How does a VW swing axle work?
The Swing-axle “transaxle” rear suspension allows the rear wheels to react to the road independently from opposite rear wheel. Each axle pivots at the transmission out to the wheel, and Volkswagen was among one of the first vehicle manufacturers to offer this type of suspension.
What is a Super Diff VW?
A 4-spider differential, or “super diff”, will add tremendous strength to your VW transaxle and there are many to choose from. This type of differential is standard equipment on most aftermarket off-road based transaxles.
What was the last year for VW swing axle?
Swing axle production ended in July 2003. VWoA stopped selling swing axle in 68 as Glen stated. They instead sold only cars with the Porsche type IRS.
What’s better IRS or swing axle?
For all forms of racing, IRS is superior. Swing axle isn’t “10 times better” and it isn’t stronger. The only advantage swing axle has in drag racing is that its cheaper to make strong enough to survive. An IRS can be made to survive by using 930 Turbo CV joints, type 2 output stubs, SAW axles.
What is the strongest VW transmission?
I am by no means an expert, but I have learned quite a bit about trannies since I got into VW’s, and I hope this info will be helpful to someone. Found in ’76-’79 Bus. They have a 4.56 R&P ratio, and are considered to be the strongest stock VW transmission.
Can you convert swing axle to IRS?
Registered. all swing axle boxes are double side plate and can be converted to IRS.
When did VW change to IRS?
Any VW up to 1968(1/2) were swing axle suspensions. Anything after 1968(1/2), 411 models excluded, is IRS, with the exception of some rare European models.
What is the best transaxle?
Albins Sequential is the strongest, smoothest shifting transaxle available for off road vehicles. This is the same unit that Weddle supplied and captured the 2009 and 2010 Best in the Desert Unlimited Class championship as well as Class 1 victories in the 2010 SCORE Baja 500 and Baja 1000.