With the VW bug’s driver side steering rack bracket in place, I can start to figure out the other one. Again alignment is critical to insure proper steering function.
Create the VW bug’s driver side steering rack bracket #237
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Start to build the VW bug steering rack brackets #236
Now that I know where the MR2 steering rack is to be located, I can start to manufacture the mounting brackets. The first bracket will be the positioning bracket, the one to locate and hold the rack in place. This bracket will consist of three parts as shown in the video.
Create foam template for steering rack support #234
I am building a plate to hold the steering rack and pump in place in the VW bug’s frame. I will position everything on a template I cut out of a piece of foam board.
Start planning for the VW bug steering rack #233
A very important part of the VW bug chassis is the steering rack attachment. The rack mounts need to be very strong and alignment is critical. I am just trying to get an idea as to how everything is going to fit. The MR2 steering rack is a couple of inches longer than my build so I found some shorter tierod ends at the auto parts store and they seem to fit nicely.
VW bug MR2 rolling frame review – so far #232
I have now cleaned up my shop and disassembled all the wooden jigs. This video is basically the VW bug’s rolling chassis review. looking at a bit more detail on how everything is constructed.
Remove all the wooden jigs and see the VW roll #231
I have reached a big mile-stone in my build. The entire engine and chassis is up on it’s own and rolls very nicely. I have done a lot of jumping up and down on the front and rear suspension and it seems to perform great. I will install the steering rack next and then remove the frame from everything else to finish the welding.
3 new slide shows see the “MR2 VW Bug pics page 5” page
I am finally getting around to posting a few more picture. I have a few more to do to catch up with the videos.
Both the front & rear springs lift VW bug off platform #230
She’s a roller. Both the VW bug’s front and rear springs are now in place and the entire chassis is floating above the wooden platform. With a bit more strut and spring adjustment I will remove all of the wood jigs and test out the strut travel.
VW bug rear end now up on it’s own springs #229
I have reinstalled the VW bug’s rear strut springs and the rear of the chassis is now up off the platform. After I do a bit more welding on the front suspension members I will get the front end up on it’s springs as well. Closer and closer to a roller.
The VW bug’s rear suspension is ready for springs #228
The main framing pieces for the VW bug’s rear suspension are now tacked into place. I used the floor jack to jack the frame up from each rear corner and there was no frame deflection at all. I have also removed the wheels from the wooden boxes so I can jack the rear end up without binding and reinstall the strut springs. Getting close.