, get a manual. Which I tell EVERY vw newbie who comes in here~ and we jump everyone about punctuation. It's been brought up many times. I didn't bother to say anything in your pms since you started out using it at first.

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Originally Posted by IF you read the rules when you signed up

We're not your typical message board. Know this. We are more like a very large family. We are here to learn, teach and spread the word of what we've got goin' on. And as much as we bust each other's balls and sometimes dogpile each other... we know it's just all in fun and we treat each other with respect. Act like a young punk... you can hit the bricks.

As a newbie... you might get some razzin when you first start posting. In fact... just go ahead and expect it. Just know that it's all in fun and it's just some of the guys' way of seeing what you're all about. We've all been through it... we lived... and we've been addicted since.

as for help~

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Originally Posted by dj

My bug has a three bolt ball joint on it mounted to the bottom of the struts therefore i was thinkin i could buy the top ones.

Simple logic would say, if yours has the 3 bolt joint, get that and replace and be done with it~ you could always call the tech line and ask them direct. Or call and ask Lindy who is local to you. He may even have a comparable price.

I've seen no attitude, except yours.

JiI · June 8th, 2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Transporter

Um, around here if you check your sense of humor at the door, you're screwed. 'Cause 'they' pick on everybody in equal amounts...Just ask Fungus.

Fungus is a dick!

(Just messin' with ya buddy!

)
That's how we roll here!

Jeff

DJ73 · June 8th, 2011, 05:30 PM

lol i got a sense of humor but i try to help first then have a smart remark not the other way around or not help at all

but my spindles are attached to the bottom of the struts with three bolts so i was correct in think the first link i posted is the correct ones.

JiI you say pressed on? is the spindle pressed onto the struts? if i buy the first ball joints i posted (my thinkin is) i should be able to just (after taking all safty actions) unbolt the three bolts holding the spindles and ball joints to the struts out and install the new one and attach everything back together. correct?

JiI · June 8th, 2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ73

lol i got a sense of humor but i try to help first then have a smart remark not the other way around or not help at all

but my spindles are attached to the bottom of the struts with three bolts so i was correct in think the first link i posted is the correct ones.

JiI you say pressed on? is the spindle pressed onto the struts? if i buy the first ball joints i posted (my thinkin is) i should be able to just (after taking all safty actions) unbolt the three bolts holding the spindles and ball joints to the struts out and install the new one and attach everything back together. correct?

I'll send you some pics later.

Jeff

DJ73 · June 8th, 2011, 05:37 PM

and yes lindy is somewhat local ive got a call in to him.

also sorry if i came across as having an attitude ....everyone has one lol

i guess i just gotta get use to large family atmosphere here especially all the ball bustin right out of the gate

thanks for the help to the people that are helping lol

Ray-Dean · June 8th, 2011, 05:41 PM

Don't go getting all bent out of shape. VW's don't necessarily go by a production date like modern/American cars. They go by chassis number. Basically, take your VIN and cross reference it with a VW chassis breakdown chart. That is the best way to know for sure.

Ray-Dean · June 8th, 2011, 05:46 PM

I'm only nice every so often. You caught me on a good day.

1973 Chassis Number:1132 000 001 through 1432 000 001

1974 Chassis Number:1142 000 001 through 1442 000 001

Ray-Dean · June 8th, 2011, 05:50 PM

Maybe twice.....

http://www.bugsandbuggies.com/Chas_Num.asp