swapping tubes...

[txdunebuggy101]

would you cut out a 6 point mounted s/a t/tube in a rail to put in an IRS tube? Or just convert the swing? Which is easier i guess is what I'm asking...

[Bryan Porter]

convert to the irs

[txdunebuggy101]

But do i swap tubes or just convert the swing?

[Bryan Porter]

just weld in the control arm braket and change the spring plates and trans axle.
It is a lot of work but gets and smoother ride.
a lot of people like the swing axle better some say it is stronger.

[txdunebuggy101]

stronger is better but this is a rail so i want the travel..... I plan on makin my FunBuggy 30-30 a street ride with a big 2 liter motor. That one will stay swing. So, i can make my own jig for the brackets by using the irs tube as a jig for the jig, right? Then measure and transfer? I heard most store bought jigs were cheaply made and are not exactly right. I don't want to spend big coin on a one time tool. Anybody ever make their own?

[KIM-P]

In the Sept 2010 and Feb. 2011 issue of dune buggy and hot vws mag there are two very good articles on this swap.