Need help Finding a Part

[Mark Konrad]

Need to find a Diagonal Arm for a 1970 VW which support the shock absorber etc.

Any ideas where to find one pls. let me know.

Thanks Mark

[john barry]

Mark,

A good parts source is Salem import service in Salem Va. Mark

Dearing. 504 389 8587 . Salemvwscaol.com

Good luck.

[john barry]

Mark,

A good parts source is Salem import service in Salem Va. Mark

Dearing. 504 389 8587 . Salemvws@aol.com

Good luck.

[Mark Konrad]

HI John is that the right no. came seem to get it to go through?

[Paul Mossberg]

Mark,

Im not sure what “diagonal arm” means. Can you be a little more specific? Front shock support? Rear?

There are lots of reputable VW parts suppliers. Knowing exactly what you are looking for will help!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Mark Konrad]

The Diagonal Arm is the arm which supports the shock absorber in the rear and is apart of the rear suspension on a driveaxle model.

[Mark Konrad]

They also call it a trailing arm.

[Paul Mossberg]

Mark,

Possibly overbuilt for a street VW-based kit car, but here is one source:

http://www.berrienbuggy.com/id96.htm

Looks like Avery’s might sell used trailing arms (the product page says call for price and availability, often a hint for “we don’t know if we can find them”):

http://www.averysaircooled.com/parts/bug/suspension.cfm

Funny, a ton of places sell replacement bushings. But unless you want lengthened/strengthened trailing arms for off road use, they appearto be difficult to find. You can also try the junk yard rouite. Excuse me, I mean “auto recycler” route. 🙂

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Paul Mossberg]

Used pairs on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Beetle-Bug-Rear-Trailing-Arms-IRS -/290662113154?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vx p=mtr&hash=item43accfdf82

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Beetle-Bug-Rear-Trailing-Arms-IRS -OG-/230736118394?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&amp ; ;vxp=mtr&hash=item35b8f1c27a

Left and rear from same seller, in two difference auctions. These  are for a four bolt sprignplate:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Bug-Dune-Buggy-Left-Rear-IRS-Trai ling-Arm-Sand-Rail-/280808192742?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_A ccessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item416178fae6

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Bug-Dune-Buggy-Right-Rear-IRS-Tra iling-Arm-Sand-Rail-/280811128246?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_ Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4161a5c5b6

PMOSSBERG40934.6331365741

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Mark Konrad]

Hey guys thanks for the info.  I talked to the guy at Chirco’s and also got a e-mail back from Airhead and they were both helpful and I think can get what I need.

This site is great for info. etc. and help form everyone for new auto owners like myself.  Some day I might just up to speed.  

Thanks Again, I’ll post pictures as I do the work, have a friend to help of course.

Mark K40934.6545601852

[john barry]

mark  oops  sorry 540 389 8587   if you cant find it  locally   give mark dearing a call

 

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