How long does front-end alignment take?
Under normal circumstances, a wheel alignment will take an average of one hour, whether it’s a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle. If there’s too much wear and tear or damage on the suspension system, steering bushing, track rod, or other parts, it’ll take a longer time as some components have to be replaced.
What is a camber compensator?
Reduce body roll in your VW Sedan with a CB Camber Compensator. It bolts right on in less than 30 minutes to help eliminate wheel lifting during cornering, improve the ride, control cross wind-buffeting, and improve steering. Each Camber Compensator is shipped complete and ready to install.
Why did VW change the front struts on the New Beetle?
Changed the front struts and bushings in the beetle due to loud thumping while driving. The design is weird having a big rubber bushing that will overtime distort the shape from the weight of the car on it, causing a gap between the top hat of the strut to the strut tower.
What do the grilles on a Volkswagen Beetle look like?
There are mesh and billet grilles for the rear, front, lower, upper, left, right, and headlights of the Volkswagen Beetle model. Volkswagen mesh grilles look like a sieve, consisting of twisted strands of metal arranged in a pattern resembling netting. Billet grilles look more like slats or blinds, with a pattern of horizontal or vertical lines.
What should I look for in an alignment on a VW Jetta?
Pay attention to the alignment angles, like toe and camber, for an indication of the health of the axle. Very few cases of corrosion have been reported with VW beam axles. The most common failure involves the bushings that connect the rear axle to the body.
What’s the difference between VW Golf and Jetta?
About the only change was from a rear strut suspension to a separate coil spring and shock absorber in the rear. Used for all models of the Golf, Jetta, New Beetle and the Audi TT, this suspension is simple, durable and easy to repair. There is still a beam axle in the rear of pre-2006 FWD cars.