Front and rear lowering

So you're saying the spring plates will come off the torsion bars?  How far down do you want to go in the back?  What about re-indexing the spring plates 1 or 2 notches?

I was going to put a set of adjustable spring plates on so I could tune it. BUT... I might have to just go with 1 or 2 notches. Just like your saying. Until I can figure this out.

But - I am this close to going full air. I have air on my Ghia, It is not hard...just more $$$.

Thanks !

By all means, spend more money. Many of us here have ideas on how you can spend even more money than you intended. Just ask...

The removeal ports shown on some cars (VS) are actually just for looks.  To adjust the rear torsion bars they don't have to be completely removed from the vehicle.  The splines on each end are only about an inch long.  Yours look like they are clear from the vehicle at the end that makes the greatest adjustment difference (40 splines).  The outer cap has a center metal cap that can be removed to add lubricant to the fine spline end (44 splines) and push it out.

You can cut the access holes for the torsion bars if you want to completely remove them.  I used actual 356 hole covers.  It was easier before painting, but it can be done without a repaint if you're careful.

Thanks Panhandle bob. I bet you can !!!!

Wolfgang, the outer has released and I could try for 2 notches then reassemble. But I purchased adjustable plates so I could tune the rear. I have had over 50 aircooled VWs and never had the inside stick like this before. I will keep at it. But a fall back would be 2 notches or full air ride. 8 am leaning to full air ride like my Ghia. Ugggg wish it would just pull put and then I would be happy.

Excellent James. Thanks, good info.